GRACE DESIGN / m108

The m108 features eight high-quality, clear microphone preamps and, with its 24-bit/192kHz AD converter (AES, ADAT, USB), also functions as a simple, high-quality 8x2 USB interface and digital mixer.

■ Microphone Preamp, 8-channel, 1U

The m108 is a high-end microphone preamp that can handle any environment and need, packed into a 1U rackmount enclosure. It features 8 channels of transparency to perfectly convey musical nuances, high-precision AD converters that convert all spatial information into 100% digital signals, multiple digital output formats, and flexible operation including remote control.

■ Unrivaled Performance

The m108 successfully incorporates the design concept of the high-end m802 remote microphone preamp into an elegant 1U enclosure. The transformerless circuitry and current-feedback gain design enable the delicate and profound expression characteristic of GRACE design. Furthermore, the standard-equipped GRACE-quality AD converter converts the signal to digital while maintaining 100% of the original sound's integrity. The asynchronous mode USB interface allows for optimal jitter-free connection to a computer environment.


■Simple Operation

The m108 employs a rotary encoder that also functions as a push button, enabling smooth navigation and operation. Buttons for direct access to 48V, phase, channel group, and meter peak reset are provided on the panel. The highly visible OLED screen display efficiently shows system information such as each channel's gain setting, meters, peak status, interface mixer, and setup menu. The meticulously designed menu, prioritizing simple operation, further enhances its value as a professional tool.


■Powerful Operation

The m108 can be used not only as a standalone microphone preamplifier/ADC, but also via remote control from the m802RCU (sold separately), MIDI control from host systems such as Pro Tools, and even from a dedicated PC utility (under development). A 64-channel remote microphone preamplifier system can be built using eight m108s (systems incorporating the conventional m802 can also be built). Furthermore, the optional DANTE network audio functionality allows the m108 to be used as the core system for a wide range of sound installation applications. ■Features

● 8-channel transparent, musical microphone preamplifier

● 24-bit/192kHz AD converter included as standard

● AES, ADAT, USB Class 2 digital connections

● Wide gain range design (8-74dB)

● Ribbon microphone mode

● Low-latency monitoring with reference DAC and headphone amplifier

● Low-latency 10-channel digital mixer function

● Clear and easy-to-read OLED display shows all system parameters and setup information

● Channels 1 & 2 Hi-Z inputs on the front panel

● Serial/MIDI port for remote control from m802RCU, Pro Tools, etc.

● RJ45 Ethernet port for network control

● Optional Dante network audio module available

● Built in the USA