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Specifications

Frequency Response: 

 20 Hz to 22 kHz, +0.1, -0.5 dB, –1 dB at 50 kHz (relative to 1 kHz level with 150 ohm source)

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2k

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10k

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Gain: 

0 dB to 66 dB input to output, switch selectable

Gain Accuracy: 

+0.6, –0.1 dB with reference to front panel gain markings  

(150 ohm source, 100k ohm load impedances)  

Equivalent Input Noise: 

–126 dBu (–128 dBV) minimum  

(150 ohm source, flat weighting, 22–22 kHz bandwidth, gain setting 36 dB or greater  

Output Clipping Level: 

+22 dBu minimum with 100k ohm load  
+20 dBu minimum with 600 ohm load 

Input Clipping Level:  

+4 dBu minimum at the 0 or +18 dB gain setting 

Dynamic Range:  

122 dB minimum at the +18 dB gain setting

THD + Noise: 

0.05% maximum (from 50 Hz – 22 kHz @ +4 dBu output level, +46 dB gain setting) 

Common Mode Rejection Ratio:

100 dB minimum at 80 Hz 
60 dB minimum at 10 Hz

Input: 

Transformer-balanced, 2000 ohm input impedance

Output: 

Transformer-balanced, 130 ohm output impedance 

Low Cut: 

80 Hz or 160 Hz (switch selectable), 6 dB per octave

Phantom Power:

12-volt or 48-volt (switch selectable) per DIN 45 596 specification

Limiter:

Limits to +17 dBu output level 10:1 limiting ratio; 5 mS attack time, 100 mS release time;  

Amber/Red LED indicates limiting/clipping 

Internal Voltage Rails:

±15 V, regulated

Power: 

2 AA batteries, 24 hours life typical with +4 dBu signal into 600 ohms, no phantom power. 

Power LED: 

Green indicates power and good battery. Red indicates power with low batteries. LED turns red when 
approximately 4 hours of battery life remain. 

Polarity:

Mic input to line output is non-inverting

Operating Temperature Range: 

0° to 70° C  32° to 160° F 

Dimensions:  

43 mm x 94 mm x 140 mm (h x w x d)  
(1.7” x 3.7” x 5.55”) 

Weight: (unit only): 

0.56 kg, 1.24 lbs (unit only)  
0.86 kg, 1.90 lbs (packaged) 

Certification: 

Meets FCC Part 15 Class B 
Eligible to bear CE mark (see conformance statement) 

Summary of Contents for MP-1

Page 1: ...07 Sound Devices LLC Sound Devices LLC E7556 State Rd 23 33 Reedsburg WI 53959 USA Voice 1 608 524 0625 Fax 1 608 524 0655 www sounddevices com MP 1 Microphone Preamplifier User Guide and Technical Information ...

Page 2: ...transformers RF filtering and all metal construction High current line output driver capable of driving very long cable runs Transformer Balanced Premium quality input transformer provides superior sonic quality and freedom from interfer ence problems Custom designed output transformer provides line driving ability with freedom from interfer ence problems Limiter Extended range peak limiter via du...

Page 3: ...um at 80 Hz 60 dB minimum at 10 Hz Input Transformer balanced 2000 ohm input impedance Output Transformer balanced 130 ohm output impedance Low Cut 80 Hz or 160 Hz switch selectable 6 dB per octave Phantom Power 12 volt or 48 volt switch selectable per DIN 45 596 specification Limiter Limits to 17 dBu output level 10 1 limiting ratio 5 mS attack time 100 mS release time Amber Red LED indicates lim...

Page 4: ...tch Selects the amount of gain from input to out put adjustable in 11 increments 5 POWER Switch Powers the unit when switch is in the up posi tion 6 POWER LED Bi color LED illuminates green when the unit is powered and changes to red when approxi mately four hours of battery life remain Back Panel Connectors and Controls 7 8 9 10 LIMITER POWER 160 80 MP 1 MIC PRE SOUND DEVICES FLAT GAIN dB ON ON 0...

Page 5: ...namic microphones typically do not require phantom power A properly connected balanced dy namic microphone will typically not be affected by the presence of phantom power nor will it draw any current However it is good practice to turn phantom power off if the microphone cable is suspect Poor or incorrectly wired microphone cable can cause audible artifacts in the microphone signal Phan tom is an ...

Page 6: ...RODUCTS THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OR THE PARTIES RELATIONSHIP INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES RESULTING FROM OR RELATED TO THE DELETION OR OTHER LOSS OF AUDIO OR VIDEO RECORDINGS OR DATA REDUCED OR DIMINISHED AUDIO OR VIDEO QUALITY OR OTHER SIMILAR AUDIO OR VIDEO DEFECTS ARISING FROM RELATED TO OR OTHERWISE ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE PRODUCTS OR THE END USER S USE OR OPERATION THEREOF REGARDLESS OF...

Page 7: ...dio visual and entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use Part 2 Immunity EN55022 1995 CISPR 22 1997 Radiated and conducted emissions Class B EN61000 4 2 1995 IEC1000 4 2 1995 ESD 6kV contact 8kV air discharge EN61000 4 3 1995 IEC1000 4 3 1995 Radiated RF Immunity 10 V m 80 1 kHz amplitude modulation EN61000 4 4 1995 IEC1000 4 4 1995 EFT Burst I O lines 25 kV to 1 0 kV EN61000 4...

Page 8: ...ations set forth above they may not apply in all cases For all service including warranty repair please contact Sound Devices for an RMA return mer chandise authorization before sending your unit in for repair Product returned without an RMA number may experience delays in repair When sending a unit for repair please do not include ac cessories including SSD drives CF cards batteries power supplie...

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