Lingering PL-IR Questions Answered!

We've had each of these questions asked a few times so we thought the answers deserved a video. If you have any additional questions go ahead and leave them in the comments and we may include them in a future video. Enjoy!
00:00 Intro
00:32 Bank/Preset Knob
03:07 How to load your own IRs
06:11 IR sample rates
06:59 XLR vs 1/4" output levels
09:00 End
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Main gear used in the video:
Grosh Electrajet
JEDAMP V-18
Fryette PL-IR
UAD Apollo Twin
Logic Pro
Music: Joe Gamble
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Power Load® IR
Tunable Reactive Load Analog Cab + IR
Record Direct Using Your Favorite Tube Amp:
The Fryette Power Load® IR is an easy to use, tunable reactive load coupled to a powerful Analog Cab + Mic Emulation and IR loader that allows you to silently record your favorite clean and cranked guitar tube amplifier.
Whether you are setting your tweed combo at the sweet spot or doing a full right-hand sweep on your 100-watt head, the Power Load® IR allows you to fine tune the reactive behavior the amplifier response, choose your favorite IR and dial in the response character of the Cab + Mic Emulation for unprecedented control of your direct performance.
Load your own cabs, or use ours:
New for 2022, Power Load IR gets an all-new Digital Cab IR loader complete with memory space for 16 cabs, including 8 of our most popular cabs. You can also load your favorite cabs.
The Power Load IR is the only stand-alone solution that provides two integrated cabinet sim options, Analog (for zero latency and expansive dynamic range) and Digital IR (for realistic room reflections and convolutions). You can use both individually or simultaneously. You can also defeat the cab sim and use an external IR.
Professional-Quality Headphone Amplifier:
A high-quality stereo headphone amplifier with a stereo effects loop allows you to insert delays and reverb pedals into the headphone mix, plus a Program Input that accepts a stereo music source such as a CD or MP3 player or group rehearsal mixer for silent practice.
Perform Live:
For live performance you can place the Power Load IR in between your amp and cabinet, sending the XLR with either or both Cab sims direct to the Front of House PA and Monitor board. No cabs? No Problem! You can crank your favorite amp silently, delivering dynamic consistent tone direct to the console.
Proven Design:
The Power Load® IR offers incredible dynamics, feel and studio-quality performance in a convenient, affordable and lightweight portable package that sits neatly on top of any head or combo amplifier. The analog Cab+Mic Emulation system, provides realistic and responsive mic’d cabinet tones direct to your interface, mixer or headphones.
The Fryette Power Load IR is the most comprehensive total reactive load solution available today.
Recording • Silent practice • Live performance
Features:
• Award Winning Power Station® Reactive Load with Selectable High and Low Frequency Response.
• Eight High Quality Fryette® and Sound City® Cab Models.
• User IR Loader.
• Analog Cab + Mic Emulation.
• 200W Speaker Load Capacity.
• Selectable Input Impedance (2/4, 8 or 16 Ohm).
• Silent Recording Capability.
• Stereo Headphone Amp with Program Input and Dedicated Stereo FX Loop.
• Passive Unbalanced and Transformer-Isolated Balanced XLR Direct Outputs.
• Variable Line Level and Phase Switch for Passive Direct Outputs.
• Active Unbalanced 1/4" Phone and Balanced XLR Analog Cab and IR Outputs.
• Universal Input 12VDC power supply.
Dimensions: 8.75 in. x 6.15 in. x 2.75 in.
Weight: 4 lbs
Carry bag and Speaker Cable Kit sold separately
For those looking for Attenuators, see the Fryette Power Station® PS-2 or PS-100

[@kylegewecke4854]

The JED V18 is a killer amp. Glad to see you are still rocking it.

[@reddoggie100]

Very helpful!

[@rzk2755]

Thanks for the video, very informative :) I have a question about tube amps in general and as such it also applies to the Power Station. This is a question that I've literally seen 5-6 different answers to in the last 20 years but there wasn't a definitive one. What is the recommended use of the Standby switch on tube amps that have it? It's clear that when you're powering up the amp after a long period it should be left on Standby to let the tubes warm up before getting high voltage. The confusion starts when it's time to take a break. Should the Standby switch be used for that? I've heard that prolonged periods that an amp is left on Standby can cause cathode posioning and be actually harmful for your amp. So is it better to leave the amp on and instead of going to Standby just leaving the volume on zero? Also, if Standby can be used for breaks, how long is it safe for before cathode poisoning starts occuring? Also, is this something that's generally applicable to all tube amps or are there different circuits/tube types that work differently? On some smaller amps with EL84/6V6 tubes in the PA I regularly don't see a Standby switch at all. I'm sure many people (including me) would consider it very, very helpful if Mr. Fryette cleared this up once and for all. Thanks in advance, Richard

[@cembobiohazard7779]

thanks for the video. Is it possible to blend the analog channel with the IR channel by patching the outputs with Line Input or Loop ?

[@mewhitak]

Any update on the rackmount kit ?

[@Grotsnik1992]

Hey, thx for the video, I have one question left. Beside the Sample Rate of 48 kHz, what is the specified bit depth 24 Bit or 16 bit and what is the maximum lengh of the IR, maybe 20ms? I can't find informations about this topic in the user manual.

[@FryetteAmps]

24 bit, 20ms.

[@Grotsnik1992]

Hey, i have another question. Is it normal behavior of the PL-IR when you listen to the IR XLR Output and turn the IR LEVEL Knob all the way to the left (mute) that you can hear a little bit of the unfiltered direct sound of the amp, that kind of hissing sound that you get without an IR? Greetings and thx for the support and all the useful videos.

[@FryetteAmps]

A little bleed is normal. Just keep the IR Level control up around noon to 3 o'clock.

[@redcable]

Is it safe to use a fender champ (3.2 ohms) on the 2/4 ohm setting?

[@FryetteAmps]

Yes!

[@Vikkk1978]

Is it possible to download the Fryette cabinets IR separately somewhere?

[@FryetteAmps]

Not at the moment. Coming soon though.

[@cigilovic]

@@FryetteAmps Really want to try these

[@peterzlateff-fh7yt]

Just picked up one and I’m impressed with the build quality. Built like a tank. Will hook it up and see what I get.

[@markwhitaker3867]

When is the rackmount kit coming ?

[@FryetteAmps]

Should be available in January.

[@mewhitak]

Any update on the rackmount kit ? thanks ! @@FryetteAmps

[@jdg1279]

Possibly dumb question, but how do you control the headphone amp volume?

[@FryetteAmps]

The headphone out plays the IRs, so adjusting the IR level control sets the headphone level.

[@jdg1279]

@@FryetteAmps Thank you!