The new Grace Design m103 is a powerful tracking tool for virtually any recording scenario.

It starts with a tried and true m101 transformer-less microphone preamplifier circuitry. Headroom, detail, clarity, musicality – its all there. Complete with an exclusive ribbon mic mode, a 75Hz HPF and 48V phantom.

The three-band EQ section is built around single stage parallel tuning architecture, which minimizes circuitry and delivers natural, musical tonal shaping at all frequencies. Controls include a fully parametric mid, with shelving and peak modes on the high and low bands.

The compressor circuit is based on an optical attenuator - the purest, high fidelity gain control mechanism available. It provides gentle limiting to fairly heavy compression, while remaining nuetral and transparent. The perfect way to zip it all up and send it downstream - clean, intact and alive.

Comprehensive I/O options allow the mic pre and EQ/COMP sections to be accessed independently of each other, and the order of the EQ/COMP is switchable. The compressor controls can be linked for stereo applications, and 10 segment gain reduction and output meters make monitoring signal status simple.

Features:

Fast and musical transimpedance microphone preamplifier architecture
Updated audio path with 0.5% precision metal film resistors
New 12 position gold plated rotary gain switch
High performance output line driver amplifier and HPF amplifier
Ribbon mic mode (also great for dynamic mics)- Relay bypass of phantom power decoupling capacitors, increased input impedance, and 48V lockout
Three-band precision EQ, fully parametric mid band, peak and shelf mode for hi and low bands
Newly designed optical compressor
Mic amp direct output
EQ/COMP section line input
Bombproof laser-etched black anodized front panel
Sealed gold contact relay for Hi-Z input switching
Built in power supply
Led indicators for +48V, Ribbon mode, and HPF
Powerful 10 segment meters for gain reduction and output level
Five year warranty on parts and labor
Made in the USA

Product Specifications

Condition	New
Tube or Solid State	Solid State
Channels	Single-Channel
Chassis	19-inch Rack-mount
Rack Spaces	1u
Direct Input	Yes
Digital I/O	No

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: These were the first two channels strips I purchased and my first purchase at Vintage king. They are the mainstay of my recording chain whether it be on the front end or the backend of my recording chain. The m103 allows me to hear exactly what the microphone and its placement is doing to the signal. It allows me to hear exactly what I need coming out of the box with my plugins. If a color is desired, it is added elsewhere in the signal chain. While recording mostly acoustic music and vocals the m103 has proven itself the right fit for my needs every time.
By Harewood on May 11, 2020

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