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Grace m101 User Manual

Grace m101
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single channel microphone preamplifier
m
101
all contents © Grace Design/ Lunatec LLC
owner’s manual Rev A
2434 30th Street, Boulder, CO 80301 USA
tel 303.443.7454 fax 303.444.4634
info@gracedesign.com / www.gracedesign.com
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Grace m101 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeMicrophone Preamplifier
Channels1
Input Impedance8.1k ohms
HPF80Hz, 12dB/octave
Phantom Power48V
Power OutputNot applicable
Damping FactorNot applicable

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

GENERAL

Basic environmental, electrical, and physical safety guidelines for the equipment.

SAFETY MARKING SYMBOLS

Explains the 'CAUTION: READ ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS' and 'WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD' symbols.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Instructions for contacting Grace Design for repairs, upgrades, or return authorization.

FRONT PANEL FEATURES

1/4" TRS INSTRUMENT HI-Z INPUT

Input for high-impedance instruments or line-level signals.

48V PHANTOM POWER

Powers condenser microphones; LED indicator illuminates red when active.

GAIN CONTROL

12-position control for mic input gain (10-65dB) and instrument input gain (-10-45dB).

PEAK INDICATOR

LED monitors output signal, indicating presence (green) and peak (red) levels.

TRIM CONTROL

Provides zero to +10dB of continuously variable output trim.

RIBBON SWITCH

Activates ribbon mic mode, optimizing signal for ribbon mics; LED is white.

HIGH PASS FILTER

75Hz, 12dB/Octave filter for reducing low-end rumble or proximity effect.

POWER STANDBY SWITCH

Activates preamplifier circuitry; green POWER LED illuminates when depressed.

M101 CONNECTIONS

1 AC LINE INPUT

Universal AC input (100-240V) for power supply; requires grounded outlet.

UNBALANCED 1/4" OUTPUT

Unbalanced TS output connector, wired tip signal, sleeve ground.

BALANCED 1/4" TRS OUTPUT

Balanced TRS output connector, wired tip positive, ring negative, sleeve ground.

BALANCED XLR OUTPUT

Balanced XLR line output connector, wired pin 2 positive, 3 negative, 1 ground.

MICROPHONE INPUT

XLR input for microphones, supports 48V phantom power on pins 2 and 3.

INSTRUMENT AND LINE INPUT

1/4" TRS jack on front panel for instrument/line input, balanced with tip/ring/sleeve.

OPERATING THE m101

BASIC OPERATION

Steps for connecting microphone, setting phantom power, and adjusting gain for recording.

USING THE TRIM CONTROL

Fine output level adjustment and gain boost up to +10dB.

USING RIBBON MIC MODE

Optimizes for ribbon/dynamic mics, locks out +48V, increases input impedance to 20k Ohms.

USING THE HPF

75Hz high pass filter reduces low-end rumble or proximity effect.

RACKMOUNTING THE m101

CABLE DIAGRAMS

1/4" TRS Balanced Output to 1/4" Unbalanced input

Diagram illustrating how to use a TRS balanced output as unbalanced.

XLR Balanced Output to 1/4" Unbalanced input

Diagram for connecting an XLR balanced output to an unbalanced 1/4" input.

BASIC WIRING DIAGRAM

SPECIFICATIONS

GAIN RANGE

Specifies gain ranges for mic and Hi-Z inputs, and output trim control.

THD+N

Total Harmonic Distortion plus Noise specifications at various gain levels.

INTERMODULATION DISTORTION

Specifications for intermodulation distortion using SMPTE/DIN standard.

NOISE - REFERRED TO INPUT

Noise levels referred to input for different source impedances (500, 1500, 6000 Ohm).

CMRR

Common Mode Rejection Ratio values at 100Hz, 1kHz, and 10kHz.

PHASE DEVIATION (HPF off)

Phase deviation measurements with the High Pass Filter disengaged.

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

Frequency response curves for mic and Hi-Z inputs.

IMPEDANCE

Input and output impedance values for various connections.

PEAK LED METER

Thresholds for green and red LED indicators on the peak meter.

MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL

Maximum output level before distortion occurs.

WEIGHT and DIMENSIONS

Physical specifications of the unit, including weight and dimensions.

POWER CONSUMPTION

Power usage of the device.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Warranty Terms and Exclusions

Details the five-year warranty period, coverage, and exclusions.

Warranty Service and Registration

Instructions for obtaining warranty service and registering the product.

MANUAL REVISIONS

Revision History

Records changes made to the manual with dates and initials.

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