ART Tube MP Project Series
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The ART Tube MP Project Series is a decent entry point into tube preamp coloration. It delivers a noticeable warmth and a touch of grit, making it a good budget-friendly option for vocalists, acoustic instrument recording, or adding some vintage vibe to your tracks – just don’t expect pristine, high-end performance.
Product Description
- ART Tube MP Project Series
- Tube microphone preamplifier
- 70 dB Gain
- FET Limiter
- Selectable input impedance
- LED Metering
- +48V phantom power
- XLR and jack inputs and outputs
- Switchable phase invert
- Switchable low cut filter
- Variable input and output controllers
- Dimensions: 44.5 x 150 x 165 mm
- Weight: 1.14 kg
- Incl. Power supply 9VAC/1A
Small plug with 2.1 mm bore
PROS
- • Warm, tube character adds pleasing harmonic richness
- • FET limiter prevents clipping during loud transients
- • Versatile input impedance caters to various microphone types
- • Compact size makes it suitable for smaller studios
CONS
- • Build quality feels somewhat plasticky for the price point
- • Limited headroom compared to higher-end preamps
- • Power supply feels a little flimsy and unrefined
Product Video
Key Features
Channels
1
Preamp Type
Tube
Gain Range
70 dB
Phantom Power
Yes (+48V)
Connections
XLR, Jack
Weight
1.14 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It imparts a noticeable warmth and subtle harmonic distortion, softening harsh digital recordings, but the tube's character is relatively subtle compared to more expensive tube preamps.
It's a basic limiter, useful for catching occasional peaks, but it's not a substitute for proper gain staging and dynamic processing.
Yes, but experiment with the input impedance selector – lower impedance generally works better with ribbons to maximize output and reduce noise.
