Grace Design M101 Microphone Preamp
Best pristine audio capture for professional studio and critical recording.
This is the gold standard for capturing exactly what you hear, offering a level of transparency that makes it nearly invisible in the signal chain. It lacks the colored, vintage saturation of character preamps, but it rewards you with an incredibly detailed, pristine sound that works on absolutely everything.
$874.00
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Music & Arts
Who it's for
- Audio professionals prioritizing faithful microphone reproduction
- Engineers requiring durable, studio-grade equipment
- Musicians recording guitars, basses, or keyboards directly
Who should skip it
- Producers seeking tube saturation or transformer-based coloration
- Aspiring engineers with limited financial resources
- Users desiring integrated processing beyond just gain
Performance breakdown
Sonic Transparency
Delivers an incredibly clean, uncolored signal that captures every subtle detail.
Ribbon Mic Compatibility
Dedicated mode safely handles delicate ribbon microphones with perfect impedance matching.
Gain Versatility
Wide gain range accommodates everything from quiet ribbons to high-output condensers.
Build Integrity
Rugged, professional-grade construction built to withstand years of studio abuse.
Instrument Integration
Front-panel HI-Z input makes direct recording of guitars and basses seamless.
Operational Clarity
Intuitive layout with clear LED indicators simplifies complex recording sessions.
Key Specs
Channels
1
Gain Range
10-75dB
Input Impedance
8.1kΩ (standard), 20kΩ (Ribbon Mic Mode)
Phantom Power
48V
High-Pass Filter
Yes
Input Connectors
XLR (mic), 1/4" TRS/TS (HI-Z)
Output Connectors
1/4" TRS/TS (balanced/unbalanced), XLR (balanced)
Power Supply
Universal switching (100-240V AC)
Circuit Type
Balanced, transformerless, transimpedance
Form Factor
Rackmount
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