Art DPS User Manual

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The ART DPS
DI/O Preamp System
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ........................................................................................... 2
Installation ............................................................................................. 4
AC Power Hookup .............................................................................. 4
Analog Audio Connections .................................................................. 4
Safety Precautions .............................................................................. 4
Controls and Indicators .........................................................................5
Input Control ....................................................................................... 5
+20 dB Gain Switch ............................................................................ 5
Phantom Power +48V Switch ............................................................. 5
Phase Reverse Switch ........................................................................ 6
V3 Variable Valve Voicing Control ................................................... 6
VU Meter ............................................................................................. 7
Output Control .................................................................................... 7
Connections ........................................................................................ 10
Dual Purpose Input Jacks (Front) ...................................................... 10
XLR Input Jacks (Rear)...................................................................... 10
XLR Output Jacks (Rear) .................................................................. 11
¼” Output Jacks (Rear)...................................................................... 11
Operation ............................................................................................. 14
Warranty Information .......................................................................... 16
Service ................................................................................................. 17
DPS Specifications .......................................................................... 19

Art DPS Specifications

General

Brand	Art
Model	DPS
Category	Amplifier
Language	English

Summary

Introduction

Installation

AC Power Hookup

Connects the unit to the AC power supply for operation.

Analog Audio Connections

Details physical audio connections using XLR and 1/4" jacks.

Safety Precautions

Essential warnings to prevent shock, fire, and damage during use.

Controls & Indicators

Input Control

Adjusts the input gain level for microphone and instrument signals.

+20dB Gain Switch

Adds 20dB of gain to the input signal for higher gain applications.

Phantom Power +48V Switch

Provides +48V DC phantom power to microphones via XLR input.

Phase Reverse Switch

Inverts the phase of the audio signal to correct phase cancellation issues.

V3™ Variable Valve Voicing™ Control

Offers selectable voicing presets for various instruments and recording scenarios.

VU Meter

Displays analog signal level, indicating tube saturation and OPL impact.

Output Control

Sets the overall output level of the audio signal from the preamp.

Digital Level

Controls input gain for digital converters and monitors clipping.

Sample Rate Control

Manages the digital audio sampling rate and sync modes.

ADAT Channel Control

Selects ADAT channels for audio transmission over the optical interface.

Connections

Dual Purpose Input Jacks (Front)

Describes front panel jacks supporting both XLR and 1/4" connections.

XLR Input Jacks (Rear)

Details rear panel XLR inputs, functioning identically to front jacks.

XLR Output Jacks (Rear)

Explains rear panel active balanced XLR outputs for signal sending.

1/4 Output Jacks (Rear)

Covers rear panel unbalanced 1/4" outputs for connecting to amps and processors.

S/PDIF Coax Out (Rear)

Specifies the rear RCA jack for S/PDIF digital stereo audio output.

Optical ADAT Input (Rear)

Describes the rear optical input for ADAT chain integration and sync.

Optical ADAT Output/TOSLINK (Rear)

Details rear optical outputs for ADAT or TOSLINK digital audio transmission.

Word Clock Input (Rear)

Covers the rear BNC input for synchronizing with external word clock signals.

1/4 Inserts (Rear)

Explains rear 1/4" TRS jacks for sending/returning signals to external processors.

Operation

V3™ Neutral Settings

Offers clean, uncolored sound reproduction for various instruments.

V3™ Warm Settings

Provides a warmer tonal character for signals where needed.

V3™ Warm Settings with OPL

Combines warm tone with Output Protection Limiter for high SPLs.

V3™ Neutral Settings with OPL

Maintains clarity with OPL for high SPLs and close micing.

Warranty Information

Limited Warranty

Outlines the terms and duration of the product's warranty coverage.

Exclusions

Lists conditions under which the warranty is void or does not apply.

Service

DPS™ Specifications