EQ / Preamp (Tube Preamp / DI with IR) · $599.99
The Friedman IR-J is a hybrid tube Preamp / DI with IR pedal based on the 12AX7 tube preamp + IR cab sim (JEL/Marshall-style voiced), with Volume, Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Boost Volume, Boost Tone (per channel) controls. Features MIDI. From $599.99.
| Category | EQ / Preamp (Tube Preamp / DI with IR) |
| Circuit / based on | 12AX7 tube preamp + IR cab sim (JEL/Marshall-style voiced) |
| Signal | Hybrid |
| Controls | Volume, Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Boost Volume, Boost Tone (per channel) |
| Switches | 3-way Bright, 3-way CAB/IR select (per channel), 2-position gain structure (Ch2) |
| Footswitches | 3 |
| MIDI | Yes |
| I/O | 1/4" input, TRS balanced output, headphone out, series bypassable effects loop, USB, MIDI 5-pin + USB MIDI |
| Power | 12VDC (universal supply included) |
| Dimensions | 5.5" D x 6.5" W x 2.3" H (incl. knobs) |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs |
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