ART Digital MPA-II - 2-Channel Tube Preamp with Digital Connectivity

ART Digital MPA-II - 2-Channel Tube Preamp with Digital Connectivity

The ART Digital MPA II is a two-channel preamp with streamlined controls and real tube tone in a 2U rackmount enclosure. It offers the features and sound of the Pro MPA II, with extended connectivity for any digital recording setup.

In addition to the analog XLR and 1/4 connections, it features AES/EBU, S/PDIF, and optical outputs. It also features an optical input and word clock input and thru jacks. Sample rate and dither is set by a rotary control on the front panel.

Simple to use and easy to integrate, the Digital MPA II offers classic tube warmth for the modern studio.

ART Digital MPA-II Features:

• Variable Input Impedance For Flexible Microphone Voicing (150 ohms To 2400 ohms)
• Selectable Plate Voltage
• Large VU Meters
• Backlit Function Switches
• Discrete Class-A Input Microphone Preamplifier
• Low Noise at Lower Gain Settings
• Extremely Low Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
• Wide Frequency Response
• Additional Front Mounted Instrument Input Jack
• Supports Mid/Side Miking Technique
• Operates at +4dbm/-10dbv Output
• Selectable Stereo/Dual Operation of Output Controls
• Automatic Instrument Input Selection
• 24-204KHz External sample rate
• 44.1K, 48K, 88.2K, 96K, 176.4K, 192K Internal sample rates
• 24/16 bit switchable dithering
• Wide dynamic range A/D
• Rotary Encoder for quick selection of sample rate
• Separate analog and digital output level controls
• Digital Level LED meters display both Average and Peak level
• ADAT optical I/O
• Sync to incoming ADAT data rate
• Switch selectable optical output (S/PDIF or ADAT)
• AES/EBU and S/PDIF outputs