For acoustic performers who use multiple instrument, or amplify a guitar with a dual-source system, the prospect of getting a preamp with a number of channels may be very enticing: fewer items of drugs at your toes, and extra management over your sound. 

Amongst touring execs, Grace Design’s FELiX preamp has lengthy been a popular two-channel choice, however the FELiX comes with a hefty price ticket (north of $1,300) and quite a lot of complexity. Enter Grace’s MOXi, a preamp/blender with a a lot less complicated characteristic set, smaller footprint (about 7 by 4 inches), and lower cost ($680 avenue) that also delivers the studio-quality sound the corporate is understood for.

Launched in 2025, MOXi presents unbiased controls on the 2 channels for achieve, high-pass filter, and three-band EQ (together with sweepable midrange, which BiX, MOXi’s single-channel sibling, doesn’t have). Each channels even have part reverse switches and may present 6-volt energy adequate for small instrument-mounted mics. Toggle between channels with a footswitch, or change the setting on the again to mix the 2. A second footswitch is for increase (as much as 10 dB), and a 3rd mutes the output for tuning or unplugging.

For dual-source amplification techniques, you’ll be able to plug in a single TRS cable and ship the sources to separate channels. There’s an results loop and an amp/line out along with the XLR output. 

I had the possibility to check out MOXi in quite a lot of gigs. Typically I’m switching between a Collings OM2H Reduce (with a Ok&Ok Pure Mini pickup) and a Strumstick, and the MOXi made it a snap to stability their ranges and EQ—no tweaking crucial from the engineer. The sound was tremendous clear and clear on each devices, and straightforward to regulate. I used the results out so as to add a Boss tuner pedal, and dialed within the increase for solos when taking part in with a band. 

With my guitars outfitted with Fishman Uncommon Earth Mix techniques, I despatched the magnetic pickup and inside mic to separate channels on MOXi. I appreciated the flexibility to set their achieve and EQ independently—particularly helpful for the delicate mic sign—after which management the combo.

For me, MOXi hits the spot—dealing with two-instrument and dual-source setups with out overwhelming me with knobs and choices. It’s a rugged, dependable, and superb-sounding preamp with all of the necessities for high-fidelity acoustic amplification. gracedesign.com