Pittsboro, NC, United States
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Radial Engineering Firefly Tube DI from the Personal Studio Equipment Collection of Al Schmitt — Documented ProvenanceA Radial Engineering Firefly tube direct box acquired from the official Analogr sale of equipment belonging to legendary recording engineer Al Schmitt.This unit was not a display or commemorative piece — it shows clear evidence of practical studio use and identification within a professional recording workflow.The DI, external power supply, and carrying case all retain studio labeling identifying Schmitt, applied during its working life in his studio environment.Provenance• Purchased directly from the Analogr estate sale of Al Schmitt’s recording equipment (documentation included)• Matching studio identification labels on the DI, power supply, and case• No alterations made since acquisitionPhysical Identification Characteristics:The unit displays multiple indicators of real studio handling:• Consistent engineer identification labeling across all associated components• A hand-etched “AL” identification mark on the chassis top plate• Wear patterns consistent with repeated session useThe marking appears to function as a working identification mark rather than decorative or resale labeling. High-resolution photos are provided so prospective buyers may evaluate these details directly.Documentary Reference:Radial Engineering Firefly Tube Direct BoxIn a filmed Puremix recording session, Schmitt is shown operating a Radial Firefly direct box and verbally endorses the model as “a great direct, called a firefly, made in Canada.”**see video linked in photos**This listing does not assert serial-number verification with the filmed unit, but the visual characteristics and labeling configuration closely correspond.Condition:Fully functional and tested. Tube DI circuit operates properly with expected output level and noise performance. Cosmetic wear consistent with professional studio use. All studio labeling and markings preserved.Includes:• Firefly tube DI• Original external power supply (studio labeled)• Labeled protective caseSignificance:Al Schmitt worked across more than six decades of recording, spanning large-format analog sessions through modern digital production. Equipment directly traceable to his working signal path rarely appears on the open market.This piece represents a practical tool from his daily engineering process rather than a commemorative collectible — a preserved working artifact from a historically influential recording workflow.Documentation confirming acquisition from the estate equipment sale will be provided to the buyer.
Original Price$3,250
$750 price drop
New Price$2,500
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