The Tube MP is the worldÆs most popular external tube microphone preamp. Whether youÆre working with a four-track, hard-disk, or digital multitrack recorder, the Tube MPÆs TEC award nominated design will allow you to obtain professional recording studio results at a fraction of the cost of comparable equipment. The hybrid design of the Tube MP allows it to add warmth and fatness to a signal while maintaining exceptionally low-noise and high quality. While its primary application is to be used with a microphone, the Tube MP is an exceptional direct box - impedance matching, amplifying and improving the sound of any instrument plugged into it.

Extended information

The usage of external mic/ line preamps has become increasingly popular over the past several years. The Tube MP offers superior performance and sound quality to the ôon-boardö preamps found in todayÆs low-cost mixers and multi-trackers. ItÆs sound has been consistently favored over other products costing upwards to ten-times its price. Professional quality sound combined with professional features like: a 12AX7a Tube, phantom power and Phase Reverse, are what have made the Tube MP a staple in thousands of studios worldwide. For a minimal investment, a Tube MP can provide the single largest improvement to the sound of your studio.

A R T is the industry leader in Tube dynamics processing equipment. Pick up a Tube MP today at your favorite authorized A R T dealer. PRODUCT FEATURES


Provides Superior Preamplification for: Microphones, Instruments and Line Level Sources

Hand Selected 12AX7a

Provides Over 70dB of Gain

Smooth, Warm and Fat Sound Quality

Variable Input and Output Gain Controls

Excellent as a Tube DI

XLR and 1/4ö Inputs and Outputs

+48 volts Phantom Power

Phase Reversal Switch

Superior Sonic Performance to On-Board Preamps

TEC-Award Nominated Design

1 Year Warranty

Designed and Manufactured in the USA


PRODUCT APPLICATIONS


Four to Twenty-Four Track Home Recording Studios

FOH Sound Systems

Tube Direct Box

Guitar, Bass and Keyboard Rigs

Digital Audio Workstation & Computer Recording

MIDI Recording and Samplers

Line Driver

Technical specifications

Dimensions: 5.0"D x 5.5"W x 2.0"H
Weight: 1.5 lbs
Dynamic Range: >100dB (20Hz to 20kHz)
Frequency Response: 10Hz to 20kHz (+0,-1dB)
THD: <0.1% (typical)
CMMR: >75dB (typ @1kHz)
EIN: -129dBu (æAÆ weighted XLR to XLR)
Maximum Gain: 70dB (XLR to XLR typical)
Maximum Input Level: +14dBu (XLR), +22dBu (1/4ö)
Maximum Output Level: +28dBu (XLR), +22dBu (1/4ö)
Input Impedance: 2k ohms (XLR), 840K ohms (1/4ö)
Output Impedance: 600 ohms (XLR), 300 ohms (1/4ö)
Power Requirements: 9 VAC @ 700ma (typ)