Grace Design m201mk2 Microphone Preamp
Best clean signal path for discerning audio engineers.
This 2-channel preamp prioritizes pure, uncolored sound with exceptional clarity and detail. It strips away extra features to focus on delivering pristine audio, making it ideal for those who value sonic accuracy above all else.
$1898.00
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Alto Music
Who it's for
- Audio engineers prioritizing pristine, accurate sound capture for critical recordings.
- Studio professionals needing a flexible preamp for diverse recording scenarios.
- Recording artists and engineers seeking durable, high-performance studio workhorses.
Who should skip it
- Aspiring producers with limited budgets for high-fidelity audio equipment.
- Producers desiring preamps that add distinct sonic coloration or vintage warmth.
- Engineers needing more than two simultaneous microphone inputs for larger sessions.
Performance breakdown
Signal Transparency
Captures audio with surgical precision and virtually zero added coloration.
Ribbon Mic Optimization
Dedicated mode provides the perfect impedance and gain for delicate ribbons.
Noise Floor
Exceptionally quiet circuitry ensures pristine recordings even at high gain levels.
Headroom
Handles massive dynamic swings without a hint of unwanted signal clipping.
Build Integrity
Rugged rackmount chassis built to withstand years of heavy studio use.
Operational Versatility
Essential controls like pads and polarity switches offer necessary signal flexibility.
Key Specs
Preamp Type
Solid State
Number of Channels
2
Phantom Power
Yes (+48V)
Pads
-20dB
Polarity Switch
Yes
Analog Inputs
2 x XLR
Analog Outputs
2 x XLR
Frequency Response
3.2Hz–530kHz (± 3dB, 150Ω source, 20dB gain)
Noise (referred to input)
-130dB (at 60dB gain, 50Ω source 22-22kHz)
Input Impedance
8100Ω (Nominal)
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