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Welcome and thanks for purchasing the Grace Design m103 channel strip. We build all of our products to be completely
reliable and easy to use, so you can concentrate on making great recordings, not struggling with complicated equipment
or difficult product manuals. While you will find the m103 is completely straightforward to use, we do ask that you spend
a little time familiarizing yourself with this product manual to help avoid any common user difficulties.
In the event that you do encounter any technical difficulties with this or any of our products, feel free to call us at 303-
443-7454. Our office hours are 9 to 5, Monday through Friday, MST, or you may email any technical questions to: info@
gracedesign.com.
Also, please check out our web support page listed below for the latest Grace Design product information, owners
manuals and technical documents.
Grace Design has been building audiophile-quality products for the recording industry for over 15 years. The technology
in the m103 is the result of extensive listening, field-testing and careful refinement. Your new m103 channel strip
represents a combination of absolutely pristine audio performance, robust mechanical construction and bombproof
reliability at a reasonable price. Regardless of what audio sources you plan to record, your m103 will faithfully serve as a
versatile link between your microphone or instrument and recording device.
We sincerely hope our products help you achieve a new level of excellence in your work!
Table of Contents
Features 4
Front Panel Controls / Features
Installing and Connecting the m103
Metering 11
Setting the TRIM control