A-Designs MP-A series Owner's Manual

Manual is about: Handcrafyed Tube Microphone Preamplifier

Summary of MP-A series

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    Owners manual mp-a series tm a designs audio llc “quality without compromise” p.O. Box 4255 Ž w est hills, ca 91304 usa Ž (818)716-4153Žwww.Adesignsaudio.Com.

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    Warning! Before you start your new mp-a series true tube microphone preamp please read the following: any real tube product is sensitive to a high spl environment. This may cause microphonics in a recording situation. Make sure you are able to shock mount and or place the unit in isolation if need b...

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    Legal notice a designs audio owners manual mp -a series edition 3.0 january, 2005 fill out and return warranty card to a designs. Warranty begins the day of purchase. Your name will be placed on our mailing list (unless otherwise requested) for future updates and new product announcements. A designs...

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    Introduction a designs audio owners manual mp -a series edition 3.0 january, 2005 welcome to the analog sound of the mp -a series. This is an all tube product, and there are some basics you should come to understand before using this product for the first time. Tubes are a component that have specia...

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    Contents a designs audio owners manual mp -a series edition 3.0 january, 2005 legal notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 1 introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 2 features. ...

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    Features a designs audio owners manual mp -a series edition 3.0 january, 2005 features for stereo for mono - subtract 1 • vacuum-tube design • two (2) level volume controls • two (2) polarity switches • two (2) tone switches • two (2) phantom switch • two (2) backlit true vu meters • red jewel lamp ...

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    Specifications a designs audio owners manual mp -a series edition 3.0 january, 2005 technical data for the mp-1 and mp-2 remains the same exceptions for the mp-2r are noted input impedance 1.4k ohm gain range 60db noise (ein) -128 mic phantom switchable 48 volt power source mic input phase switchabl...

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    Functions a designs audio owners manual mp -a series edition 3.0 january, 2005 * channel 1&2 vu meters - meters provide general indication of level. They are set to -4db. * level control knobs are just that. They will control the level/pad of the incoming signals. * polarity - 0 to 180 * tone switch...

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    Functions a designs audio owners manual mp -a series edition 3.0 january, 2005 *heat vents - allow the flow and circulation of air to cool the tubes and transformers. *xlr outputs balanced *xlr inputs balanced.

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    Functions a designs audio owners manual mp -a series edition 3.0 january, 2005 ! Ac plug - for electrical outlet (caution: please check to see what voltage your mp series is set to). If the voltage box is not marked according to your country's code please notify a designs before powering up. ! Fuse ...

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    Functions a designs audio owners manual mp -a series edition 3.0 january, 2005 caution - caution sign is a warning that extreme heat will create damage to the tubes. Please make sure you have proper spacing in the rack. We recommend 1x spacing if used in a rack mount. Or you can place the mp series ...

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    Functions a designs audio owners manual mp -a series edition 3.0 january, 2005 the mp series has a 2u rack space which fits nicely into any studio rack and will compliment your array. Unit size: width: standard 19 inches for easy rack mount installation. Height: standard 3.50 inches or 2u rack space...

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    Functions a designs audio owners manual mp -a series edition 3.0 january, 2005.

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    Applications a designs audio owners manual mp -a series edition 3.0 january, 2005 a good, quality microphone preamp will add a full, warm sound to any type of recording or live performance. Generally, we begin by setting our input signal to unity, then concentrate on other devices such as compressor...