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Grace Design Empowers Stringed Instrument Recording With FELiX
FELiX is a studio-quality 2-channel blending instrument preamp/
EQ/DI pedal by Grace Design, designed for working musicians, engineers, or venues looking for the highest quality
solution for amplifying stringed instruments.
Built into a roadworthy floor unit chassis of
anodized aluminum and steel, the unit features
two instrument inputs plus an XLR mic input with
48V phantom power. The two transformer-isolated
DI outputs can be fed by either individual channels or by the mix, letting the performer decide
what to feed to the mixing console. There are also
dedicated outputs for an amplifier (fed by the mix or
Channel 2), a tuner (active at all times, even when the other
outputs are muted), and headphones.
FELiX includes an EQ section with a sweepable highpass filter (20
Hz to 1 kHz) that's also settable as a notch filter, parametric midrange EQ
(70 Hz to 8 kHz), and fixed low and high shelving controls. It is rounded out
with a TRS insert and a remote footswitch jack, and features easy-to-read controls
and footswitches for Mute / Tune, Boost, and an A/B switch to toggle between the channels. Look for a review soon.
Price: $1095 * More from: Grace Design, www.gracedesign.com

BAE Celebrates 15 Years With Anniversary Edition 1073 Models
BAE Audio is celebrating 15 years of building the 1073 mic preamp
with a special anniversary model. The 1073 is a faithful reconstruction
of the original Neve 1073 mic preamplifier from the 1970s, built from
components sourced from the manufacturers that provided parts for the
original-Carnhill/St. Ives transformers, Elma switches, Marconi knobs,
and Canford wire imported from England-and hand-assembled according to the original's specifications.
For a limited time, BAE Audio is offering a special 1073 Anniversary
Edition on both 1073 modules and rackmounts, featuring a commemorative badge on the faceplate recognizing 15 years of the 1073. All
other specifications are identical to those of the original 1073.
Prices: module $2600; rackmount (with power supply) $3150
More from: BAE Audio, www.baeaudio.com

AKG Debuts C314 Multi-Pattern Condenser Mic
The well-known line of AKG microphones now features a new multipattern model, the C314. The new mic features a dual diaphragm design
based on the capsule of the C414 XLS mic, with integrated suspension
to reduce handling and vibration noise. The C314 claims the lowest selfnoise in its class, and offers highly accurate polar patterns thanks to its
computer-matched diaphragms.
The C314 offers four selectable polar patterns: cardioid, supercardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-8. The mic also has switches for a 20
dB pad and a highpass filter with a 100 Hz corner frequency and 12
dB/octave slope, plus an overload detection LED. It is suitable for applications ranging from vocals and acoustic guitars to drum overheads and
piano. A review is coming soon.
Price: $899 * More from: AKG, www.akg.com
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