ART Tube MP Studio V3 Tube Microphone Preamp
Product Description
Bring the rich warmth of tube tone to your mic, instrument, or line-level sources with the ART Tube MP Studio V3 — a powerful and flexible single-channel tube preamp designed for both home and professional studios. With ART’s signature V3™ (Variable Valve Voicing) technology and protective OPL™ (Output Protection Limiting) circuitry, this preamp gives you instant access to a range of tonal voices, while safeguarding your downstream equipment from clipping or overload.
Whether you’re recording vocals, guitars, keyboards, bass, or drums, the Tube MP Studio V3 delivers exceptional clarity, fatness, and low noise. Its rugged, all-steel chassis makes it a durable and portable workhorse, and its direct-box capabilities make it equally effective for instruments. With intuitive controls, phantom power, and phase-switching, it’s an essential tool for shaping your tone.
Key Features
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V3™ Variable Valve Voicing: Choose from 16 built-in presets across three character groups — Neutral, Warm, and OPL — to sculpt your tone quickly.
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OPL™ (Output Protection Limiting): Automatically limits output peaks to protect your next device in the chain from clipping.
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Hand-Selected 12AX7A Tube: Provides up to 70 dB of smooth, warm, and fat gain — ideal for rich coloration without harshness.
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Mic Preamplifier and Tube DI: Works with microphones, instruments, and line-level sources with equal finesse.
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XLR & ¼″ I/O: Balanced XLR input/output and unbalanced ¼″ jack make it highly versatile.
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+48 V Phantom Power: Supports condenser mics with switchable phantom power.
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Phase-Reversal Switch: Flip the signal phase for better alignment in multi-mic setups.
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Variable Input & Output Gain Controls: Fine-tune both input sensitivity and output level to suit your signal chain.
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Built-in Analog VU Meter: Monitor input level via a classic VU meter, making gain staging intuitive.
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LED Clip / Limit Indicator: Alerts you when output limiting (OPL) is active.
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Sturdy Build: Fully shielded, all-steel chassis ensures durability and low interference.
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Portable & Reliable: Compact footprint and designed for long-term, continuous use.
Specifications
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Specification |
Detail |
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Inputs |
XLR (balanced), ¼″ TS (unbalanced) |
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Outputs |
XLR (balanced), ¼″ TS (unbalanced) |
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Input Impedance |
~ 2 kΩ (XLR), ~ 840 kΩ (¼″) |
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Output Impedance |
600 Ω (XLR), 300 Ω (¼″) |
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Maximum Input Level |
+14 dBu (XLR), +22 dBu (¼″) |
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Maximum Output Level |
+28 dBu (XLR), +22 dBu (¼″) |
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Maximum Gain |
~ 70 dB (XLR-to-XLR) typical |
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Frequency Response |
~10 Hz to 30 kHz (± 0.5 dB) |
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Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) |
< 0.1% (typical) |
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Equivalent Input Noise (EIN) |
~ –129 dBu to –105 dBu (A-weighted) |
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CMRR |
> 75 dB (typical @ 1 kHz) |
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Dynamic Range |
> 100 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz) |
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Tube Type |
12AX7A, dual triode (hand-selected) |
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Power Requirement |
9 VAC @ ~0.8 A (universal power supply) |
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Dimensions |
~ 5.0″ × 5.5″ × 2.0″ (12.7 cm × 13.97 cm × 5.1 cm) |
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Weight |
~1.5 lbs (≈ 0.68 kg) |
Applications
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Home / Project Studio: Perfect for upgrading your mic preamps with warm, tube-driven tone.
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Voice Recording: Ideal for voiceovers, podcasts, vocals — especially when you want that vintage tube feel.
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Direct Instrument Recording: Use it as a tube DI for guitars, basses, keyboards — for more character than a standard DI.
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Live Sound: Its compact size and durable build make it suitable for portable live setups.
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Tone Shaping: With V3 presets, you can easily shape the color of your sound to match genre or instrument style.
Why Choose the ART Tube MP Studio V3?
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Offers tube warmth without compromising on low noise.
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Switchable voicing presets let you adapt quickly for different sources.
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Output Limiting protects your equipment — a smart safeguard for critical recording chains.
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Its compact, durable design makes it easy to integrate into any rig.