MP-2 Microphone Preamplifier
User Guide and Technical Information
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Input Panel Connectors and Controls
12.
MIC INPUTS
Transformer-balanced XLR inputs accepts
microphone level signals. Pin 2 = hot, pin 3 =
cold, pin 1 = ground.
13.
PHANTOM Power
Three-position switch selects either 48-volt or
15-volt phantom power for both inputs. Center
position turns phantom power off.
14.
High Pass Filter Switch
Three-position switch selects 80 Hz or 160 Hz
corner frequency filters, 6 dB per octave.
Filters affect both inputs. Center position of
switch removes filters from the signal path.
15.
Tape Output
3.5 mm TRS stereo output (unbalanced) can
be used to feed consumer level DAT, MiniDisc,
and CD recorders. Tip = left, ring = right,
sleeve = ground.
16.
Tape Return Level Control
Recessed potentiometers adjust Tape Return
level feeding the Headphone Monitor.
17.
Limiter Switch
Activates input peak limiter. ON position
functions as a dual mono limiter, with each
input signal controlling its own limiter. LINK
functions as a stereo limiter, with both left and
right inputs controlled simultaneously. Center
position of switch turns limiter off.
18.
Limiter Threshold Level Control
Recessed potentiometers adjust peak level of
limiter activation. Can be independently
controlled for each input.
Output Panel Connectors
19.
Strap Slot
Attachment point for camera straps.
20.
Tape Return Input Connector
3.5 mm TRS stereo (unbalanced) connector
allows external audio sources to be monitored
in the MP-2 Headphone circuit. Tip = left, ring
= right, sleeve = ground.
21.
Left and Right Line Level Outputs
Active-balanced XLR line-level outputs. +22
dBu peak output level. Pin 2 = hot, pin 3 =
cold, pin 1 = ground. Pin 3 can be grounded or
ungrounded to drive unbalanced inputs.
22.
BATTERY Compartment
MP-2 operates on two AA batteries. Insert
positive (+) end of batteries first.
23.
External DC Power Input
Accepts external DC power source (battery
supply or AC to DC transformer) from 5 - 18
VDC. Locking, threaded coaxial connector.
Center pin = positive, sleeve = negative.
MIC INPUTS
1
2
12V
48V
80
160
LIMITER
L
R
L
R
TAPE OUT
PHANTOM
LINK
ON
THRESHOLD
TAPE RTN
LEVEL
1(L)
2(R)
LINE OUTPUTS
5-14 VDC
+
-
TAPE RTN
12
15
13
14
17
16
18
22
23
20
21
19
