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- Single-Channel Tube Microphone/Instrument Preamplifier
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Product information
Item Weight | 2.3 pounds |
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ASIN | B0002GZZNY |
Item model number | Tube MP |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #16,234 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #27 in Microphone Preamps |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 2, 2001 |
Color Screen | No |
Voltage | 110 Volts |
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Product Description
Need a small, portable, quality and unbelievably inexpensive pre-amp? Look no further than GearNuts and ART for the amazing Tube MP! This compact, single-channel tube pre comes in very handy, adding just the touch of warmth you've been looking for to your digital recordings.
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Customers like the quality, performance, warmth and ease of use of the hardware tubing. For example, they mention it works well enough, produces great results and is easy to integrate into an existing setup. That said, opinions are mixed on sound quality.
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Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the hardware tubing. Some mention that it has great sound, dramatically improved the sound, and gives their oboe a nice warm sound. However, others say that it's noisy at high volume, generates echo, and makes a loud buzzing noise.
"...This especially excels in smoothing out electric guitar clean channel input where "pops" of the string cause thin sounding digital..." Read more
"...to be it definitely does its job as a preamp and has helped me get rid of unwanted noise issues from trying to boost enough volume to my mics..." Read more
"I judt bought this and was testing this weekend. I found that it generates Echo when using Phantom Audio technica Studio Mic...." Read more
"...The two of these products create a stunning, realistic sound, so good that your voice in the recording sounds almost like hearing yourself speak...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the tube amp. They say it is well worth the money, works great for home studio on budget, and is an overall good buy. Customers also mention that it offers quite a bit of gain so it can get really loud easily. Overall, customers find it to be an incredibly useful tool in the studio.
"...Yet it is SO CHEAP financially, and ROCK SOLID in build quality...." Read more
"...the Behringer ECM8000 omni-directional microhone are a great combination for the money. I tested out this microphone & preamp on 10/29/08...." Read more
"...I was pleasantly surprised something for this price point could sound so good...." Read more
"Nice little unit. Very compact and functional for the price. Was quite surprised by the warmth and the boost it gave my capsule mic...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the hardware tubing. For example, they say it works well enough, functional, and affordable. Some say it does its job as a preamp and never disappoints.
"...not be as "warm" as you'd like it to be it definitely does its job as a preamp and has helped me get rid of unwanted noise issues from..." Read more
"...This works great as a DI for instruments running into a PA, as well as a nice warm and crisp preamp for a mic...." Read more
"..."standard" application for this product - but it could be - works great. Love it." Read more
"...Mic Preamp/Processor may look the part, but it fails to deliver where it matters most—in sound quality and reliability...." Read more
Customers like the warmth of the hardware tubing. They mention it's super clean, and has lots of crystal clear tube powered warmth.
"..."headroom" to my input signal and doing so with a natural, warm, and transparent sound that a compressor cannot provide...." Read more
"I use the preamp in line with my DAW and it sounds great! Adds a little bit of “warmth” to your guitar tone and also vocals." Read more
"...works great as a DI for instruments running into a PA, as well as a nice warm and crisp preamp for a mic...." Read more
"...After 5 hours the unit was warm but not hot...." Read more
Customers find the hardware tubing easy to use. They say the controls are straightforward, making integrating into their existing setup easy without a steep learning curve. They also appreciate the minimal instructions, due to the simplicity of the device. Overall, customers say the product makes their life incredibly easy.
"...Overall, it's easy to use and does what I want it to. 4 stars." Read more
"...to play around with music recording/production, this is a simple to use product that will work great." Read more
"Sound quality mediocre, great for $c & easy to use" Read more
"...It is powerful and produces a rich quality output. Minimal instructions are due, in part to the simplicity of the device...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the hardware tubing. They mention that it looks professional, sounds nice, and is compact. Some say that it adds a little bit of sparkle to their home. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...The two of these products create a stunning, realistic sound, so good that your voice in the recording sounds almost like hearing yourself speak...." Read more
"Nice little unit. Very compact and functional for the price. Was quite surprised by the warmth and the boost it gave my capsule mic...." Read more
"...The Good- Professional Design: The unit looks professional and seems like a great addition to any recording setup—at least on the surface...." Read more
"...It is powerful and produces a rich quality output. Minimal instructions are due, in part to the simplicity of the device...." Read more
Customers find the hardware tubing to be a great addition to any recording setup. They say it's great for both voice and instruments, and gives a well-needed vocal presentation to audio. Customers also say that for a very few dollars, their home recordings are so much better.
"...Design: The unit looks professional and seems like a great addition to any recording setup—at least on the surface.-..." Read more
"...the wrong model, but this sounded very clear and gave a well needed vocal presents to my audio...." Read more
"My first one of these lasted over 10 years. IMO they're fine for vocs or anything...." Read more
"...For a very few dollars, my home recordings are so much better." Read more
Customers like the preamp. They mention it's a good preamp for those starting out in recording, great for beginning musicians, and has done wonders for their songs. It's also an excellent addition for musicians on a budget.
"...It is a good preamp for those starting out in recording...." Read more
"It's a decent preamp but I returned it as I didn't really notice a significant advantage to using it instead of some of my other gear." Read more
"...I am no expert sound engineering, but this preamp has done wonders for my songs." Read more
"Great for the beginning musician..." Read more
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That said, I have had endless preamps, used various methods of recording, and let me tell you, this thing is a MUST as an individual tool, to aid in your studio and other applications. Do not depend on any tool to do everything for you. But, this is one tool you can learn to love. Why?
It does an OUTSTANDING job of naturally limiting your signal without compressing it. I was getting a lot of digital clipping going into the board. With this, using a compressor was unnecessary for it removed hard clips, giving "headroom" to my input signal and doing so with a natural, warm, and transparent sound that a compressor cannot provide. I have ART VLA and MPA units - 4 total, and this thing is every bit as good. Yet it is SO CHEAP financially, and ROCK SOLID in build quality. Changing tubes out is a snap also, only needing to remove 4 screws to open the box.
The dials are smooth, buttons precise, Rock Solid all metal construction and metal jack components... and NO NOISE at all. Just pristine circuitry.
My God, I LOVE ART for making products like this. Again, if you are into buying pedals, and looking for tools, get this. It will find a home with you.
It would be nice to have an on/off switch because it always stays on once it's plugged in and can get pretty hot but it's not that big of a deal. I just unplug it and plug in back in whenever I'm using it for a recording session.
For what you pay this is a great product and will do what you want it to do. You'll definitely get more dBs than you'll probably ever need and the phasing switch is nice too.
I keep the gain control set to null. The sound quality when using the gain is poor. I have read that it's because this device using something called a 'starved plate' design to get the over-driven tube sound. It's okay for me because that's not how I use it. I had the more expensive instrument version of this unit which had more features but one day it died.
Overall, it's easy to use and does what I want it to. 4 stars.
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Reviewed in Mexico on May 18, 2021
A noter le faible bruit et le respect des timbres. Simple facile à utiliser.
Seul défaut manque un interrupteur pour l'arrêter.