Foxgear Baroni Lab F-1968
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Foxgear
Baroni Lab F-1968
Product Info
Article Number:
604260
Brand:
Foxgear
Model:
Baroni Lab F-1968
Category:
Electric Guitar Preamps
Price:
$218.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Baroni Lab F-1968 is a surprisingly capable little preamp – think a clean, vintage-voiced recording chain in a tiny box. It’s a real winner for players seeking that classic American clean tone without the bulk of a full amp, especially great for direct recording and adding a touch of tube warmth to digital rigs. It's a budget-friendly way to inject a vintage vibe into your signal.
Product Description
- Foxgear Baroni Lab F-1968
- Preamp/ DI-Box
- Recording tube amp in floor format
- American Clean Classic Tone
- High voltage 150 to 300 V 12AX7 Class A preamp tube
- New 100% analogue Varicab circuit
- 100% Analogue signal path
- Input
- Output
- Series FX loop
- XLR output with volume control
- Tone stack behaviour true to the original reference model
- Aluminium housing and 1 mm anodised
- Brushed aluminium front panel
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 130 x 90 x 40 mm
- Weight: 300 g
- Includes grounded 12 V DC power supply unit
PROS
- • Excellent clean headroom; delivers a truly transparent and articulate signal.
- • The Varicab circuit convincingly emulates vintage amp characteristics for warmth.
- • Solid aluminum housing feels robust and provides excellent shielding.
- • Compact size and included power supply make it very convenient for studio use.
CONS
- • Limited EQ flexibility; the tone stack is faithful, but not hugely versatile.
- • Single-channel design restricts its use for complex layering or varied tones.
- • 12AX7 tubes require periodic replacement, adding to long-term ownership costs.
Key Features
Channels
Single Channel
Preamp Type
12AX7 Class A, High Voltage (150-300V)
EQ
Classic Tone Stack (based on original reference model)
Effects
Series FX Loop
Connections
Input, Output, XLR Output with Volume Control
Weight
300g
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Frequently Asked Questions
The XLR volume acts as a post-preamp attenuator; it doesn't affect the signal going to your amp, just the level of the XLR output.
Foxgear isn't explicitly stating the reference, but the description implies it's a clean American amp, likely a Fender Deluxe or Twin Reverb era model.
The included 12V DC power supply is essential; the high voltage operation requires a specific power profile, and using an incorrect power source could damage the unit.
