Friedman IR-D Dual Tube Preamp
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Friedman
IR-D Dual Tube Preamp
Product Info
Article Number:
588060
Brand:
Friedman
Model:
IR-D Dual Tube Preamp
Category:
Electric Guitar Preamps
Price:
$548.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Friedman IR-D is a seriously impressive little box. It nails that classic British amp tone – think early Marshall – with a surprising amount of flexibility thanks to the dual channels and built-in IRs. If you’re after a warm, responsive preamp for rock, blues, or even some lighter metal tones, this is a fantastic option for studio or stage.
Product Description
- Friedman IR-D Dual Tube Preamp
- Tube Pedal Preamp for Electric Guitar
- Channels: 2
- A complete Friedman rig in a compact
- pedalboard-friendly housing
- Based on the Dirty Shirley/Twin Sister modified JTM45 circuit design that delivers the signature British tone Friedman is known for
- DSP IR speaker/power amp simulation sends studio-quality mic'd speaker sound to the DAW or mixing console
- Tubes: 2 x 12AX7
- Controls: Per Channel: Gain
- Bass
- Middle
- Treble
- Volume
- Boost Volume
- Boost Gain (trimmer)
- Series effects loop
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- Send: 6.3 mm jack
- Return: 6.3 mm jack
- Balanced output: 6.3 mm stereo jack
- Headphones: 3.5 mm stereo jack
- MIDI: 5-pin
- Power supply connection: Barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- centre negative
- Power consumption: 800 mA
- Power supply with a 12 V DC mains adapter (included)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 165 x 140 x 58 mm
- Weight: 0.7 kg
*Note:* Battery operation not possible.
PROS
- • Exceptional British tone modeled after Friedman's flagship amps
- • Dual channels offer significant tonal flexibility for varied styles
- • Integrated IR speaker simulation delivers surprisingly realistic amp tones
- • Compact pedal format is ideal for pedalboards and studio use
CONS
- • Tube gain saturation might be limiting for modern, high-gain players
- • Series effects loop can be finicky with certain pedal combinations
- • Relatively high power draw compared to some other preamp pedals
Key Features
Channels
2 (Dirty Shirley/Twin Sister inspired)
Preamp Type
Tube (12AX7)
EQ
3-band (Bass, Middle, Treble) per channel
Effects
Integrated DSP IR Speaker/Power Amp Simulation, Series Effects Loop
Connections
6.3mm Input/Send/Return, 6.3mm Stereo Balanced Output, 3.5mm Headphones, 5-pin MIDI, USB
Weight
Approximately 3.5 lbs (1.6 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The IRs provide a very convincing mic'd cabinet sound, but it's still a simulation—lacking the subtle nuances of a real speaker. It's excellent for recording, though.
No, the IRs are pre-loaded and not user-replaceable, limiting customization options for speaker tones.
It's primarily for preset recall and basic parameter changes, not full MIDI control over every function.
