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SKU ART-TUBEMP

ART Pro Audio Tube MP Microphone Preamp with 48V (Original)

$109.99
  • Dimensions: 5.0"D x 5.5"W x 2.0"H

  • Weight:  1.5 lbs

  • Dynamic Range:  >100dB (20Hz to 20kHz)

  • Frequency Response:  10Hz to 20kHz (+0,-1dB)

  • THD:  <0.1% (typical)

  • CMMR:  >75dB (typ @1kHz)

  • EIN:  -129dBu (ÔAÕ weighted XLR to XLR)

  • Maximum Gain:  70dB (XLR to XLR typical); 60dB (1/4Ó to XLR typical)

  • Max. Input Level:  +14dBu (XLR), +22dBu (1/4Ó)

  • Max. Output Level:  +28dBu (XLR), +22dBu (1/4Ó)

  • Input Impedance:  2k ohms (XLR), 840K ohms (1/4Ó)

  • Output Impedance:  600 ohms (XLR), 300 ohms (1/4Ó)

  • Power Requirements:  USA - 9 VAC @ 700ma (typ); Export units configured for country of destination

  • Warranty:  3 Years

Manufacturer's Description

The Tube MP is the world's most popular external tube microphone preamp. Whether you're working with a digital, computer or analog recording system, the Tube MP's TEC award nominated design will allow you to obtain professional recording studio results at a fraction of the cost of comparable equipment. The hybrid design of the Tube MP allows it to add warmth and fatness to a signal while maintaining exceptionally low-noise and high quality. While its primary application is to be used with a microphone, the Tube MP is an exceptional direct box - impedance matching, amplifying and improving the sound of any instrument plugged into it.The usage of external mic/line preamps has become increasingly popular over the past several years. The Tube MP offers superior performance and sound quality to the "on-board" preamps found in today's low-cost mixers and multi-trackers. It's sound has been consistently favored over other products costing upwards to ten-times its price. Professional quality sound combined with professional features like: a hand-selected 12AX7a tube, phantom power and phase reverse are what have made the Tube MP a staple in thousands of studios worldwide. For a minimal investment, a Tube MP can provide the single largest improvement to the sound of your studio.

Features

  • Provides Superior Preamplification for: Microphones, Instruments and Line Level Sources

  • Hand Selected 12AX7a Provides 70dB of Gain Smooth, Warm and Fat Sound Quality

  • Variable Input and Output Gain Controls

  • Excellent as a Tube DI

  • XLR and 1/4" Inputs and Outputs +48 volts

  • Phantom Power

  • Phase Reversal Switch

  • Superior Sonic Performance to On-Board Preamps

  • TEC-Award Nominated Design

  • Portable, All Steel Construction

  • 1 Year Warranty