Grace Design Felix Instrument Preamp / Blender - Black

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500 Series
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Grace Design Felix - Black
The
Grace Design Felix
is their new, studio grade 2 channel blending acoustic instrument and mic preamp, designed for working musicians, engineers, sound companies or venues looking for the highest quality solution for amplifying stringed instruments.
Felix is built into a roadworthy (beer-proof) floor unit chassis of anodized aluminum and steel, portable enough to leave the rack at home but bring studio quality to the stage. With the same stunning audio performance and legendary reliability as Grace Design’s pro audio range, Felix brings open, musical and nuanced preamplification to any performance situation.
A powerful eq section allows simple and intuitive tone shaping for even the most unruly of instruments. Each channel’s high variable pass filter cuts 12dB per octave from 20Hz to 1kHz, and can also be set as a notch filter for chasing down problem feedback or rumble areas. Parametric midrange controls cover from 65Hz all the way to 6KHz. While fixed low and high controls are carefully voiced for musical shading of bass and treble.
Controls are simple and clearly marked on a bright panel, making them easy to read and tweak on a dark stage. Footswitch functions include a mute/tune switch for muting all outputs except the dedicated tuner out, a boost switch which activates a variable boost circuit, and, finally, an A/B mode switch for when Felix is in A/B mode (simply toggles between thetwo different channels.)
Felix brings the kitchen sink approach to I/O. Inputs include a 48V XLR mic input and two instrument inputs. Two independent transformer isolated DI outputs can be sourced from either the mix or the individual channel. This allows you to send the front of house a mix or each channel independently. A dedicated, level controlled amplifier output can be sourced from the mix or channel 2. A dedicated tuner output stays active when all the other outputs are muted. A side panel mounted 1/8” minijack headphone amplifier is there for practicing, private noodling during boring soundchecks, or scrutinizing dubious eq decisions. A TRS insert is included for adding effects, and finally, a remote footswitch jack is included if Felix is going to spend his life in a rack or up off the floor.
Guitar, bass, fiddle, mandolin, cello, dare we say banjo, that weird 3 string gourd thing - Felix is your instrument’s new best friend. It's flexible, reliable, a good listener and very eager to make you sound better.
Features
Open, musical and detailed instrument and mic preamp for discerning artists and engineers
2 channel audio path with blend output control
Microphone preamp has no electrolytic capacitors in the signal path
Ultra precision 0.5% thin film resistors are used in the signal path
Careful power supply design and grounding yield an ultra-quiet signal path and professional level headroom and line driving ability
Fully ground isolated DI outputs with high quality, low distortion, fully shielded transformers
Super rugged 1/4” connectors with heavy duty metal bushings
Powerful, independent EQ on both channels – hi and low shelving and full parametric midrange
Mid frequency control has two ranges 70-640Hz / 655 - 6kHz
20Hz-1kHz sweepable HPF on both channels, can also be set as notch filter
A / B footswitch for multiple instrument configurations or soloing different pickups
Mute / tune footswitch mutes all outputs except dedicated tuner out
Boost footswitch for variable 10dB level boost (global)
DI outputs sources are configurable - Ch1 (mix or Ch1) Ch2 (mix or Ch2)
Dedicated level controlled stage amp output (configurable as blend or Ch2)
Dedicated tuner out, remains hot when unit is muted
Side panel switches for 48V, phase, mid Hz range select, HPF/notch select,12V and A/B mode select
12V mic input power available on Ch2
Phase reverse switch for each channel
3 input impedance settings on each channel – Ch1 10K, 1MEG, 10MEG / Ch2 332K, 1MEG, 20MEG accommodating a wide range of pickup types
Aux footswitch jack for accessing switch functions if Felix is mounted in a rack tray or on top of an amp
Mic stand flange mount screw holes for putting Felix on a mic stand
1/8” headphone jack, active when Felix is muted
Global TRS effects insert jack
Universal 100-240 AC power supply with standard IEC cable – no wall wart - take Felix anywhere in the world!
Full 5 year transferable warranty - built for long, happy life on the road
About Us
Since 1993, we have been committed to equipping our customers with the very best gear, advice, and personal service anywhere. We believe that great sound can be achieved at any budget. We also believe that the ambitions of our customers should always come first. For us, it's about building long-lasting relationships, not just selling gear. And over the years, those beliefs have turned customers into friends and family. Whether you're just starting out, or a seasoned pro, we're here for you, no matter where your audio travels may take you.
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Analog Outboard Gear – 1 Year
Microphones – 1 Year (excluding capsules, tubes, and ribbon elements)
Speakers – 1 Year (excluding drivers)
Digital Outboard Gear – 30 Days
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In addition to the manufacturer's warranty, Demo Deal and B-Stock items also come with an additional 1-year of warranty coverage from Vintage King, free of charge, so rest assured that not only are you saving big by purchasing a Demo Deal/B-Stock item, but you will also receive the same level of world-class support from Vintage King as with the purchase of a factory-sealed unit.
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