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ART Tube MP Microphone Preamp (Model 127)
Small tabletop mono tube mic preamp. Phantom power. Phase reversal. XLR and 1/4 in. IO.
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Want to know why the Tube MP is the world's most popular external tube microphone preamp? Maybe because it costs only a fraction of what you'd spend on comparable equipment, making it a great first mic preamp for a home studio.
But wait, home studios aren't the only reason the Tube MP is #1. More than that, the Tube MP isn't just a mic preamp -- musicians and engineers are using this versatile little box for all sorts of applications. But more on that in a minute. Let's get into what the ART Tube MP is all about.
First, a little refresher: A mic pre is an amplifier which boosts the low signal level of a microphone up to a line level signal. On a mixer, each input channel which accepts mic-level inputs will usually have a mic preamp onboard. But unless you spent a whole lot on your mixer, those preamps probably aren't that great. And if you are recording with a computer soundcard you may not have a preamp at all. Not to worry
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 (weighted XLR to XLR)
Maximum Gain:
70dB (XLR to XLR typical)
60dB (1/4 in. to XLR typical)
Maximum Input Level: +14dBu (XLR), +22dBu (1/4 in.)
Maximum Output Level: +28dBu (XLR), +22dBu (1/4 in.)
Input Impedance: 2k ohms (XLR), 840K ohms (1/4 in.)
Output Impedance: 600 ohms (XLR), 300 ohms (1/4 in.)
Power Requirements: 9 VAC @ 700ma (typ)
But wait, home studios aren't the only reason the Tube MP is #1. More than that, the Tube MP isn't just a mic preamp -- musicians and engineers are using this versatile little box for all sorts of applications. But more on that in a minute. Let's get into what the ART Tube MP is all about.
First, a little refresher: A mic pre is an amplifier which boosts the low signal level of a microphone up to a line level signal. On a mixer, each input channel which accepts mic-level inputs will usually have a mic preamp onboard. But unless you spent a whole lot on your mixer, those preamps probably aren't that great. And if you are recording with a computer soundcard you may not have a preamp at all. Not to worry
Technical Info
Dimensions (D x W x H): 5.0 x 5.5 x 2.0 in.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 (weighted XLR to XLR)
Maximum Gain:
70dB (XLR to XLR typical)
60dB (1/4 in. to XLR typical)
Maximum Input Level: +14dBu (XLR), +22dBu (1/4 in.)
Maximum Output Level: +28dBu (XLR), +22dBu (1/4 in.)
Input Impedance: 2k ohms (XLR), 840K ohms (1/4 in.)
Output Impedance: 600 ohms (XLR), 300 ohms (1/4 in.)
Power Requirements: 9 VAC @ 700ma (typ)
Quality mic preamp with real tube sound in a compact tabletop box! Up to 70dB is available for mics, as well as instrument or line level sources. Phantom power and phase reverse. XLR and TRS I/O.
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ART Tube MP Microphone Preamp (Model 127) Reviews
9 out of 10
ART Tube MP Preamp Customer Review
Feature:
all that i need but a vu meter would have been sweet
Quality:
looks and feel very fragile and it gets hot quickly
Value:
the best you can have for that amount of money
Desirability:
some say it looks dull but i like its 70's gear style
Sound:
for the price i was expecting less but after the first try i was amazed how much it was getting my sound warm and clean. by the way ive read in an article by joe gore(tom waits guitar player) that this preamp was sounding 1/40th less good than his 2000$ avalon preamp -future music magazine august 2005
Ease of Use:
well theres 5 buttons.. nothing complicated
Support:
didnt need it yet
Overall:
i give 9 for now but well see how far i go with it...looks very easy to break
all that i need but a vu meter would have been sweet
Quality:
looks and feel very fragile and it gets hot quickly
Value:
the best you can have for that amount of money
Desirability:
some say it looks dull but i like its 70's gear style
Sound:
for the price i was expecting less but after the first try i was amazed how much it was getting my sound warm and clean. by the way ive read in an article by joe gore(tom waits guitar player) that this preamp was sounding 1/40th less good than his 2000$ avalon preamp -future music magazine august 2005
Ease of Use:
well theres 5 buttons.. nothing complicated
Support:
didnt need it yet
Overall:
i give 9 for now but well see how far i go with it...looks very easy to break
Submitted: 07/04/2006
8 out of 10
zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us.
"Get what you pay for, plus a little quality on top."
Feature:
For the price, you get what you pay for. No complaints here.
Quality:
I've had mine for about a year now, no problems.
Value:
Definite value. I have used the Berhinger equivalent and the blows it away.
Desirability:
It's actually a cool looking little guy.
Sound:
It can be a little noisy if you are not careful, but if you set it up right, no noise at all. As far as adding "tube" warmth, no. The tube is just for looks. Sounds fine though. I have a Motu 896HD and this sounds fairly close, maybe just a little darker.
Ease of Use:
Plug it in and go, make sure not to crank either the input or output gain all the way and your fine.
Support:
Haven't needed it.
Overall:
I don't regret the purchase, and I plan on buying Art product in the future for sure. I might even get another one of these too.
For the price, you get what you pay for. No complaints here.
Quality:
I've had mine for about a year now, no problems.
Value:
Definite value. I have used the Berhinger equivalent and the blows it away.
Desirability:
It's actually a cool looking little guy.
Sound:
It can be a little noisy if you are not careful, but if you set it up right, no noise at all. As far as adding "tube" warmth, no. The tube is just for looks. Sounds fine though. I have a Motu 896HD and this sounds fairly close, maybe just a little darker.
Ease of Use:
Plug it in and go, make sure not to crank either the input or output gain all the way and your fine.
Support:
Haven't needed it.
Overall:
I don't regret the purchase, and I plan on buying Art product in the future for sure. I might even get another one of these too.
Submitted: 01/07/2008
Style of Music: Rock, funk
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