DUAL MP Two Channel Tube Microphone Preamplifier USER’S GUIDE
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Dual MP - and congratulations: You now own one of the most sophisticated pieces of audio signal processing available. Offering a superb level of sound quality, the Dual MP’s special tube and integrated circuit design combined with a straightforward user interface quickly and easily gives you access to all of its features.
We’re Online! Connections For Product information, questions, applications, tips, answers and general discussion with A R T employees look for A R T on the Internet.. It’s easy to interface the Dual MP with other equipment. XLR input and output connectors are located on the rear panel. Additional 1/4” unbalanced outputs are located on the rear panel and 1/4” instrument/ line inputs are located on the front panel for accessibility.
Input Control The input control sets the amount of input gain of the Dual MP. Turn the control clockwise to increase gain and counterclockwise to decrease gain. You may control two ranges of gain with this control, +26 to +60dB and +6 to +40dB. Selection of the gain range is made with the +20dB gain switch. Sonic Character LED Array Four LEDs are provided on each channel which display how the tube gain is affecting the input signal.
Output Control The output control sets the output level of the Dual MP. When the control is fully counterclockwise, there is no output.Turning the control clockwise increases the level of the output to a maximum of +10dB of gain. This gain is in addition to the existing input gain. Design Overview A R T’s Dual MP circuitry is a hybrid design utilizing the latest and most advanced solid state and tube technology.
Warranty and Service Information Service Limited Warranty Warranty service for this unit will be provided by Applied Research and Technology, Inc. in accordance with the following warranty statement. The following information is provided in the unlikely event that your unit requires service. Use this procedure to return units in the United States only. For service outside the United States, please contact your authorized A R T distributor. Applied Research and Technology, Inc.
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