Art PRO MPA manual

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    PRO MP A P rofessional T wo Channel T ube Microphone P reamplifier U U S S E E R R ’ ’ S S G G U U I I D D E E[...]

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 2 Registration 2 Features 3 Overview 4 Setting Up 4 Unpacking 4 AC Power Hookup 4 Audio Connections 5 Installation 5 Safety Precautions 5 Powering Up 5 Front Panel Controls and Indicators 6 Power 6 Input Level Control 6 Output Level Control 6 +20dB Gain/Norm Switch 6 Phase Switch 7 Phantom Power Switch 7 HPF Control [...]

  • Page 3

    Features The PRO MP A is one of the finest microphone preamplifiers available. Developed in partnership with studio and live sound engineers, the PRO MP A possesses a ÒsoundÓ that is not avail- able from any other microphone preamp on the market - at any price! A member of the A R T Reference Series, the PRO MP A was designed and constructed with[...]

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    cumstances should the power cable be altered. If the cable becomes cut or damaged, discontinue its use and have it replaced before operating the Pro MP A. Audio Connections Audio connections to and from the PRO MP A are balanced XLR (Pin 2 Hot (+), Pin 3 Cold (-), Pin 1 Ground) and unbalanced 1/4Ó (T ip Hot (+), Sleeve Ground). We recommend using [...]

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    PRO MP A with the +20dB gain switch in is needed. Use the set- ting that best fits your application. Phase Switch The Phase Switch is provided to reverse the phase of a signal. This switch works on Pins 2 and 3 of the XLR Output jack of the channel. The Phase switch also reverses the polarity of the 1/4Ó output jack. In the Normal position, the si[...]

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    Level Control. VU Level Meter Each channel of the PRO MP A has a backlit VU meter showing its output level. The Ò0Ó level is calibrated to +4dBu. Use the VU meter when adjusting the Output Level Control to aid in sending the proper level to your next piece of equipment. REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS ItÕs easy to interface the PRO MP A with other equip[...]

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    W ARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMA TION Limited W arranty W arranty service for this unit will be provided by Applied Research and T echnology , Inc. in accordance with the following warranty statement. Applied Research and T echnology , Inc. (A R T) warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in work- manship and materials[...]

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    A R T PRO MP A SPECIFICA TIONS Dimensions: 3.50Ó H x 19Ó W x 6.5Ó D Input Connections: XLR (balanced), 1/4Ó unbal. Output Connections: XLR (balanced), 1/4Ó unbal. Input Impedance: XLR, 1/4Ó 1.67k ohms, 840K ohms Output Impedance: XLR, 1/4Ó 600 ohms, 300 ohms Maximum Input Level: XLR +17dBu Maximum Input Level: 1/4Ó +20dBu Maximum Output Lev[...]