ART Tube MP/C

Used as a mic/line preamp or as a DI (direct) box, the Tube MP/C is designed to work seamlessly with any recording, sound-reinforcement, or electronic instrument setup. ART’s Tube MP/C circuitry is a hybrid design utilising the latest, most advanced, solid-state and tube technology. The preamplifier’s active balanced solid-state input provides extremely low noise and excellent common mode rejection. The ¼" high impedance input prevents loading of any connected device making the Tube MP/C perfect for DI or line level applications. The preamplifier’s second stage 12AX7a tube runs on a regulated DC voltage providing an additional 20dB of gain. The compression circuit features a VCA-less design and utilises optical electronics (Vactrol) coupled with a 12AX7a vacuum tube gain stage for superior musical performance.

• Tube-based mic/line preamplifier with up to 80 dB of gain
• Hand-selected 12AX7a tube (don't you hate it when they use their feet?)
• Optical (VCA-less) compressor circuitry = transparent dynamics control
• 1/4" unbalanced inputs and outputs
• XLR balanced inputs and outputs
• Transformer isolated XLR output
• Selectable output range for Line/Instrument interface levels
• LED meters for Tube Warmth, Gain Reduction and Output level
• +48V phantom power
• Phase reversal switch
• Selectable release time settings
• > 90dB dynamic range