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Art DIGITAL MPA User Manual

Art DIGITAL MPA
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ART Digital MPA™ Microphone Preamplifier
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ............................................................................................ 3
Introduction .......................................................................................... 3
Features............................................................................................... 3
Front Panel Controls .............................................................................. 4
Input Gain Control ............................................................................... 4
Input Impedance Control ................................................................. 4-5
Analog Output Control ......................................................................... 5
HPF Control ........................................................................................ 5
Gain Switch ......................................................................................... 5
Phantom Switch ................................................................................... 5
Phase Switch ...................................................................................... 5
Plate Voltage Switch......................................................................... 5-6
Meter Switch........................................................................................ 6
Digital Section Controls ........................................................................ 6
Digital Level Control ............................................................................ 6
Dither Switch ....................................................................................... 6
Sample Rate Control ........................................................................... 7
Optical Switch...................................................................................... 8
Front Panel Connections......................................................................... 8
Instrument Inputs................................................................................. 8
Rear Panel Connections......................................................................... 8
Balanced Inputs................................................................................... 8
Balanced Outputs ............................................................................... 8
Insert Jacks ......................................................................................... 9
Word Clock Jacks................................................................................. 9
ADAT Input .......................................................................................... 9
Optical Output....................................................................................... 9
S/PDIF Output ..................................................................................... 9
AES/EBU Output .................................................................................. 9
Signal Path Flow ................................................................................... 10
Signal Path Flow Diagram .................................................................. 10
Operating Instructions ......................................................................... 10
Obtaining the best noise performance............................................... 10
Adjusting the input impedance...................................................... 10-11
Obtaining the perfect digital level setting ........................................... 11
Setting the tube plate voltage ............................................................ 11
Warranty Information ........................................................................... 12
Service .................................................................................................. 12
Specifications ....................................................................................... 13
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Art DIGITAL MPA Specifications

Frequency Response IconFrequency Response
frequency response at normal plate voltage15Hz to 48 kHz (+0, -1dB)
frequency response at high plate voltage15Hz to 120 kHz (+0, -1dB)
A/D frequency response at 44.1KHz sample rate10Hz to 21.25KHz (+0, -1dB)
A/D frequency response at 88.2KHz sample rate10Hz to 42.50KHz (+0, -1dB)
A/D frequency response at 196KHz sample rate10Hz to 81KHz (+0, -1dB)
Dynamic Range and Gain IconDynamic Range and Gain
dynamic range>110dB (“A” weighted)
A/D dynamic range>115dB “A” weighted (typ.)
maximum gain75dB
Distortion and Noise IconDistortion and Noise
THD<0.005% (typical)
A/D THD<0.001% @1K (typ.)
equivalent input noise-133dBu (XLR, “A” weighted)
Input and Output Levels IconInput and Output Levels
maximum input level+20dBu (cannon)
maximum instrument input+17dBu
maximum output level+27dBu (XLR)
Impedance IconImpedance
input impedance150-3000 Ohms adjustable (XLR) >800K Ohms (Instrument)
output impedance< 47 Ohms (XLR)
A/D insert input impedance>10K Ohms
Power Requirements IconPower Requirements
power requirements100-125 VAC, 25W
high pass filtersingle pole, 10-200 Hz adjustable
meter calibration0 VU = +4dBu output
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
dimensions6.5” D x 19.0” W x 3.5” H
weight12 Lb.

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