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Friedman IR-X Preamp/Rack Amplifier

4.50

Product code: 1112933 (IR-X)

Friedman IR-X Preamp/Rack Amplifier

4.50

Product code: 1112933 (IR-X)

Preamp/Rack Amplifier Friedman IR-X Preamp/Rack Amplifier

Friedman IR-X Preamp/Rack Amplifier

€444
The Friedman IR-X dual-channel tube preamp is an entire Friedman rig in a compact pedalboard-friendly package. 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...
  • Тype: Analog, Cabinet Simulation, Digital, Preamp
  • Number of Channels: 2
  • External FX Loop: Yes
  • DI Output: Yes

Friedman IR-X Preamp/Rack Amplifier

The Friedman IR-X dual-channel tube preamp is an entire Friedman rig in a compact pedalboard-friendly package. 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 IRX provides easy-to-use controls without complex menus and 100-page manuals.
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-X 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 IR-X’s editing software. You can even disengage the onboard IRs entirely to use IR-X’s tube preamp with another IR loader.
IR-X gives you astounding tonal control, but its included Friedman IR-X Editor software takes it to a new level. With it, you can tweak each channel’s power amp simulation via the thump and presence controls, load your favorite IRs, activate the Boost Lock feature, select loop ON/OFF and save it all to 128 MIDI presets.

Тype

Тype

  • Preamp
  • Cabinet Simulation
  • Analog
  • Digital
Inputs

Inputs

  • MIDI IN
  • Return
  • Jack 6,3 mm TS
Outputs

Outputs

  • Send
  • Headphone Jack 3,5mm
  • Balanced OUT
Number of Channels

Number of Channels: 2

This product has two channels, giving you the flexibility to connect two audio sources at once. This configuration allows you to combine different instruments and effects, enriching your sonic expression and giving you more variability.

Controls

  • Tight
  • Volume
  • Treble
  • Bass
  • Cabsim Select
  • GND/Lift Switch
  • Boost Volume
  • Middle
  • Gain
  • Bright

External FX Loop: Yes

The Effect Loop makes it easy to connect external effects. This feature provides the ability to add and edit various sound effects without affecting the underlying signal. It's a great solution for musicians and sound engineers who need more flexibility and creativity in sound processing.

Headphone Output: Yes

The headphone output allows direct connection of headphones for private listening. This output provides a convenient way to enjoy the sound without disturbing others or ambient noise.

DI Output: Yes

Equipped with a DI output that allows direct and balanced transfer of the audio signal to mixers or recording devices without loss of quality. This output minimizes noise and interference, making it ideal for professional environments where it is important to maintain a clean and strong signal over extended connections. The DI output is ideal for both live performance and studio recording.

Suitability
Features

Number of Channels

2

Number of Buttons

3

External FX Loop

Yes

Tuner

No

Properties

Rackmountable

No

Electronics

12AX7 (2 x)

Inputs and Outputs

Inputs

Jack 6,3 mm TS, MIDI IN, Return

Outputs

Send, Balanced OUT, Headphone Jack 3,5mm

Headphone Output

Yes

USB

Yes

DI Output

Yes

Effects

Built-in Effects

No

Reverb

No

Package
Power supply

Battery Operation

No

Power Supply

Adapter, 9-12V

Accessory

Incl. Footswitch

No

UK/EU Power supply included

Yes

Dimensions and Weight

Height (mm)

58

Width (mm)

165

Depth (mm)

140

Weight (g)

700

4.50 / 5

Based on the number of reviews: 6

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Customer

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Hungary

24/11/2025

It's practical, both channels sound very good and it fits in my coat pocket. 🙂

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Customer

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Croatia

29/01/2025

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Chavdar D.

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Bulgaria

15/12/2024

Good: Real tube sound and character. Very useful in some styles. Integrated IR loader, which is perfect. Put a delay in the Send/Return and you can play a whole gig straight to mixer. Bad: Both channels have painful levels of highs and high-mids. Tweeting the clean channel is quite manageable. The drive channel’s gain sounds harsh above 50%. Below 50% it’s an overdrive, very useable, but not high gain. AC/DC at best. The Treble on the drive channel I set to complete 0 and Mids to about 20%. If not, it’s just too scratchy. It’s a great solution for both recording and live, but you may need a separate drive pedal, if you need something smoother/rounder or higher gain.

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Customer

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Italy

09/06/2024

Ottimo timbro e dinamica. Il canale 2, grazie anche al boost pre e post, è spettacolare per hard rock e metal vecchio stampo. Peccato che il preamp non sia bypassabile, avrebbe reso l'integrazione via midi con altri sistemi più semplice.

Great tone and dynamics. Channel 2, thanks also to the pre and post boost, is spectacular for hard rock and old-school metal. Too bad the preamp is not bypassable, it would have made integration via midi with other systems easier.

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Attila R.

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Hungary

21/05/2024

+ jól átgondolt, jól és könnyen beállítható 2 csatornás pedál + Friedman karakteres csöves hang + jó jel/ zaj viszony + fejhallgató kimeneten magas jelszint (ritka!) - nagyon hiányzik belőle a true bypass! - kissé zsúfolt kezelő felület - könnyen forduló, így akaratlanul is nagyon könnyen elállítható pométerek. Megoldás lehetne a jövőben pl.: süllyesztett potméter sapkák, vagy plexi takaró burkolat, vagy nehezebben forgatható potikkal való szerelés. - Gyenge minőségűnek tűnő adapter kábel

+ well-thought-out, easy-to-adjust 2-channel pedal + typical Friedman tube sound + good signal/noise ratio + high signal level at the headphone output (rare!) - somewhat crowded operating surface - easy-to-turn, thus very easy-to-stop pedals. A solution could be in the future, e.g.: recessed potentiometer caps, or a plexiglass cover, or installation with pots that are more difficult to rotate. - Adapter cable that seems to be of poor quality

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Manufacturer information
Manufacturer:
Friedman Amplification
5300 Harbor Street , CA 90040, Commerce, United States
Responsible person:
GBM Europe, s.r.o
Drieňová 1H, 82101, Bratislava, Slovakia
Safety instructions

Please refer to the user manual for the specific safety instructions for this product.