Foxgear Baroni Lab HW-103
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Foxgear
Baroni Lab HW-103
Product Info
Article Number:
604416
Brand:
Foxgear
Model:
Baroni Lab HW-103
Category:
Electric Guitar Preamps
Price:
$218.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Baroni Lab HW-103 is a surprisingly potent little preamp. It nails that cranked British amp tone – think Marshall – in a super-compact package. This is a great option for players needing a portable recording solution or wanting a focused, vintage-inspired sound without a huge amp.
Product Description
- Foxgear Baroni Lab HW-103
- Recording Tube Amp in Floor Format
- British Classic Tone
- Preamp / D.I.
- Preamp tube: High voltage 150 - 300 V 12AX7 Class A
- New 100% analogue Varicab circuit
- 100% Analogue signal path
- Series FX loop
- XLR output with volume control
- Tone stack behaviour true to the original reference model
- Aluminium housing
- 1 mm Thick
- anodised and brushed aluminium front panel
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 130 x 90 x 40mm
- Weight: 300 g
- Includes grounded 12 V DC power supply unit
PROS
- • Solid aluminum chassis feels premium, despite its size.
- • The 12AX7 preamp delivers a surprisingly thick, British amp character.
- • Varicab circuit convincingly emulates classic amp distortion.
- • Compact size and XLR DI output make it recording-friendly.
CONS
- • Limited channel flexibility; primarily a single, focused tone.
- • Small size might make pedalboard integration tricky for some.
- • Lacks a full power attenuation option; can be loud.
Product Video
Key Features
Channels
Single Channel with Gain/Volume/Tone controls
Preamp Type
12AX7 Class A, High Voltage (150-300V)
EQ
3-band tone stack (Bass, Middle, Treble) – modeled after a classic British amp
Effects
Series FX Loop
Connections
XLR Output with Volume Control, 12V DC Power Input, FX Loop Send/Return
Weight
300g
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Varicab circuit emulates a vintage amp’s power scaling behavior, providing a more dynamic and responsive distortion when pushed.
While based on a classic design, the tone stack offers enough flexibility to cover rock, blues, and even some heavier styles, though it's most authentic with British-influenced tones.
Yes, the XLR output is a line-level signal with volume control, making it perfectly suitable for direct recording into an audio interface or mixing console.
