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In a few short years, FELiX and AliX have become the preamps of choice for discerning touring and recording musicians. From Banjo to bass players, they enable performers to perfect their stage and studio sound beyond what was previously possible.
And now directly from this lineage comes BiX, which shares the exact same DNA of its bigger siblings, but with an intelligently streamlined feature set and a price that puts it in reach of any performer, whether on their way to the local coffee shop or the megadome.
Controls are dead simple – input gain, high and low shelving EQ, and a 10dB variable boost circuit, with footswitches for mute and boost. I/O includes the instrument input, separate send and return insert jacks, an unbalanced line output, and a balanced ISO DI output on XLR. For enhanced EQ control, rear panel DIP switches select between two different transition frequencies for both High and Low controls. And BiX is pedalboard friendly, with a 9VDC power input and a compact, rugged low-profile chassis.
Sonically, BiX is a carbon copy of its bigger siblings, with crystal clear, ultra-quiet audio performance. A better than 30VDC internal operating voltage provides for incredible headroom. The highs are smooth and open, and the lows are deep and rock solid. The dynamics and tone of the instrument come alive with clarity and realism, which translates to creating a deeper bond between you and your instrument.
Audio engineer/designer Michael Grace originally began building single order custom audio products for a small, devout following of recording engineers and artists is 1990. Before long, the word had spread about Michael's custom microphone preamplifier designs, which were said to outperform anything else that was commercially available. Based on an increasing demand for his mic preamp design, in 1994 Grace Design was founded and began production of the original 801 mic preamp. Not only did the 801 provide a new level of audio performance and functionality, it helped to establish outboard microphone preamplifiers and direct-to-tape recording as a new standard in professional audio production. Over the years, Grace Design has maintained a steady, methodical pace to developing new products and technologies. Our product line has evolved into a definitive collection of microphone preamplifier configurations and other unique professional audio products. While the professional audio industry is inundated with products seemingly designed for obsolescence, we pride ourselves on providing audio professionals with the finest tools imaginable. Located in Boulder, Colorado, Grace Design continues its mission into the new millennium. As our company grows, we continually strive to improve our production methods to make sure theya re exact, efficient and environmentally sound. Their employees are treated like family and they strive to improve our production mehods to make sure they are exact, efficient and environmentally sound. Our employees are treated like our family and we strive to maintain our business relationships as friendships. And above all, we remain driven by the original passion that founded the company- the love of music.
GAIN RANGE | |
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Line Output | 0dB to +37dB |
DI Output, Level: Line | -29dB to +8dB |
Boost | 0dB to +12dB |
THD+N 22HZ-22KHZ BW | |
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1kHz @ 0dB gain +10dBu out | <0.002% |
1kHz @ 20dB gain +10dBu out | <0.002% |
1kHz @ 36dB gain +10dBu out | <0.005% |
INTERMODULATION DISTORTION SMTPE/DIN 4:1 50HZ, 7KHZ | |
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@36dB gain +10dBu out | < 0.008% |
FREQUENCY RESPONSE | |
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Line output @ 20dB Gain -3dB | 10Hz – 185kHz |
DI Output @ | 10Hz – 40kHz |
I/O IMPEDANCE | |
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Instrument Input | 10MΩ / 1M Ω with TRS input cable, tip and ring shorted |
Insert Input | 200Ω |
Insert Ouput | 150Ω |
Line Output | 150Ω |
DI Output | 150Ω |
SIGNAL / PEAK LED METER | |
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Green Threshold | -13dBu |
Red Threshold | +12dBu |
MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL | |
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Instrument Input | +22dBu |
Insert Return (0dB Boost) | +22dBu |
MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL – 100K OHM LOAD, 0.1% THD | |
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Line Output | +22dBu |
DI Output (Mic) | -7dBu |
Insert Output | +22dBu |
EQ | |
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Gain | +/-15dB |
Low Frequency (Low Range) | 100Hz |
Low Frequency (High Range) | 200Hz |
High Frequency (Low Range) | 2kHz |
High Frequency (High Range) | 4kHz |
DYNAMIC RANGE 22HZ – 22KHZ BW | |
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Minimum Gain, Line Out | 129dB |
Minimum Gain, DI Out | 129dB |
OUTPUT NOISE 22HZ-22KHZ BW | |
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Minimum Gain, Line Out | -107dBu |
Minimum Gain, DI Out | <-120dBu |
Maximum Gain, Line Out | -78dBu |
Maximum Gain, DI Out | -106dBu |
POWER | |
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Connector | 2.1mm Center Negative |
Nominal Input Voltage | 9VDC |
Nominal Input Current | 150mA |
Input Voltage Range | 6VDC – 12VDC |
WEIGHT AND DIMENSIONS | |
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1.2lbs (0.55kg) | H2.5″ x W5.1″ x D4.5″ (H6.35cm x W13.0cm x D11.4cm) |