The Grace Design m701 is a modular audio interface designed for professional and commercial recording studios. As Grace Design’s first fully integrated interface, the m701 combines top-tier AD/DA conversion with a highly customisable platform. Its modular architecture ensures flexibility, accommodating anything from compact in-the-box systems to expansive hybrid studio setups.
Since the early 2000s, Grace Design has incorporated AD/DA conversion into its mic preamps and monitoring products. Despite advancements in converter chips, achieving superior audio quality relies on expert design of the surrounding components. The Grace Design m701 exemplifies this expertise with precisely engineered analogue circuitry, robust power supply design, and precision clocking, delivering a transparent and musical sound that continues the company’s legacy.
The Grace Design m701 provides exceptional I/O flexibility, featuring eight card slots that support various configurations of 8-channel ADC and DAC modules. Digital I/O options include 32-channel slots for Digilink, Dante, USB2 (upcoming), Ravenna/AES67/ST2110, and future formats. A third expansion slot allows for additional functionality, such as a 24-channel AES3 module or Word Clock distribution. Standard digital I/O includes 8-channel AES, 8-channel ADAT, and 2-channel S/PDIF, while optional 4-channel mic preamp modules can also be added.
Operation is seamless, with configuration available through an intuitive front panel or the built-in GraceNet web interface, accessible via any browser. GraceNet provides full input/output metering, comprehensive configuration options, and integrated control for Grace Design m108 mic preamps, ensuring streamlined studio management.
A 32×8 built-in mixer supports multiple low-latency cue mixes, which can be accessed by artists using personal devices via GraceNet. The Grace Design m701’s 2U chassis is engineered for reliability, featuring a dual-redundant power supply and quiet cooling system. Backed by a 5-year transferable warranty, the Grace Design m701 is built to meet the demands of professional studios.
The Grace Design m701 delivers unmatched flexibility, superior audio quality, and dependable performance, setting a new standard for modern recording environments.
