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INSTALLATION

The Tube MP Studio may be used in a wide variety of applications and
environments.  Self-contained in an all-steel enclosure, the Tube MP
Studio is designed for continuous professional use. Because the unit is
compact and lightweight, mounting location is not critical. However, for
greater reliability we recommend that you not place the Tube MP
Studio on top of power amps or other sources of heat. The tube
circuitry needs about a minute to “warm up” from a cold power up.

 AC POWER HOOKUP

The Tube MP Studio has an external power supply designed to
operate at 115 VAC @ 50 to 60 Hz. Units manufactured for use
outside the United States of America have been modified 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 you need
to purchase one locally, just make sure that you specify 9 Volt AC (not
DC), at 800 ma.

 AUDIO CONNECTIONS

Audio connections to and from the Tube MP Studio are balanced XLR
(Pin 2 = Hot (+), Pin 3 = Cold (-), Pin 1 = Ground) and unbalanced ¼”
(Tip = Hot (+), Sleeve = Ground). We recommend that you switch off
the +48V Phantom Power whenever changing connections to the XLR
input.

 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Warning:

 To avoid the risk of shock or fire, do not expose this unit to

moisture. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Do not remove the
metal cover; there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Only use the
power adapter that came with this unit or one obtained from ART’s
Customer Service Department.

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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