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Grace Design ALiX Acoustic Instrument Preamp / EQ / DI / Boost Pedal - Black

Acoustic Instrument/Microphone Preamp with Semi-parametric Equalizer, Variable Boost, Tuner Mute, and Ground-isolated DI Output - Black
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An Audiophile Instrument Preamp

The Grace Design ALiX instrument preamplifier gives you studio-quality sound at your next gig. The powerful EQ controls on the ALiX allow you to sculpt the sound of any stringed instrument to perfection. Other useful features include a dedicated tuner out, a variable and footswitchable boost function, a ground-isolated DI output, and more. If you want an instrument preamp with Grace Design's stunning audio performance and legendary reliability, then you need the Grace Design ALiX instrument preamplifier.

Powerful EQ section

The versatile ALiX preamp pedal will carve your signature sound via a powerful equalizer that delivers a natural and musical tone at all frequencies. You'll be able to manipulate the fixed low and high controls, a parametric midrange that covers everything from 65Hz to 6kHz, and a highpass filter that cuts 12dB per octave from 20Hz to 1kHz. The layout is simple and intuitive to use. It doesn't matter if you play guitar, bass, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, or anything else, the Grace Design ALiX instrument preamp will dial in the perfect sound.

Variable input impedance for optimized tone

The Grace Design ALiX flawlessly preserves the sound of your stringed instrument with its high impedance input, making it an excellent choice as a DI box. Your live sound will revel in the same resolution and detail as Grace preamplifiers available for DI recording situations. And you'll be able to precisely match your instrument's pickup for the best sound possible by choosing from three input impedance settings.

Rugged Grace construction

The rugged construction allows discerning live performers to achieve studio-quality sound in their live situations with ALiX. The Grace Design ALiX delivers big studio sound, while the anodized aluminum and steel body withstands the rigors of the road. Take it from Sweetwater: the Grace Design ALiX instrument preamp will give you years of great performance and amazing sound.

Grace Design ALiX Instrument Preamp Features:

  • Single-channel studio-grade instrument preamp with a detailed and open sound
  • Powerful EQ controls to sculpt your sonic signature
  • Premium components used throughout for uncompromising sound
  • Variable and footswitchable boost function
  • DI output with selectable source and output level
  • Ultra-quiet signal path thanks to studio-quality power supply design
  • Dedicated tuner output
  • 3 input impedance settings for matching your pickup output
  • Fully grounded DI output with high-quality transformers

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Acoustic Instrument/Microphone Preamp
  • Channels: Single channel
  • EQ: 3-band EQ, Sweepable Mids
  • Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (instrument)
  • Outputs: 1 x XLR (DI out), 1 x 1/4" (amp out)
  • Other I/O: 1 x 1/4" (tuner)
  • Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable, Additional 9V 500mA Output
  • Height: 3.0"
  • Width: 6.2"
  • Depth: 5.5"
  • Weight: 2.2 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: ALiX-BK

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Rated 5/5

GREAT EQ AND PREAMP

I like this thing. Easy to use. The boost is great. I use it with a Martin D28 with K&K and a Martin GPCPA1 with the Aura F1 Pickup system. Sounds great in both. Now, listen up. Put a TC BodyRez in front of this and wow. Perfect acoustic tone live. I gig over 20 times per year, and I will tell you this setup rocks. I was using a BBE Acoustimax, which still IMO is hard to beat. EQ tips: Start with everything at 12:00. Use the HPF feature. Turn down the mids! Then fine tune from there. Pricy yes, but you get what you pay for. Also made in the USA.
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