Art Tube MP Studio V3 User Manual

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The ART
TUBE MP STUDIO V3™
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ........................................................................................... 2
Installation ............................................................................................. 3
AC Power Hookup .............................................................................. 3
Audio Connections .............................................................................. 3
Safety Precautions .............................................................................. 3
Controls and Indicators .........................................................................4
Input Control ....................................................................................... 4
+20 dB Gain Switch ............................................................................ 4
Phantom Power +48V Switch ............................................................. 4
Phase Reverse Switch ........................................................................ 5
OPL™ (Peak Limiter) Switch .............................................................. 6
Power/Clip/Limit LED .......................................................................... 6
VU Meter ............................................................................................. 6
Output Control .................................................................................... 7
Connections .......................................................................................... 8
¼” Input Jack ....................................................................................... 8
XLR Input Jack ................................................................................... 8
XLR Output Jack ................................................................................. 8
¼” Output Jack ................................................................................... 9
Power Jack ......................................................................................... 9
Operation ............................................................................................. 10
Warranty Information .......................................................................... 12
Service ................................................................................................. 13
Tube MP Studio Specifications .......................................................... 14

Art Tube MP Studio V3 Specifications

Connections and Impedance

input connections	XLR (balanced), ¼”TS
output connections	XLR (balanced), ¼”TS
input impedance	XLR, ¼” 2K ohms, 840k ohms
output impedance	XLR, ¼” 600 ohms, 300ohms

Audio Performance

maximum input level XLR	+14dBu
maximum input level ¼”	+22dBu
maximum output level XLR	+28dBu
maximum output level ¼”	+22dBu
CMRR	>75dB (typical @ 1kHz)
frequency response	10Hz to 30kHz, +/-.5dB
dynamic range	>100dB (20-20kHz) typical
total harmonic distortion (THD)	<0.1% (typical)
maximum gain XLR to XLR	70dB (typical)
maximum gain ¼” to ¼”	54dB (typical)
maximum gain XLR to ¼”	64dB (typical)
maximum gain ¼” to XLR	60dB (typical)
equivalent input noise (EIN) XLR to XLR	-129dBu (A weighted)
equivalent input noise (EIN) ¼” to ¼”	-105dBu (A weighted)

Power and Tube Specifications

tube type	12AX7A, Dual Triode, Hand Selected
power requirements USA	9VAC @ 0.8A (typ.)
export units power configuration	Configured for country of destination

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions	5.0”H x 5.5” W x 2.0”H
weight	1.5 lbs

Summary

Product Installation and Setup

Important Safety Precautions

Important warnings to avoid shock or fire, and servicing guidelines.

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Input Gain Control

Sets the amount of input gain and controls two distinct gain ranges.

+20 dB Gain Boost Switch

Selects the gain range for the input control, adding 20dB when engaged.

+48V Phantom Power

Powers microphones needing +48V DC Phantom power via XLR input.

Phase Reverse Function

Reverses the phase of the audio signal for XLR and 1/4 outputs.

V3™ Variable Valve Voicing™

ART's proprietary technology providing optimized settings for various instruments.

Power, Clip, and Limit LED Indicator

Analog VU Meter

Output Level Control

Operating the Tube MP Studio V3™

V3™ Settings for Different Applications

Technical Specifications