Sound Pure's Take
Condition: Used, Excellent
Transform how you record and practice with your favorite tube amps using the Fryette Power Load IR! Engineered with Fryette’s award-winning reactive load technology, this studio-grade powerhouse safely handles up to 200W of tube power with selectable 2/4, 8, or 16-ohm impedance matching. Unleash complete tonal control by utilizing both zero-latency analog cabinet/mic emulation and an onboard digital IR loader loaded with 8 classic Fryette and Sound City cabinet profiles—simultaneously or independently! Complete with a dedicated stereo headphone amplifier featuring a stereo effects loop for time-based pedals and a program input for backing tracks, this compact 4 lb unit delivers pristine, silent recording and direct-to-FOH flexibility without compromising your amplifier's authentic feel.
From Fryette Amplification
Power Load® IR
Tunable Reactive Load Analog Cab + IR
Record Direct Using Your Favorite Tube Amp:
The Fryette Power Load® IR is an easy to use, tunable reactive load coupled to a powerful Analog Cab + Mic Emulation and IR loader that allows you to silently record your favorite clean and cranked guitar tube amplifier.
Whether you are setting your tweed combo at the sweet spot or doing a full right-hand sweep on your 100-watt head, the Power Load® IR allows you to fine tune the reactive behavior the amplifier response, choose your favorite IR and dial in the response character of the Cab + Mic Emulation for unprecedented control of your direct performance.
Load your own cabs, or use ours:
New for 2022, Power Load IR gets an all-new Digital Cab IR loader complete with memory space for 16 cabs, including 8 Fryette® and Sound City® cabs. You can also load your favorite cabs.
The Power Load IR is the only stand-alone solution that provides two integrated cabinet sim options, Analog (for zero latency and expansive dynamic range) and Digital IR (for realistic room reflections and convolutions). You can use both individually or simultaneously. You can also defeat the cab sim and use an external IR.
Professional-Quality Headphone Amplifier:
A high-quality stereo headphone amplifier with a stereo effects loop allows you to insert delays and reverb pedals into the headphone mix, plus a Program Input that accepts a stereo music source such as a CD or MP3 player or group rehearsal mixer for silent practice.
Perform Live:
For live performance you can place the Power Load IR in between your amp and cabinet, sending the XLR with either or both Cab sims direct to the Front of House PA and Monitor board. No cabs? No Problem! You can crank your favorite amp silently, delivering dynamic consistent tone direct to the console.
Proven Design:
The Power Load® IR offers incredible dynamics, feel and studio-quality performance in a convenient, affordable and lightweight portable package that sits neatly on top of any head or combo amplifier. The analog Cab+Mic Emulation system, provides realistic and responsive mic’d cabinet tones direct to your interface, mixer or headphones.
The Fryette Power Load IR is the most comprehensive total reactive load solution available today.
Recording • Silent practice • Live performance
• Award Winning Power Station® Reactive Load with Selectable High and Low Frequency Response.
• Eight High Quality Fryette® and Sound City® Cab Models.
• User IR Loader.
• Analog Cab + Mic Emulation.
• 200W Speaker Load Capacity.
• Selectable Input Impedance (2/4, 8 or 16 Ohm).
• Silent Recording Capability.
• Stereo Headphone Amp with Program Input and Dedicated Stereo FX Loop.
• Passive Unbalanced and Transformer-Isolated Balanced XLR Direct Outputs.
• Variable Line Level and Phase Switch for Passive Direct Outputs.
• Active Unbalanced 1/4" Phone and Balanced XLR Analog Cab and IR Outputs.
• Universal Input 12VDC power supply.
Dimensions: 8.75 in. x 6.15 in. x 2.75 in.
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
Returns
Try Before You Buy: 48-hour audition. Program details →
You may also like
Browse Attenuators, Load Boxes, & Speaker Simulators →
Sound Pure Studios · Durham, NC
Come hear it in our control rooms.
Sound Pure is a working studio in Durham, NC — a 1,000 sq ft live room and two pro control rooms. Book a session to audition gear in a world-class acoustic space before you buy.