The Grace Design m101 is a standout preamp, combining high-end performance with a price tag that's accessible to both professional and amateur musicians. Born from the legacy of the revolutionary model 101, this redesigned iteration maintains the Grace Design pedigree, delivering natural, detailed and musical recordings consistently.

The m101 features a balanced, transformerless, transimpedance circuit topology, providing incredible bandwidth and headroom. Its universal switching power supply is whisper-quiet, accepting input voltages from 100 to 240V AC. The front panel is anodized/laser etched black for legibility in varying light conditions, and each preamp function is conveniently indicated with its own LED.

The m101 offers Grace's unique Ribbon Mic Mode as standard, protecting delicate ribbon mic elements and boosting the input impedance. The gain range spans 10-75dB, ensuring sufficient gain for any microphone in any recording scenario. The gain control is a precision gold-plated, 12-position switch and the circuit path is constructed with 0.5% metal film resistors for optimal signal clarity.

Included is a HI-Z input on the front panel and a variety of rear panel I/O options, making the m101 a versatile choice for any home or professional recording setup. The m101 is your ticket to high fidelity performance previously exclusive to big budget recording studios and Grammy-winning musicians.

Key Features:

• Balanced, transformerless, transimpedance circuit topology
• Universal switching power supply, accepting input voltages from 100 to 240V AC
• Front panel with dedicated indicator LEDs for each preamp function
• Ribbon Mic Mode as standard, protecting ribbon mic elements and boosting input impedance
• Gain range of 10-75dB
• Precision gold-plated, 12-position gain control switch
• 0.5% metal film resistors in the circuit path
• HI-Z input on the front panel
• Rear panel I/O options: both balanced TRS and unbalanced TS 1/4" outputs, with standard XLR balanced out and XLR microphone input
• Perfect for amplifying vintage condenser mics or plugged-in acoustic guitars

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FAQs

What type of preamp is the Grace Design m101?

The Grace Design m101 is a solid-state microphone preamp known for its clean and transparent sound, making it ideal for capturing the natural tone of vocals and instruments.

Does the Grace Design m101 provide phantom power for condenser microphones?

Yes, the Grace Design m101 includes phantom power, allowing you to use condenser microphones that require this feature for operation.

What are the input and output options on the Grace Design m101?

The Grace Design m101 offers 1 x XLR and 1 x 1/4" Hi-Z input, along with 1 x XLR, 1 x 1/4" balanced, and 1 x 1/4" unbalanced outputs, providing versatile connectivity for studio setups.

Is the Grace Design m101 suitable for recording both vocals and instruments?

Yes, the Grace Design m101 is suitable for recording both vocals and instruments, thanks to its high-quality, transparent preamp design that preserves the natural sound.

How compact is the Grace Design m101 for studio setups?

The Grace Design m101 is a half-rack unit, measuring 1.7" in height, 9" in depth, and 8.5" in width, making it a compact choice for various studio configurations.