Grace Design m201 2-Channel Microphone Preamp Details
During its 12 years in production, the model 201 mic preamplifier has found its way into countless recording facilities around the world, while gathering a considerable amount of critical acclaim along the way. Now this classic two channel mic preamplifier has been completely redesigned and transformed into the m201.

The new m201 delivers unmatched audio performance, with massive headroom, ultra-wide bandwidth and a very open, musical character. The signal path has been hot-rodded to be fully balanced from start to finish, resulting in a wider dynamic range, while new high-current output drivers enable even longer cable runs without signal loss. The m201 translates a sonic picture of astonishing clarity and detail, which serves to capture the essential character of the music being recorded.

Our ribbon mic mode is now included, which shifts the gain range up 10dB while deactivating 48V phantom power, bypassing the decoupling capacitors and optimizing the input impedance. Each channel has an ‘input mode’ rotary switch which selects between a standard 48V phantom input, ribbon mic mode, a front panel DI input or optional DPA high voltage inputs (130V or 190V).

Included is our newly designed M+S (mid side) decoder circuitry with a built-in width control. The front panel width control is wired with a precision 12 position rotary switch which provides a range from 100% mid (mono) to 30% mid / 70% side. The ultra-precision summing and difference amplifiers feed a set of dedicated outputs, which allows simultaneous recording of discrete mid+side signals as well as the stereo matrix.

The new front panel mounted HI-Z inputs are designed to accommodate a wide variety of high impedance input sources, making the m201 an excellent choice as a DI box which will flawlessly preserve the sound of any plugged-in instrument. Imagine the same resolution and detail as our microphone preamplifiers available for DI recording situations.

Additionally, we now offer the m201with a state of the art 24-bit/192kHz A/D converter module (factory or retrofitable), rounding the m201 off as the ultimate transparent input solution for any recording facility.

Whatever the application, the remarkable sonic performance and functionality of the new m201 will help you make the finest recordings of your career.

Grace Design m201 2-Channel Microphone Preamp Features

• Redesigned, fully balanced, transformerless design
• Dual parallel XLR outputs for each channel
• Ribbon mic mode
• Front panel DI / instrument inputs
• DPA microphones 130V (190V) phantom power option
• Built in M+S decoder with dedicated outputs and front panel width control
• Optional reference quality 24-bit/192 kHz A/D converter now available!
• Precision 24 position gold contact rotary switch gain controls
• New, higher current outputs drive even longer cable runs
• No electrolytic capacitors in the signal path
• Sealed gold contact relays for all signal switching
• Large two color, bi-phase LED peak indicator
• Regulated linear power supply with custom wound toroidal
  transformer
• Highest quality components used throughout
• Five year warranty on parts and labor