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Friedman IR-D Dual Tube Preamp & DI Guitar Preamp with 12AX7 Valves

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Friedman IR-D Dual Tube Preamp & DI Guitar Preamp with 12AX7 Valves
Product no: 9000-0126-8505 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

The Friedman IR-D dual-channel tube preamp instantly adds that legendary British amp sound to any compact rig and comes loaded with two boostable channels based on Dirty Shirley/Twin Sister designs, as well as thirteen of Dave Friedman's favourite studio-grade IRs. The JTM-45-style circuit ensures rich harmonies and a fully responsive touch, while the pair of 12AX7 high-voltage preamp valves produce the warmth and complexity of real British valve amps. What truly sets this Friedman preamp apart, however, is its ability to deliver authentic valve-style sound without any simulation-based compromises.

The IR-D: Sublime Sound

Some guitar pedals use valves to warm up their digital sound, but not the IR-D. This genuine two-channel valve preamp features an adjustable boost circuit per channel and can be plugged directly into the mixer or set up in combination with a pair of headphones for more private playing sessions. As said, you're set up with thirteen impulse responses for studio-quality miked sounds, plus you have the option to load custom IRs via the included editor software.

Unrivalled Flexibility and Control

On top of all of the above, the Friedman IR-D comes fitted with a mini-switch per channel for toggling between three IRs that can be sent directly to the PA system or your DAW. You can also turn off the built-in IRs completely and run a different IR loader or route your signal to the power amp section via the send port. This ultra-flexible bit of kit offers seriously deep control over your sound via a host of controls, settings and functions, including potent tone controls and a built-in effects loop. Still, it's been kept conveniently compact and will support everything from studio recording sessions, gigs and practise.

Specifications

Product features

Adapter included yes
Centre positive/negative centre negative
Sustainable product not specified
Guitar preamp functions boost / gain / level, tone control, DI, cabinet simulator, ground lift, phase switch
Mini pedal no
True bypass not specified
Power supply plug barrel 2.1 mm (inner diameter)
Can be powered by battery no
Voltage 9 V, 12 V

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging) 1,3 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging) 27,0 x 18,5 x 10,0 cm

Product specifications

  • Friedman IR-D Dual Tube Preamp & DI
  • based on Friedman's legendary Dirty Shirley / Twin Sister designs
  • preamp tubes: 2x 12AX7
  • controls:
    • channel 1:
      • boost, volume, treble, middle, bass, gain
      • 3-way mini-switch: CAB/IR
      • 3-way mini-switch: B1 (bright)
      • 3-way mini-switch: S1 (structure)
    • channel 2:
      • boost, volume, treble, middle, bass, gain
      • 3-way mini-switch: CAB/IR
      • 3-way mini-switch: B Bright)
      • 3-way mini-switch: S2 (structure)
    • foot switches:
      • channel 1 / IR bypass
      • channel 2 / loop bypass
      • boost / store
  • connections:
    • input: 6.35mm mono jack
    • send: 6.35mm mono-jack
    • return: 6.35mm mono-jack
    • balanced out: 6.35mm stereo jack with ground lift
    • headphone out: 3.5mm stereo jack
    • MIDI: 5-pin
    • USB-C
  • power supply: 9 V - 12 V
  • power consumption: 800mA
  • dimensions: 14 x 16.5 x 5.8cm
  • weight: 680 g
  • included:
    • universal 12V power supply
    • USB 2.0 A to B Male cable, 2m
  • made in the USA

special features:

  • high-voltage preamp with x2 12AX7 preamp valves
  • 2 independent channels with a variable boost
  • MIDI programmable functions:
    • channel selected/boost
    • IR selection
    • Thump and Presence - 3-way switch per channel
    • effect loop on/off
    • boost-lock
  • power amp simulation with software-adjustable Presence and Thump (per channel)
  • Impulse Response speaker simulation with low latency (can be bypassed)
  • CAB/IR selection switch with 3 settings per channel (programmable via software)
  • 12 free Friedman IRs or load in user IR's
  • ultra-transparent series FX-loop (can be bypassed)
  • USB software editor – powered by SYNERGY
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