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ART Tube MP Studio Mic Preamp  

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Improving upon ART's popular Tube MP.

The original Tube MP made pro-caliber tube preamping available to ordinary musicians and home studios. The MP Studio goes a step further by adding a VU meter for better level control and ART's OPL (Output Protection Limiter), which controls and maintains the output peak signal to protect hard-disk recording systems and soundcards. The VU meter reflects the impact of the OPL circuitry when it is activated, which allows more effective fine tuning of the audio signal. It is a valuable tool for recording in project and home studios and can also function as a DI box with impedance matching and preamplification for line-level sources. Includes a 3-year warranty.

Features

  • Provides Superior Preamplification for: Microphones, Instruments and Line Level Sources
  • Analog VU Meter
  • OPL Output Protection Limiter
  • Hand-Selected 12AX7A Vacuum Tube
  • Variable Input and Output Gain Controls
  • Provides over 70 dB of Gain
  • +48 Phantom Power Switch
  • Phase Reversal Switch
  • XLR and 1/4" Inputs and Outputs
  • Portable, All-Steel Construction
  • Excellent as Tube DI
  • Built-in Brickwall Limiting
  • 20dB gain switch

Tube MP Studio Mic Preamp Specifications:

  • Input Connections: XLR (balanced), ¼"TS (unbal)
  • Output Connections: XLR (balanced), ¼"TS (unbal)
  • Input Impedance XLR: ¼" 2K ohms, 840k ohms
  • Output Impedance XLR: ¼" 600 ohms, 300ohms
  • Maximum Input Level: XLR +14dBu
  • Maximum Input Level, ¼" +22dBu
  • Maximum Output Level: XLR +28dBu
  • Maximum Output Level: " +22dBu
  • CMRR >75dB (typical @ 1kHz)
  • Frequency Response: 10Hz to 30kHz, ±5dB
  • Dynamic Range: >100dB (20-20kHz) typical
  • Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): <0.1% (typical)
  • Maximum Gain:
  • XLR to XLR 60dB (typical)
  • ¼" to ¼" 44dB (typical)
  • XLR to ¼" 54dB (typical)
  • ¼" to XLR 50dB (typical)
  • Equivalent Input Noise (EIN):
  • XLR to XLR -129dBu (A weighted)
  • ¼" to ¼" -105dBu (A weighted)
  • Dimensions 5.0"H x 5.5" W x 2.0"H
  • Weight 1.5 lbs.
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Great little preamp for acoustic/electric guitar

| Review By: Edward Kreul | 5 days, 7 hours ago

0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Features:

The vu meter is a nice addition.

Quality:

Seems well built and sturdy.  Time will tell on the durability.

Value:

Can't beat it for the money.

Overall:

This little amp is just what I needed to get add volume and richness to my active pickup acoustic and make my passive pickup guitar a feasible option for small venues.  The power adapter is a little different than most but I found that the one from my old Digitech RP200 is similar and works just fine with this preamp.

Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
Yes
Musical Experience:
30 years
Style of music you play:
Instrumental guitar & singer/songwriter
Where you live:
NC

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ART Tube Studio Mic Preamp

| Review By: Frederick Pryor | 2 weeks, 3 days ago

0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Features:

Input and output gain controls, phantom power button, phase reverse button, lighted analog VU meter with a power LED that glows green when the unit is on and turns red when you get in trouble with the input signal clipping or limit is activated. When it warms up it sounds great.

Quality:

Case is of all metal construction. Dont know the quality of the tube as it's not easily accessible. I belive it's hard wired to the circuit boread. Input and output are both XLR and 1/4", nice! Again, when it warms up, it sounds pretty darn good.

Value:

For the price, buy one, try it you'll like it

Overall:

I have brought a total of three of these jewels. I've had no issues with any of them and they all work and sound great. Best value in and inexpensive tube pre amp that does what it claims to do.

Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
Yes
Musical Experience:
Style of music you play:
Where you live:
Virginia

Did you find this review helpful? yes no1122877

Great Preamp

| Review By: Guitar Man | 3 weeks, 6 days ago

0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Features:

This has just the features you need, plus a couple extra you wouldn't normally see in this price range: Reverse Phase and +20db switch.

Quality:

Durable Metal case and solid knobs and buttons.

Value:

Great Value!

Overall:

If you are thinking about picking this up, just do so. For the money, you can beat this little guy. It adds great tube warmth and overall character to your sound. I've used two of these in the past adding some tonality to a bass and guitar recording. I just tried it out today with some vocals and I was pretty impressed. The great thing is, if it breaks.... it's only around 35 bucks!

Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
Yes
Musical Experience:
Performing Musician
Style of music you play:
Rock
Where you live:
California

Did you find this review helpful? yes no1121773

AMAZING PRE AT AN AMAZING PIRCE!!

| Review By: Wayne-Yt9g5 | 2 months, 1 week ago

0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Features:

The only feature I didn't like is that it don't have a On/Off switch.....

Quality:

So far, So good.....

Value:

Great!!

Overall:

For the price I was amazed!!...It gave my vocals a smooth warm boost that you would get from a pre that costs 10x as much....I was also amazed at what it did for my electric guitars and bass. This little pre is just amazing!!....I need to get a couple more, So that I don't have to use the same one for vocals and instruments.....

Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
Yes
Musical Experience:
Session Musician
Style of music you play:
All
Where you live:
KY

Did you find this review helpful? yes no1117136

Cheap but great sounding Mic Pre

| Review By: Rich Gilbert | 3 months, 4 weeks ago

1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

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Overall:

Couldn't be easier to use. Sounds great imeediately, really warmed up my mics into my Prol Tools rig. I'm going to buy a few more of these just to have them around, they're so cheap but the sound quality is anything but cheap. Recommended.

Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
Yes
Musical Experience:
Professional musician for 35 years
Style of music you play:
rock, country, and prety much everything in between
Where you live:

Did you find this review helpful? yes no1109418

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