ART Pro Audio Tube MP Studio V3 Tube Microphone Preamp with Variable Valve Voicing
V3™ provides optimized reference points to begin the recording process. The V3™ presets were created and fine-tuned by some of the industry's top studio and live-sound engineers, along with ART's veteran engineering department. V3™ allows you to select between a multitude of preamp settings designed for guitars (electric and acoustic), keyboards, bass guitars, drums, vocals and more. V3™ gives you incredible presets for every instrument you record, so all your recordings will sound professional.
The Tube MP Studio V3™ also features ART's OPL™ Output Protection Limiter, which precisely and accurately controls and maintains the output peak signal. The OPL circuitry is crucial in protecting the next link in a signal chain - such as a hard-disk recording system or a sound card.
Whether you're working with a computer, hard-disk, or digital multitrack recorder, the Tube MP Studio V3's design delivers professional recording studio results at a fraction of the cost of comparable equipment. While its primary application is to be used with a microphone, the Tube MP Studio V3 is an exceptional direct box - impedance matching, amplifying and improving the sound of any instrument plugged into it.
Features
• Provides Superior Preamplification for: Microphones, Instruments and Line Level Sources• V3™ Variable Valve Voicing
• OPL™ Output Protection Limiting
• Hand Selected 12AX7A Provides 70dB of Gain
• Smooth, Warm and Fat Sound Quality
• Variable Input and Output Gain Controls
• Excellent as a Tube DI
• XLR and 1/4" Inputs and Outputs
• +48 Volts of Phantom Power
• Phase Reversal Switch
• TEC-Award Nominated Design
• Rugged All-Steel Construction
Specifications
Input Connections- XLR (balanced), 1/4" TS
Output Connections
- XLR (balanced), 1/4" TS
Input Impedance XLR, 1/4"
- 3K ohms, 840K ohms
Output Impedance XLR, 1/4"
- 600 ohms, 300 ohms
Maximum Input Level, XLR
- +14dBu
Maximum Input Level, 1/4"
- +22dBu
Maximum Output Level, XLR
- +28dBu
Maximum Output Level, 1/4"
- +22dBu
CMRR
- 75dB (typical @ 1kHz)
Frequency Response
- 10Hz to 30kHz, +/-0.5dB
Dynamic Range
- 100dB (20-20kHz) typical
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
- 0.1% (typical)
Maximum Gain
- XLR to XLR 70dB (typical)
- 1/4" to 1/4" 54dB (typical)
- XLR to 1/4" 64dB (typical)
- 1/4" to XLR 60dB (typical)
Equivalent Input Noise (EIN)
- XLR to XLR -125dBu (A weighted)
- 1/4" to 1/4" -105dBu (A weighted)
- Tube Type 12AX7A, Dual Triode, Hand Selected
Power Supply Requirements
- Input 100-240V AC~50/60Hz
- Output 12V DC @ 800mA
Dimensions (HWD)
- 2 x 5.5 x 5" (50.8 x 139.7 x 127 mm)
Weight
- 1.5 lbs. (0.680 kg.)
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instrument or piece of studio gear, however, many people want to have the peace of mind in knowing that their investment will be protected should the product no longer be performing at 100%.
Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
- Product Replacement: If your product cannot be fixed or costs too much to fix, we will replace it with the equivalent model for no additional charge. If this is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
- No Lemon Policy: Your product will be replaced should the same problem occur multiple times.
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- Guitar Setup: Guitars purchased at Long & McQuade come with 1 free setup, to be redeemed within 1 year for new guitars and 90 days for used guitars.
- Loaners Available: A loaner product may be given while the product is being repaired.
- Power Surge Protection: Your product is covered even if damaged from a power surge.
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Long & McQuade reserves the right to restrict the purchase of additional years of Performance Warranty. Used products come with a 3-month Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Some products (i.e. computers, software, cymbals and other items) are covered only by the manufacturer‘s warranty. Consumables (i.e. strings, reeds, drum sticks, batteries, tubes, cross faders) are excluded as they are designed to be replaced. Cosmetic Damage, Accidental Damage, or problems caused by Humidity or Temperature Issues are not covered. Speakers damaged by overpowering are generally not covered. Our coverage does not provide compensation for loss of use. As of June 2018 the Performance Warranty is no longer transferable. The warranty is only valid in Canada.
Purchasing additional years of coverage
Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
- NEW products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- USED products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to increase the warranty from 3 months to 1 year. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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| Tube MP Studio V3 Tube Microphone Preamp with Variable Valve Voicing | 811311 |
