Grace Design m801 mk2
MPN #m801mk2
$6150.00
Save 5.6%, MSRP $6518.00
High fidelity 8-channel analog preamp. Transformerless, transparent microphone preamplification for all critical recording applications
Introduced in 1995, the model 801 microphone preamplifier was slightly ahead of its time. But as digital audio workstations soon flooded the industry, an accompanying high performance 8 channel mic preamplifier suddenly made perfect sense. So the model 801 quickly became an industry standard, which remains inimitable and unsurpassed.
Many years later, with a nearly flawless service record and an endless supply of critical acclaim, the model 801 gets a much deserved update, including an updated audio path, a new chassis forged of stainless steel and a slightly new name: the m801.
First and foremost, the new m801 delivers unmatched audio performance - with massive headroom and ultra-wide bandwidth which contribute to a markedly open, musical character. The m801 is designed to effortlessly resolve even the lowest level ambient information, resulting in a sonic picture of astonishing clarity and detail, which serves to capture the essential character of the music being recorded.
The m801's signal path has been hot-rodded to be fully balanced from start to finish, resulting in wider dynamic range, while new higher current output drivers enable even longer cable runs without signal loss.
Now included on each channel is a dedicated ribbon microphone switch, which shifts the preamplifier's entire gain range up 10dB, while deactivating 48V phantom power, optimizing input impedance and bypassing the decoupling capacitors. And, we've added an additional set of 8 channel balanced outputs for sending signals to a secondary recorder, workstation or console.
Each channel offers 48V phantom, phase reverse and a 20dB pad. Gain controls are our finest 24 position gold contact rotary switches, wired with 1% metal film resistors for maximum audio performance and perfect resetability. All components, active and passive, are selected for pure audio performance and long term reliability. No corners are cut and no compromises are made.
While its predecessor now takes its place in pro audio history, the new m801 faithfully furthers the tradition of breathtaking audio performance and perfect reliability in a beautiful, functional 8 channel package.
Features
fully balanced, transformerless designall new, higher-current outputs drive even longer cable runsribbon mic mode switch on each channelfast, musical transimpedance amplifier architectureprecision 24 position gold contact rotary switch gain controls48V phantom power, 20 dB pad and phase reverseno electrolytic capacitors in the signal pathsealed gold contact relays for all signal switchingall electrical and mechanical design elements maximized for absolute purist, audiophileperformancelarge two color LED peak indicatorregulated linear power supply with custom wound toroidal transformerhighest quality metal film resistors used throughout
Specifications
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
@ 20dB gain ± 3dB 150 source: 3.2Hz-530kHz
@ 20dB gain ± 0.2dB 150 source: 14.8Hz-109kHz
@ 40dB gain ± 3dB 150 source: 3.2Hz-500kHz
@ 40dB gain ± 0.2dB 150 source: 15.4Hz-103kHz
THD+N 22-22kHz
@ 20dB gain +20dBu out, 1kHz: <.0004%
@ 40dB gain +20dBu out, 1kHz: <.0008%
@ 60dB gain +20dBu out, 1kHz: <.0070%
INTERMODULATION DISTORTION
@40dB gain +20dBu out
SMPTE/DIN 1:1 (50Hz, 7kHz): <.0015%
SMPTE/DIN 4:1 (50Hz, 7kHz): <.0020%
NOISE - REFERRED TO INPUT
@60dB gain 50 source: -130dB
@60dB gain 150 source: -127dB
@60dB gain 600 source: -123dB
PHASE DEVIATION
100-20KHz @40dB gain: <3
CROSSTALK
Any Channel @40dB gain 1kHz: -140dB
Any Channel @40dB gain 10kHz: -130dB
CMRR
@60dB gain, 3.5Vcm, 1KHz: >85dB
@60dB gain, 3.5Vcm, 10KHz: >75dB
PHANTOM POWER
Voltage +48V: +0.9/ -0.0
6.8k resistor match tolerance: +/- 0.1%
MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL
1kHz, 100K load +28dBu
IMPEDANCE
Input: 8100
Input, Ribbon Mode: 20K
Input, Pad Engaged: 1.3K
Output: 150
DIMENSIONS
Weight: 13lbs (5.9kg)
Height: 2U
Width: 19"
Depth: 10"
POWER CONSUMPTION
100-240VAC 50/60Hz: 40 Watts max
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