Dual Tube Preamp & DI – Simple All-Tube Direct Solution
ALL-TUBE PREAMP, IR TECHNOLOGY, COMPACT SIZE
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 <strongdesigns. This Dave modded JTM45 circuit delivers the signature British tone for which Friedman is known for.</strong
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.
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.
13 FRIEDMAN CABINET IRS INCLUDED:
The Friedman 4.0 Editor software includes 13 free Friedman IRs to choose from. The first three listed below are the ones which are factory set to the hardware.
ALL-IN-ONE
IR-D’s surprisingly compact size turns your pedalboard into your entire rig. Run your favorite dirt pedals and filters directly into the IR-D’s input as you would with any amplifier and place your favorite time-based effects in the effects loop. Now send all that tone directly to the board with the stunning-sounding benefits of IR technology.
STANDALONE PREAMP
Do you want all the benefits of IR-D’s all-tube preamp section but prefer a live cabinet onstage? No problem. Simply connect the effects loop Send to your time-based effects and then to your amps power section. You can still send the IR output to the console to avoid the hassles of live mic’ing the cabinet (see manual for details).
IR-LOADER
To utilize IR-D’s IR technology independently of the preamp section, just plug your preferred preamp or pedals into its effects loop return. It’s a great way to harness all of its power amp and speaker simulation onstage or in the studio.
FEATURES
All-tube HIGH-VOLTAGE preamp – DI
2 x 12AX7 preamp tubes
Two independent identical channels + boost
o 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.
