The Mooer Cali Dual is a mini preamp pedal from MOOER's Micro Preamp series. Mooer describes its circuit as based on "A 90's double rectified high gain classic", putting a two-channel high gain amp preamp in a pedalboard-friendly enclosure1.
What it does
The Cali Dual gives a player the preamp section of a double-rectified high gain amp in a compact pedal. Its two channels each have independent gain, volume and EQ parameters, so a clean or lower-gain voice and a high gain voice can be set up side by side and switched between1.
It also carries a built-in optional cab simulator, which lets the pedal run directly into a power amp, a FRFR speaker or an audio interface without a separate speaker simulation box12.
Controls and switching
- Dual channels, each with its own gain, volume and EQ settings1
- Built-in optional cab simulator, which can be switched in or out12
- Two footswitch control methods: On/Off, or Channel A/B switching1
The choice between On/Off and Channel A/B footswitching means the pedal can either act as a single preamp voice switched in and out of a chain, or as a two-channel preamp whose channels are swapped with the footswitch12.
Availability and price
Guitar.com reported that all three of the new models would be available from official MOOER dealers and distributors worldwide at a street price of around $99 USD each1. Guitar Interactive Magazine reported that models 011 to 013 would be available from official MOOER dealers and distributors worldwide1.
The Cali Dual was announced in January 2018 as part of the Micro Preamp line. Details here come from the announcement coverage, not from a long-term review.
Where it sits in Mooer's preamp range
The Cali Dual (model 011) was announced alongside two other Micro Preamp models, described by MusicRadar as "a trio of new mini pedals, based on desirable heads and combos"2. Other dual-channel and high gain preamps in Mooer's range include the Mooer Preamp Model X2, a later dual-channel digital preamp, and single-channel models such as the MOOER Micro PreAMP 008 Cali-MK 3 and Mooer Micro Preamp 017 Cali Mk IV. For the wider picture, see Preamp Pedals.
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Questions
What amp is the Mooer Cali Dual based on?
Mooer describes the Cali Dual as based on "A 90's double rectified high gain classic", a reference to the double-rectified high gain amp designs of that era. It is a digital mini preamp pedal rather than a full amplifier, designed to sit on a pedalboard and provide the preamp stage.
How much does the Mooer Cali Dual cost?
At its 2018 announcement, Guitar.com reported a street price of around $99 USD each for the three new Micro Preamp models, with availability from official MOOER dealers and distributors worldwide.
Sources (2)
- NAMM 2018: Mooer unveil three new micro preamps, Guitar.com, 2018-01-08
- NAMM 2018: Mooer announces 3 new Micro Preamp mini pedals based on highly sought-after amps, MusicRadar, 2018-01-08
