About Neunaber Technology

Neunaber Technology designs and manufacturers effects pedals for the discerning musician.

We operate under the following principles:
  • The best solutions are simple and elegant.
  • While music is art, audio is a science that is understood. It is not black magic.
  • Digital is not inherently bad. It is only a tool, like vacuum tubes or solid-state analog. It is how one uses the tool that makes the result sound good or bad.

How are we different?

Neunaber Technology is certainly not a mass-producer, but we don't see ourselves as boutique either. We strive to practice the best from each approach:
  • We prefer to remain small and agile.
  • We design for maximum value—using the best parts and practices, but only when it results in a noticeable improvement in sound, appearance, or longevity.
  • We use modern design and assembly techniques, including double-sided PC boards and surface-mount components. Despite what others may claim, modern machine assembly techniques—when properly implemented—are far more reliable than hand-made.
  • Whenever practical to do so, we use local suppliers. We work with local companies for PC board fabrication, assembly, and enclosure drilling.
  • We believe that making great products is the best marketing strategy, and we rely on happy customers to spread the word.
  • We continually look for new ways to improve, so please send us your feedback!

We care about the environment

  • Our products are lead-free and RoHS compliant: no lead is used in the components that make up the products, and no lead is used in the assembly process itself.
  • When possible, we buy recycled materials and recycle waste materials.

Who is Brian?

Neunaber Technology, LLC is owned and operated by Brian Neunaber. Brian has been designing audio products professionally since 1994.

Brian was previously employed by QSC Audio, where he designed and implemented speaker processing algorithms for several DSP platforms. He was instrumental in developing Intrinsic Correction, DEEP and GuardRail technologies found in QSC's K Series and other products. In 2012, he left his position as DSP Architect at QSC to pursue Neunaber Technology full time.

Prior to QSC, Brian designed several effects processors and a digital modelling guitar amplifier for St. Louis Music, who marketed products under the Crate and Ampeg brands.

Brian has two patents and a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering.