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ART Tube MP Microphone Preamp (Model 127)

The ART Tube MP is a small tabletop mono tube mic preamp that's the #1 choice of musicians and engineers for a wide variety of applications. 101 People rated this product: Rate and Review This Product
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Manufacturer's Description for ART Tube MP Microphone Preamp (Model 127)

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 zZounds is an authorized dealer of ART products.
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)
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Shipping Weight: 2 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 4 in
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If you have additional warranty questions, please call the manufacturer at 585-436-2720
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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 Feature: all that i need but a vu meter would have been sweet Ease of Use: well theres 5 buttons.. nothing complicated Quality: looks and feel very fragile and it gets hot quickly Value: the best you can have for that amount of money Manufacturer Support: didnt need it yet The Wow Factor: some say it looks dull but i like its 70's gear style Overall: i give 9 for now but well see how far i go with it...looks very easy to break
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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. Feature: For the price, you get what you pay for. No complaints here. 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. 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. Manufacturer Support: Haven't needed it. The Wow Factor: It's actually a cool looking little guy. 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.
Style of Music: Rock, funk
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