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Art TPS User Manual

Art TPS
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Tube Preamp
System
Two Channel Voiced Valve Preamplifier
with Output Protection Limiting (OPL)
USER’S GUIDE
A R T
APPLIED RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY
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Art TPS Specifications

Power IconPower
power requirements USA110-125V AC / 50hz / 16W
power requirements Export unitsconfigured for country of destination
Audio Specifications IconAudio Specifications
input impedance XLR5K ohms
input impedance ¼"1M ohm
output impedance XLR300 ohms
output impedance ¼"150 ohms
maximum input level XLR+19dBu
maximum input level ¼"+22dBu
maximum output level XLR+28dBu
maximum output level ¼"+22dBu
CMRR>75dB (typical @ 1kHz)
frequency response5Hz to 50kHz, +/- .1dB
dynamic range>100dB
total harmonic distortion (THD) clean<0.01%
total harmonic distortion (THD) warm<0.1%
maximum gain XLR to XLR80dB
maximum gain ¼" to ¼"68dB
maximum gain XLR to ¼"74dB
maximum gain ¼" to XLR74dB
equivalent input noise (EIN) XLR to XLR-129dBu (A weighted)
equivalent input noise (EIN) ¼" to ¼"-105dBu (A weighted)
Tube Specifications IconTube Specifications
tube type12AX7A
tube characteristicsDual Triode, Hand Selected
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
height1.75 inches
width19 inches
depth6.5 inches
weight5.5 lbs

Summary

Introduction

Installation

AC Power Hookup

Details the unit's internal power supply for operation at 115 VAC.

Analog Audio Connections

Explains balanced XLR and unbalanced 1/4" audio connection types.

Safety Precautions

Warns about electrical shock, moisture, and user-serviceable parts.

Controls and Indicators

Input Control

Sets the input gain, controlling two ranges (+20 to +68dB, +0 to +48dB).

+20 dB Gain Switch

Adds 20dB gain for microphone applications or hot line inputs.

Phantom Power +48V Switch

Powers microphones needing +48 volts DC via the XLR input jack.

Phase Reverse Switch

Reverses the phase of the signal on XLR and 1/4" output jacks.

V3 Variable Valve Voicing Control

Provides optimized reference points for recording various instruments.

VU Meter

Provides an analog representation of the tube signal level.

Output Control

Sets the output level of the TPSTM unit.

Connections

Dual Purpose Input Jacks (Front)

Front panel jacks act as balanced XLR and unbalanced 1/4" inputs.

XLR Input Jacks (Rear)

Rear XLR jacks function identically to the front ones.

XLR Output Jacks (Rear)

Rear XLR outputs are active balanced for signal output.

1/4" Output Jacks (Rear)

Rear 1/4" jacks are unbalanced for sending signals to amps.

Operation

V3 Settings and applications

Lists V3 settings for neutral and warm voicings with and without OPL.

Using V3

Guidance on using V3 presets as starting points for recording.

Warranty Information

Limited Warranty

Details warranty terms: free from defects for three years from purchase.

Exclusions

Lists conditions that void the warranty, such as misuse or alterations.

Service

Service Procedures

Steps for unit service: troubleshooting, contact, packing, and shipping.

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