ART / TUBE MP PROJECT SERIES U

An evolved version of the ultra-popular Tube MP microphone preamp. It boasts enhanced features such as switchable input impedance and a high-pass filter.

■ Vacuum Tube Microphone Preamplifier

The Tube MP, which revolutionized microphone preamps, has evolved even further. In addition to the original Tube MP features, the following functions have been added:

Input Impedance Switching (Low/High)

High-Pass Filter

4-Stage LED Meter

Limiter

Stackable Body

As before, it can be used for a wide range of applications, including microphones and instruments, adding the warmth of vacuum tubes to digital recordings.

■ Newly Developed Input Section

A newly developed input section with ultra-low noise discrete circuitry has been created. The input section is extremely flat, faithfully reproducing the sound of microphones and instruments.

■ 12AX7 Vacuum Tube

A carefully selected 12AX7 vacuum tube gives warmth and breath to your music. The amount of vacuum tube drive is adjusted with the GAIN control. It offers a wide range of control, from transparent clean sound to the warm sound/distortion characteristic of vacuum tubes.


■ Input/Output

Equipped with XLR and ?″ input/output. Direct input is possible not only for microphones but also for acoustic guitars, basses, keyboards, etc.

The gain is up to 70dB, making it usable even with low-sensitivity microphones.

■ Input Impedance Switching

The input impedance can be switched. This allows you to select the optimal impedance depending on the microphone, maximizing the performance of vintage ribbon microphones, etc. It also allows you to actively utilize the tonal changes caused by impedance.

■ High-Pass Filter

Equipped with a high-pass filter (40Hz). It cuts unwanted low-frequency noise without significantly affecting the low frequencies. This helps to cut out noise such as air conditioner noise.

■ Low-Noise Phantom Power

Equipped with a low-noise 48V phantom power supply. When using condenser microphones, the phantom power supply does not become a noise source.

■ FET Limiter Prevents Overload

Equipped with an FET limiter. Prevents overload in output devices and recorder inputs without significantly altering sound quality. The limiter has a fast attack time, a natural release time, and a natural sound. This maximizes the dynamic range of the signal before digital conversion.

■ Phase Inversion Switch

Equipped with a phase inversion switch. Resolves phase issues in multi-microphone setups and problems with reversed-phase cables.

■ Stackable Body

Designed for stacking.

■ Features

Ultra-low noise discrete circuitry in the input

Clean and musical gain up to 70dB

Suitable for a wide range of microphones/instruments

High-level output capability

FET limiter to prevent overload

Switchable input impedance

Accurate LED meter

Low-noise +48V phantom power

XLR, 1/4-inch input/output

Phase inversion switch

High-pass filter

Input/output level control

Compact and stackable body

■ Notes

Tube MP Project Series The U model is a universal design update of the previous model (Tube MP Project Series). The power supply specifications have been changed, making it usable worldwide.

Input: 100-240V

Output: 12V DC Center, 1.0A

■Specifications

Frequency Response: 10Hz-40kHz (+0, -1dB)

Dynamic Range: >100dB (20Hz-20kHz)

THD <0.05% (Typical)

CMRR >60dB (Typical)

EIN -130dB (XLR to XLR A-weighted)

Maximum Input Level: +16dBu (XLR)

+17dBu (?″)

Maximum Output Level: +26dBu (XLR)

+20dBu (?″)

Input Terminals: ?″ Unbalanced (1MΩ), XLR Balanced

Output Terminals: Unbalanced (600MΩ), XLR (<300Ω)

Maximum Gain: 70dB (XLR to XLR), 50dB (XLR to XLR)

Input Gain Switch: 20dB

XLR Input Impedance: 4.7kΩ / 600Ω, switchable

High-Pass Filter: -3dB @ 40Hz, switchable

Phase: Normal / Invert, switchable

Limiter: Fast FET Limiter, >20dB width, (+6dBu XLR, 0dBu)

Phantom Power: +48V DC, filtered, current limited

Signal Meter: LED, fast attack, natural release, 30dB range, -15dB, -7dB, 0dB, clip (+15dB)

Vacuum Tube: Carefully selected 12AX7A

Exterior: Aluminum, rubber on both sides

Power Input: 100-240V

Output: 12VDC Center, 1.0A

Dimensions: 44.5H × 150W × 165D mm

Weight: 1.14 kg