Friedman IR-X Dual Tube Preamp
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Friedman
IR-X Dual Tube Preamp
Product Info
Article Number:
572666
Brand:
Friedman
Model:
IR-X Dual Tube Preamp
Category:
Electric Guitar Preamps
Price:
$482.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The IR-X is a seriously clever piece of kit. Friedman’s signature amp tones are crammed into a pedal, complete with a decent IR cab simulation – great for recording or playing quietly. It's a solid choice for gigging players wanting that Friedman vibe without hauling a full stack.
Product Description
- Friedman IR-X Dual Tube Preamp
- Tube Pedal Preamp for Electric Guitar
- Channels: 2
- A complete Friedman rig in a compact
- pedalboard-friendly housing
- Each channel provides the overtone richness and response of Dave Friedman's best designs
- The DSP-IR speaker/power amp simulation sends a studio-quality
- miked 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 effect loop
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- Send: 6.3 mm jack
- Return: 6.3 mm jack
- Balanced output: 6.3 mm stereo jack
- Headphone output: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
- MIDI (5-pin)
- Power supply connection: Barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- centre negative
- Power consumption: 800 mA
- Power supply via 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 is not possible.
PROS
- • Exceptional Friedman tone in a compact, pedalboard-friendly format.
- • Dual channels offer distinct voicings, from clean to high-gain crunch.
- • Integrated DSP-IR provides surprisingly realistic speaker/power amp simulation.
- • Robust build quality with quality components; feels solid and reliable.
CONS
- • Limited EQ control compared to a full-sized amp; dialing in can be tricky.
- • 800mA power draw might require a beefy power supply on some pedalboards.
- • DSP IRs, while good, won’t perfectly replicate a real, complex speaker system.
Key Features
Channels
2
Preamp Type
Tube (12AX7)
EQ
3-band (Bass, Middle, Treble)
Effects
Series Effects Loop
Connections
6.3mm jack (Input, Send, Return, Balanced Output), 3.5mm (Headphone), MIDI (5-pin), USB
Weight
Approximately 3 lbs (1.36 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The IRs are surprisingly good for their size, but they lack the complex harmonic interaction of a real speaker and power amp combo – think of it as a very convincing approximation.
Absolutely, the IR-X excels as a boost or overdrive pedal; the series effects loop allows for pedal placement before or after the preamp section.
Yes, the balanced output minimizes noise and interference, making it ideal for connecting to a mixing console or audio interface in a studio environment.
