The ART Tube MP Studio V3 Mic Preamp is a single-channel microphone preamplifier that features ARTs revolutionary Variable Valve Voicing technology. The ART Tube V3 provides optimised reference points which have been created and fine-tuned by some of the industrys top studio and live-sound engineers. Additionally the ART Studio V3 is suitable for use with various instruments and line level devices. Complete with an Output Protection Limiter which precisely and accurately maintains the output signal the ART Tube MP Studio V3 Preamp is perfect for adding warmth and character to your recordings. Innovative Built-In Presets V3 provides an optimized reference points to begin the recording process. The V3 presets were created and fine-tuned by some of the industrys top studio and live-sound engineers along with our 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. Need to tweak the presets? Go right ahead — hone your perfect tone! Thats the power of V3. Exclusive OPL V3 also incorporates ARTs 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. Versatile and Powerful While its primary application is to be used with a microphone the Tube MP Studio V3 can also function as a direct box – impedance matching amplifying and improving the sound of any instrument plugged into it. The design of the Tube MP Studio V3 allows it to add warmth and fatness to a signal while maintaining low-noise. The Tube MP Studio V3 features all the tone and functionality of its predecessor the worlds number one Tube Mic Pre the Tube MP. Phase Reverse +48v phantom power clip LED and a +20dB switch are all included as well as an analog VU meter for visual tracking of the signal. Whether youre 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. Create Professional-Quality Recordings Every Time The Tube MP Studio V3 offers superior performance and sound quality to the “on-board” preamps found in todays low-cost mixers and multi-trackers. Professional quality sound combined with professional features – a hand-selected 12AX7a Tube Phantom Power and Phase Reverse – are what make the Tube MP Studio V3 an outstanding microphone preamp. The Tube MP Studio V3 can be used in a wide variety of applications including recording project and home studios where it s Variable Valve Voicing really shines. It also functions as a direct box with impedance matching and preamplification for line-level sources. Features Provides superior preamplification for microphones instruments and line level sources V3 design – variable valve voicing OPL – output protection limiting Hand selected 12AX7a valve provides 70dB of smooth gain with warm and fat sound quality Variable input and output gain controls Perfect for use as a tube DI XLR and 1/4 inputs and outputs +48V phantom power Phase reversal switch Superior sonic performance to on-board preamps Portable and durable all-steel construction Specifications Dynamic Range: > 100dB 20Hz – 20kHz Frequency Response: 10Hz – 20kHz (+0dB/-1dB) THD: CMMR: > 75dB (Typical @ 1kHz) Maximum Gain: 70dB (XLR to XLR Typical) Maximum Input Level: +14dBu (XLR) +22dBu (1/4) Maximum Ouput Level: +28dBu (XLR +22dBu (1/4 Input Impedance: 2k? (XLR) 840k? (1/4) Output Impedance: 600? (XLR) 300? (1/4) Power Requirements: 9 VAC@ 700ma (Typical) Dimensions: 5 x 5.5 x 2 (D x W x H) Weight: 1.5lbs