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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Tube MP Studio - and congratulations: You
now own one of the most versatile preamplifiers available. Offering a superb
level of sound quality, the Tube MP Studio’s hybrid solid state and tube
circuit design combined with a straightforward user interface quickly and
easily gives you access to all of its features.

The original ART Tube MP put professional-caliber tube preamplification
into the hands of thousands of musicians and recordists that wanted great
tube tone in a compact and flexible package.

The Tube MP Studio extends the range of applications by adding an output
protection limiter (OPL) to precisely control output peaks, and analog VU
metering to aid in setting and maintaining proper signal levels.

The Tube MP Studio can be used in a wide variety of applications including
recording, project and home studios, where its metering functionality and
OPL circuitry really shines. It also functions as a direct box, with impedance
matching and preamplification for instrument or line-level sources.

FEATURES:

• Built-in analog VU metering
• Built-in OPL (switch selectable)
• Over 60dB of gain
• Hand selected 12AX7A dual triode tube
• Balanced XLR inputs and outputs
• ¼” High impedance Instrument input and ¼” line level output
• +48V Phantom power (switch selectable)
• Phase Reverse Switch
• Gain (+20dB) Switch
• Input Gain Control
• Output Level Control
• Multifunction, dual color LED Power/Clip/Limit indicator
• Fully shielded all steel chassis
• Designed and developed in the USA

Summary of Contents for Tube MP Studio

Page 1: ...Indicators 4 Input Control 4 20 dB Gain Switch 4 Phantom Power 48V Switch 4 Phase Reverse Switch 5 OPL Peak Limiter Switch 5 Power Clip Limit LED 6 VU Meter 6 Output Control 6 Connections 7 Input Jac...

Page 2: ...ecisely control output peaks and analog VU metering to aid in setting and maintaining proper signal levels The Tube MP Studio can be used in a wide variety of applications including recording project...

Page 3: ...ed to comply with the required electrical specifications Only use the adapter that came with the Tube MP Studio If the adapter becomes lost or damaged contact ART Customer Service for replacement If y...

Page 4: ...l s red gain range labeling For microphone applications where more gain is needed push the switch in For hot line level inputs set the switch in the out position PHANTOM POWER 48V SWITCH The Tube MP S...

Page 5: ...shifted sound In some cases it may sound as if an instrument disappears if it happens to be 180 degrees out of phase Depressing the Phase switch can remedy this In general if your sound is thin or ou...

Page 6: ...e meter represents 6dBu at the output jack and 12dBu at the XLR output jack Besides showing the average analog level it is sensitive to attack transients When not using OPL the VU Meter is a great ind...

Page 7: ...input and as such can furnish Phantom Power when needed It can handle up to 14 dBu signals which is the hottest signal you would get out of any microphone For even hotter input signals you should use...

Page 8: ...ne to an instrument amp simultaneously a ground loop may be the problem To remedy this problem disconnect the ground wire pin 1 from the XLR cable plugged into the Tube MP Studio s output This interru...

Page 9: ...nd card The Tube MP Studio is ideal for use as a DI box Plug the instrument into either input and use the XLR or or both outputs to connect to your recorder board or PA system Because of its low noise...

Page 10: ...sions This warranty does not apply in the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs This warranty is void if the serial number is altered defaced or...

Page 11: ...urn Authorization number or questions regarding technical assistance or repairs Customer Service hours are 9 00 AM to 5 30 PM Eastern Time Monday through Friday 4 Pack the unit in its original carton...

Page 12: ...al to 44dB typical XLR to 54dB typical to XLR 50dB typical Equivalent Input Noise EIN XLR to XLR 129dBu A weighted to 105dBu A weighted Tube Type 12AX7A Dual Triode Hand Selected Power Requirements US...

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