ART Tube MP/C Tube Microphone Preamp & Compressor
ART Tube MP/C – Tube Microphone Preamp & Compressor
Bring classic tube warmth and smooth compression to your studio or stage setup with the ART Tube MP/C. This compact single-channel preamp and optical compressor gives you rich analog tone, flexible controls, and professional sound quality—all in a rugged, portable chassis. Ideal for vocals, instruments, podcasts, live sound, and home recording setups.
Key Features
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Tube Mic/Line Preamp
Hand-selected 12AX7a tube delivers warm, musical harmonics with up to 80 dB of clean gain.
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Optical Compressor / Limiter
Vactrol-based optical design provides smooth, transparent compression without unwanted artifacts.
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Flexible Inputs & Outputs
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XLR microphone input
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¼″ high-impedance instrument input
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Balanced XLR and unbalanced ¼″ outputs
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Selectable Line or Instrument output modes
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Compressor Controls
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Threshold: –20 dB to +20 dB
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Fast or Auto Release
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2:1 compression or 11:1 limiting ratio
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Additional Functions
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70 Hz low-cut filter
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+48V phantom power for condenser microphones
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Phase reverse switch
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LED metering for tube warmth, gain reduction, and output level
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Rugged Construction
Durable custom-extruded aluminum chassis for studio and touring use.
Specifications
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Specification |
Value |
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Input Impedance |
1 MΩ (¼″), 5 kΩ (XLR) |
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Output Impedance |
<600 Ω (¼″), <300 Ω (XLR) |
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Maximum Input Level |
+15 dBu (¼″), +10 dBu (XLR) |
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Maximum Output Level |
+19 dBu (Line mode) |
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Maximum Gain |
Up to +80 dB |
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Frequency Response |
20/30 Hz – 60 kHz (±1 dB, depending on input) |
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THD |
<0.1% at maximum gain |
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EIN |
–128 dBu (A-weighted) |
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CMRR |
>60 dB |
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Compressor Threshold Range |
–20 dB to +20 dB |
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Compressor Release Time |
150 ms (Fast) or 20 ms – 3 s (Auto) |
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Compressor Ratio |
2:1 (Compression) / 11:1 (Limiting) |
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Phantom Power |
+48 V, switchable |
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Power Requirements |
9 VAC, 1000 mA (included adapter) |
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Dimensions |
1.75″ H × 5.9″ W × 6.5″ D |
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Weight |
2.9 lb (1.32 kg) |
Ideal For
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Vocal recording
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Guitar & bass DI
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Podcasting and voiceover
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Re-amping
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Live sound reinforcement
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Studio engineers seeking affordable tube warmth