| The Tube MP Project Series is a professional quality audio interface
that lets you connect microphone, instrument, and line level signals to
audio inputs to digital audio workstations as well as standard analog
devices. We took our legendary Tube MP series and updated every aspect
of the design, inside and out, while still maintaining a compact,
reliable, cost effective product, and added a USB output. From the new
all-aluminum stackable chassis to the precision LED level metering
circuitry, we have improved virtually every aspect of our already
successful Tube MP series and added USB connectivity.
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a common hardware interface used for
quick and easy connection of peripherals like the ART USB TUBE MP. The
TUBE MP features a single Type B USB peripheral connector on the rear
panel for outputting audio over USB to your computer. One of the nice
features of USB is its Hot Swapping capability, allowing the Tube MP to
be connected and disconnected without turning your computer off. The
ART USB TUBE MP is fully USB 1.1 compliant, operating under Windows
98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista, as well as Mac OS 9.1 or newer.
The new ultra low noise discrete microphone preamp front end has an
extremely flat and wide frequency response and handles a wide range of
input signal levels with a minimum of coloration. This gives you a very
clean and neutral sound with a wide variety of signal sources. The high
impedance 1/4” instrument inputs optimized for guitar pickups allowing
every nuance to be heard. We use a high quality 12AX7A tube inside to
add warmth to musical dynamics and the power supply is external to keep
AC line noise and hum back at the wall.
The input Gain control and switch help you to maximize your input
dynamic range as well as control how hard you are driving the tube.
Input impedance is switch selectable to optimize your microphone’s
response right on the front end. These two features are a must when
trying to get the most out of a vintage ribbon or studio grade
microphone. The switch selectable high-pass filter removes very low
frequency rumble and wind noise before it has a chance to overload your
inputs. The Bessel filter design is set at a low 40Hz to preserve bass
tonality and time domain response and it is very effective when
tracking or interfacing to your computer based audio workstation.
Phantom power is available for the XLR input and is a clean +48 Volts
DC from a low noise internal supply that is current limited to prevent
damage to your sensitive microphones.
A FET Limiter with fast attack and musical release times limits the
maximum audio output level to prevent overloading succeeding equipment
while still maintaining a clear uncompressed sound. This allows you to
maximize the dynamic range of your signal before converting to digital.
A Phase Invert switch allows you to switch signal polarity right at the
source. This feature is especially handy when you are mixing the signal
output with other channels in a mix. The Output control comes after the
Tube and Limiter and is used to match the output level to a wide
variety of systems. Following it is a new output section that provides
high output signal drive capability to both outputs. Features- USB Interface Output
- Extremely Low Noise Discrete Front End
- Up to 70dB of Clean, “Musical” Gain
- High Output Signal Drive Capability
- Fast FET Limiter to Prevent Overload
- Switch Selectable Input Impedance
- Precision LED Metering
- Built-in Low Noise Phantom Power Supply
- Compact, Stackable all Aluminum Chassis
- XLR and 1/4” Inputs and Outputs
- Phase Invert Switch
- High Cut Filter Switch
- Variable Input and Output Controls
- Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista Compatible
- Compatible with Mac OS 9.1 and newer
Tube Mic Preamps Series Overview Pro Dynamic Processors: The Digital MPA™ Solid Gold.
A professional microphone preamplifier is defined by warmth, presence
and clarity – core elements that make an audio processor desirable.
We’ve designed a microphone preamplifier that captures all these
elements, with an exceptionally affordable price.Introducing the
Digital MPA™ by ART. With features like variable input impedance,
selectable plate voltage, dual differential Class A inputs, digital
outputs and sample rates up to 192kHz, it is truly a modern day classic.
Tube MP: The World’s Most Popular External Tube Mic Preamp.
Whether you’re working with a computer, hard disk or digital
multi-track recorder, the Tube MP’s TEC award nominated design will
allow you to obtain professional results at an affordable price. ART
preamps offer warm tone, useful features, and are innovatively
designed. Our line of Tube MP products add presence, clarity and
fullness to any signal, and is exceptionally low-noise. Our Tube MP
Studio V3™ features V3™ Technology (Variable Valve Voicing), which
provides optimized reference points to begin the recording process. V3™
delivers a wide variety of settings designed for various microphones
and DI inputs, including guitars, basses, keyboards, synths, electronic
drums and much more. Don't settle for a copy-cat lookalike. Go with the
real thing - the Tube MP by ART!
Dynamic Tube Processors: TPS & DPS Our ART TPS
features two channels of award-winning ART microphone preamplification.
The DPS has the same preamplifier design, and adds ART’s critically
acclaimed 24 Bit – 96kHz A/D converter – for warm, vibrant and clean
digital audio. As with the TPS, the DPS features our V3™, which
delivers a wide range of professional sounding presets designed to
seamlessly integrate and enhance every microphone, musical instrument
and direct signal you process. |
