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Friedman IR-D Dual Tube Preamp And DI

MSRP: $499.99

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Expanding Your Sonic Palette with the Friedman IR-D Dual Tube Preamp And DI

The Friedman IR-D dual-channel tube preamp is an entire Friedman rig in a compact pedalboard-friendly package. IR-D boasts two fully independent identical foot-switchable channels which are based on Friedman’s legendary designs. This Dave modded JTM45 circuit delivers the signature British tone for which Friedman is known for.

Powered by two high-voltage 12AX7 preamp tubes, each channel delivers the harmonic richness and touch response of Dave Friedman’s finest designs. DSP IR cabinet/power amp simulation sends a studio-quality mic’d-up tone to your DAW or Front-of-House. The IR-D provides easy-to-use controls without complex menus and 100-page manuals.

All-tube Friedman Tone

IR-D isn't simulating a Friedman tube preamp. It is one. While many available preamp pedals utilize tubes to 'warm up' their digital or solid-state circuit, two glowing hot 12AX7 preamp tubes, running at the proper high voltage, are this pedal's beating heart. A genuine preamp in every way, IR-D delivers all the tone, response, gain characteristics, and harmonic complexity you expect from a Friedman design.

Impulse Response Cabinet and Power Amp Simulation

All great tube amps need a great speaker cabinet, and whether sending your signal straight to the board or silently playing through the onboard headphone output, IR-D gives you a selection of Dave Friedman’s favorite IRs. Select the IR per channel using the 3-way mini toggle switches or load your own quickly and easily via Friedman’s editing software. You can even disengage the onboard IRs entirely to use IR-D’s tube preamp with another IR loader.


SPECIFICATIONS

  • All-tube HIGH-VOLTAGE preamp – DI
  • 2 x 12AX7 preamp tubes
  • Two independent identical channels + boost
  • Based on Friedman’s legendary Dirty Shirley/Twin Sister designs
  • MIDI programmable features:
    • Channel select / Boost
    • IR select
    • Thump and Presence – three-way switch per channel
    • Effects loop ON/OFF
    • Boost Lock
  • Power amp simulation with software editable Presence and Thump (per channel)
  • Low latency Impulse Response cabinet simulation (bypassable)
  • Three position CAB/IR select switch per channel (programmable via software)
  • 13 free Friedman IRs or load your own
  • Boost Volume and Gain controls (per channel)
  • Volume and Gain controls (per channel)
  • Full EQ consisting of Bass, Middle, Treble (per channel)
  • 2-way Bright switch (Per Channel)
  • 3-way Structure switch (Per Channel)
  • Three multi-function foot switches
  • Ultra-transparent series FX loop (bypassable)
  • TRS balanced output
  • Headphone output
  • MIDI 5 pin standard connector and USB MIDI
  • USB software editor – powered by SYNERGY
  • Limited 3-year Warranty
  • Universal 12V Power Supply Included
  • 6 Foot USB2.0 A Male to B Male cable Included
  • Dimensions (Including Knobs): 5.5” (D) x 6.5” (W) x 2.3 (H)
  • Weight: 1.5 lbs.


Manufacturer: Friedman Amps
Model: IR-D
SKU: I782173-N-3-WHXB
UPC: 763815134192


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