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Art Tube MP Studio manual

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Table of contents for the manual

  • Page 1

    - 1 - The ART TUBE MP STUDIO TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ......................................................................................... 2 Installation ........................................................................................... 3 AC Power Hookup ...........................................................................[...]

  • Page 2

    - 2 - INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Tube MP Studio - and congratulations: You now own one of the most versatile preamplifiers available. Offering a superb level of sound quality, the Tube MP Studio’s hybrid solid state and tube circuit design combined with a straightforward user interface quickly and easily gives you access to all of [...]

  • Page 3

    - 3 - INSTALLATION The Tube MP Studio may be used in a wide variety of applications and environments. Self-contained in an all-steel enclosure, the Tube MP Studio is designed for continuous professional use. Because the unit is compact and lightweight, mounting location is not critical. However, for greater reliability we recommend that you not pla[...]

  • Page 4

    - 4 - CONTROLS & INDICATORS INPUT CONTROL The Input Control sets the amount of input gain of the Tube MP Studio. Turn the control clockwise to increase gain and counterclockwise to decrease gain. You may control two ranges of gain with this control, +26 to +60dB and +6 to +40dB. Selection of the gain range is made with the +20dB gain switch. +2[...]

  • Page 5

    - 5 - Dynamic microphones should not be affected or damaged if they are plugged into a line where Phantom power is present. However, if the mic doesn't need it, do not use it. Some things are best left untested! PHASE REVERSE SWITCH The Phase Reverse switch is provided to reverse the phase of the signal. This switch works on Pins 2 and 3 of th[...]

  • Page 6

    - 6 - POWER/CLIP/LIMIT LED The bi-color Power/Clip/Limit LED lights green after power is applied and with lower level signals. If OPL is not being used, then the LED will serve as a signal clip indicator. It will light red whenever the signal at the tube’s output is about to clip. If the LED is constantly lit, reduce the signal level with the Inp[...]

  • Page 7

    - 7 - CONNECTIONS Despite the Tube MP Studio’s sophistication, it is easy to interface the unit with a wide variety of equipment. All inputs and outputs, are located on the rear panel. Standard ¼” and XLR inputs and outputs make patching simple. ¼” INPUT JACK The ¼” Input jack is for instrument and line level inputs. It has a high input [...]

  • Page 8

    - 8 - ¼” OUTPUT JACK The ¼” Output jack is unbalanced and should be used for sending signals to amps, processors, or other unbalanced configurations. Both balanced and unbalanced output connections may be used simultaneously. This is particularly useful when using the Tube MP Studio as a direct box for instruments or line level signals. Make [...]

  • Page 9

    - 9 - OPERATION The main application of the Tube MP Studio is a microphone preamplifier. Plug any microphone directly into either input and set the input and output controls to provide an appropriate level into the next stage of your system. Use the Tube MP Studio as an acoustic or piezo pickup preamplifier to run directly into a console, amp, proc[...]

  • Page 10

    - 10 - WARRANTY INFORMATION Limited Warranty Applied Research and Technology will provide warranty and service for this unit in accordance with the following warrants: Applied Research and Technology, (A R T) warrants to the original purchaser that this product and the components thereof will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a [...]

  • Page 11

    - 11 - SERVICE The following information is provided in the unlikely event that your unit requires service. 1) Be sure that the unit is the cause of the problem. Check to make sure the unit has the proper power supplied, all cables are connected correctly, and the cables themselves are in working condition. 2) If you find the unit to be at fault, w[...]

  • Page 12

    - 12 - TUBE MP STUDIO SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions 5.0”H x 5.5” W x 2.0”H Weight 1.5 lbs. Input Connections XLR (balanced), ¼ ”TS Output Connections XLR (balanced), ¼ ”TS Input Impedance XLR, ¼ ” 2K ohms, 840k ohms Output Impedance XLR, ¼ ” 600 ohms, 300ohms Maximum Input Level, XLR +14dBu Maximum Input Level, ¼ ” +22dBu Maximum O[...]