Art Pro Mpa

Art Pro Mpa

ART PRO MPA II Reference Series $363.09 The ART PRO MPA II Reference Series delivers unmatched warmth, presence, and clarity, making it the ideal input solution for any critical live sound or recording application. Its Class-A tube design with variable input impedance and selectable tube plate voltage makes the PRO MPA II Reference Series one of the most versatile high performance two-channel microphone preamplifiers in its class. Everyone that is into tubes eventually has the itch to swap them out and try something different. In this limited edition ART has done it for you. They used the lower noise version of a 12AX7, which is the 7025. This tube, besides having lower noise than a conventional 12AX7, is also more roadworthy. Not only that but ART custom-matched the pair. They also updated all connections throughout with gold plated jacks allowing for lower noise. Custom metering and knobs further set this upgrade apart from their award-winning ProMPAII model.

Art Pro Mpa Ii Reference Series $299 The ART PRO MPA II Reference Series delivers unmatched warmth, presence, and clarity, making it the ideal input solution for any critical live sound or recording application. Its Class-A tube design with variable input impedance and selectable tube plate voltage makes the PRO MPA II Reference Series one of the most versatile high performance two-channel microphone preamplifiers in its class.Everyone that is into tubes eventually has the itch to swap them out and try something different. In this limited edition ART has done it for you. They used the lower noise version of a 12AX7 which is the 7025. This tube, besides having lower noise than a conventional 12AX7 due to its design, is also more roadworthy. Not only that but ART custom-matched the pair. They also updated all connections throughout with gold plated jacks allowing for lower noise. Custom metering and knobs further set this upgrade apart from their award-winning ProMPAII model.Hand-selected matched tubes (7025's) Gold-plated jacks throughoutLarge backlit (Blue) VU metersBacklit (White) function switchesVintage-style control knobsVariable input impedance for flexible microphone voicing (150 to 2400)Selectable plate voltageLarge VU meters backlit function switches Discrete Class-A input microphone preamplifier Low noise at lower gain settingsExtremely low total harmonic distortion (THD) Wide frequency response Additional front-mounted instrument input jackSupports mid/side miking techniqueOperates at +4dbm/-10dbv outputSelectable stereo/dual operation of output controlsAutomatic instrument input selection

Used Art Pro Mpa Ii Reference Series $272.09 The ART PRO MPA II Reference Series delivers unmatched warmth, presence, and clarity, making it the ideal input solution for any critical live sound or recording application. Its Class-A tube design with variable input impedance and selectable tube plate voltage makes the PRO MPA II Reference Series one of the most versatile high performance two-channel microphone preamplifiers in its class.Everyone that is into tubes eventually has the itch to swap them out and try something different. In this limited edition ART has done it for you. They used the lower noise version of a 12AX7 which is the 7025. This tube, besides having lower noise than a conventional 12AX7 due to its design, is also more roadworthy. Not only that but ART custom-matched the pair. They also updated all connections throughout with gold plated jacks allowing for lower noise. Custom metering and knobs further set this upgrade apart from their award-winning ProMPAII model.Hand-selected matched tubes (7025's) Gold-plated jacks throughoutLarge backlit (Blue) VU metersBacklit (White) function switchesVintage-style control knobsVariable input impedance for flexible microphone voicing (150 to 2400)Selectable plate voltageLarge VU meters backlit function switches Discrete Class-A input microphone preamplifier Low noise at lower gain settingsExtremely low total harmonic distortion (THD) Wide frequency response Additional front-mounted instrument input jackSupports mid/side miking techniqueOperates at +4dbm/-10dbv outputSelectable stereo/dual operation of output controlsAutomatic instrument input selection

ART Digital MPA-II 2-Channel Tube Microphone Preamp with A/D Conversion $399 The ART Digital MPA-II delivers all of the same great features of the ProMPA with the added versatility of digital output. Like the ProMPA-II, each input circuit has 48v phantom power and features variable input impedance which can radically vary the overall performance of any high quality dynamic or ribbon microphone. The Digital MPA-II can be configured for dual mono or stereo operation with selectable mid/side mic support, summing the adjacent channel, to decode left/right signals.The input section of the Digital MPA-II operates at either a low or high plate voltage applied to the two integrated hand-selected 12AX7 tubes for wider variation of preamp tone and performance. Large back-lit analog VU output meters display input or output levels while multi-colored LED arrays, with average or peak hold, show tube gain and digital output levels.In addition to XLR and 1/4" analog outputs, the Digital MPA-II features a high quality A to D converter which offers digital connectivity on S/PDIF, ADAT, or AES/EBU outputs. A rotary control on the front panel allows selection of format and sample rates from 44.1 to 192 KHz and 16 bit dithering. There is also a push button for, and two wordclock jacks, allowing loop-through.The Digital MPA-II comes in a standard 2 unit space rack-mountable steel chassis, with CNC routed black anodized aluminum face panel.

ART Pro Channel & AT2020 package $259.99 The ART Pro Channel and AT2020 Package includes an ART Pro Channel Tube Mic Preamp, and a AT2020 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone. ART Pro Channel Tube Mic Preamp The Pro Channel from ART is the latest offering from the world's most popular tube dynamics processing manufacturer. ART engineers have combined the world-renowned Pro MPA, Pro VLA, and Tube EQ into a single product – creating the world's best-sounding and most affordable professional recording channel. The Pro Channel features many new and exciting design enhancements to ART's pro and home studio staples, including the addition of a tube circuit to the compressor module. The Pro Channel allows you to select between ART's award-winning optical/tube compressor or the coveted tube circuit (a design made popular by the sound of the old broadcast limiters – now costing thousands of dollars). The tube circuit is fast, fat, and a bit aggressive and is guaranteed to become a legend among compressors as has the Pro VLA. The 4-band parametric equalizer has selectable Q for the 2 sweepable mid-bands. As with all design elements of the Pro Channel, these Q options were fine-tuned by some of the industry's top studio and live-sound engineers. Likewise, all new additions were made without compromise to the sound of the original designs (Pro MPA, Pro VLA, Tube EQ), which have become standards in professional studios and FOH rigs around the globe. AT2020 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone The Audio-Technica AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Microphone is the ideal mic for project and home studio applications. With a remarkably low price, cardioid pattern, and specs that put it in the big leagues, it features a custom-engineered, 16mm low-mass diaphragm and smooth 20Hz to 20kHz frequency response. The AT2020's low self-noise is suited to digital recording, plus it has a high 144dB SPL handling. Requires phantom power.

ART Pro Channel Tube Mic Preamp $290.29 The Pro Channel from ART is the latest offering from the world's most popular tube dynamics processing manufacturer. ART engineers have combined the world-renowned Pro MPA, Pro VLA, and Tube EQ into a single product - creating the world's best-sounding and most affordable professional recording channel.The Pro Channel features many new and exciting design enhancements to ART's pro and home studio staples, including the addition of a tube circuit to the compressor module. The Pro Channel allows you to select between ART's award winning optical/tube compressor or the coveted tube circuit (a design made popular by the sound of the old broadcast limiters - now costing thousands of dollars). The tube circuit is fast, fat and a bit aggressive, and is guaranteed to become a legend among compressors as has the Pro VLA. The four-band parametric equalizer has selectable Q for the two sweepable mid-bands. As with all design elements of the Pro Channel, these Q options were fine-tuned by some of the industry's top studio and live-sound engineers. Likewise, all new additions were made without compromise to the sound of the original designs (Pro MPA, Pro VLA, Tube EQ), which have become standards in professional studios and FOH rigs around the globe.

Art Pro Channel & At2020 Package $259.99 The ART Pro Channel and AT2020 Package includes an ART Pro Channel Tube Mic Preamp, and a AT2020 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone.ART Pro Channel Tube Mic Preamp The Pro Channel from ART is the latest offering from the world's most popular tube dynamics processing manufacturer. ART engineers have combined the world-renowned Pro MPA, Pro VLA, and Tube EQ into a single product creating the world's best-sounding and most affordable professional recording channel.The Pro Channel features many new and exciting design enhancements to ART's pro and home studio staples, including the addition of a tube circuit to the compressor module. The Pro Channel allows you to select between ART's award-winning optical/tube compressor or the coveted tube circuit (a design made popular by the sound of the old broadcast limiters now costing thousands of dollars). The tube circuit is fast, fat, and a bit aggressive and is guaranteed to become a legend among compressors as has the Pro VLA. The 4-band parametric equalizer has selectable Q for the 2 sweepable mid-bands. As with all design elements of the Pro Channel, these Q options were fine-tuned by some of the industry's top studio and live-sound engineers. Likewise, all new additions were made without compromise to the sound of the original designs (Pro MPA, Pro VLA, Tube EQ), which have become standards in professional studios and FOH rigs around the globe.AT2020 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone The Audio-Technica AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Microphone is the ideal mic for project and home studio applications. With a remarkably low price, cardioid pattern, and specs that put it in the big leagues, it features a custom-engineered, 16mm low-mass diaphragm and smooth 20Hz to 20kHz frequency response. The AT2020's low self-noise is suited to digital recording, plus it has a high 144dB SPL handling. Requires phantom power. ART Pro Channel Tube Mic Preamp Professional tube-based microphone/line recording channel3 independent world-class modules: tube mic pre, switchable optical/tube compressor, and tube EQWarm, smooth, and silky sound qualityPrecision detented potentiometersSelectable VU metering (mic pre out, compressor out, or main out)Tube Character and Gain Reduction LED arraysBalanced XLR and Unbalanced 1/4" inputs and outputsInsert points between preamp and compressor, and compressor and EQ3 Hand-selected vacuum tubesProfessional signal processing for use with any analog or digital recording formatExceptional processing channel for any line or instrument level signalFive-year warrantyAT2020 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone CondenserCardioid patternSide address16mm low-mass diaphragm20Hz-20kHz frequency response144dB SPL handlingRugged bodyPivoting, threaded stand mount

ART Digital MPA-II 2-Channel Tube Microphone Preamp with A/D Conversion 889406754898 $339.15 The ART Digital MPA-II delivers all of the same great features of the ProMPA with the added versatility of digital output. Like the ProMPA-II, each input circuit has 48v phantom power and features variable input impedance which can radically vary the overall performance of any high quality dynamic or ribbon microphone. The Digital MPA-II can be configured for dual mono or stereo operation with selectable mid/side mic support, summing the adjacent channel, to decode left/right signals.The input section of the Digital MPA-II operates at either a low or high plate voltage applied to the two integrated hand-selected 12AX7 tubes for wider variation of preamp tone and performance. Large back-lit analog VU output meters display input or output levels while multi-colored LED arrays, with average or peak hold, show tube gain and digital output levels.In addition to XLR and 1/4" analog outputs, the Digital MPA-II features a high quality A to D converter which offers digital connectivity on S/PDIF, ADAT, or AES/EBU outputs. A rotary control on the front panel allows selection of format and sample rates from 44.1 to 192 KHz and 16 bit dithering. There is also a push button for, and two wordclock jacks, allowing loop-through.The Digital MPA-II comes in a standard 2 unit space rack-mountable steel chassis, with CNC routed black anodized aluminum face panel.

Art Digital Mpa-Ii 2-Channel Tube Microphone Preamp W/ A/D Conversion $399 The ART Digital MPA-II delivers all of the same great features of the ProMPA with the added versatility of digital output. Like the ProMPA-II, each input circuit has 48v phantom power and features variable input impedance which can radically vary the overall performance of any high quality dynamic or ribbon microphone. The Digital MPA-II can be configured for dual mono or stereo operation with selectable mid/side mic support, summing the adjacent channel, to decode left/right signals.The input section of the Digital MPA-II operates at either a low or high plate voltage applied to the two integrated hand-selected 12AX7 tubes for wider variation of preamp tone and performance. Large back-lit analog VU output meters display input or output levels while multi-colored LED arrays, with average or peak hold, show tube gain and digital output levels.In addition to XLR and 1/4" analog outputs, the Digital MPA-II features a high quality A to D converter which offers digital connectivity on S/PDIF, ADAT, or AES/EBU outputs. A rotary control on the front panel allows selection of format and sample rates from 44.1 to 192 KHz and 16 bit dithering. There is also a push button for, and two wordclock jacks, allowing loop-through.The Digital MPA-II comes in a standard 2 unit space rack-mountable steel chassis, with CNC routed black anodized aluminum face panel.Variable Input Impedance For Flexible Microphone Voicing (150 Ohms To 2400 Ohms)Selectable Plate VoltageLarge VU MetersBacklit Function SwitchesDiscrete Class-A Input Microphone PreamplifierLow Noise at Lower Gain SettingsExtremely Low Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Wide Frequency ResponseAdditional Front Mounted Instrument Input JackSupports Mid/Side Miking TechniqueOperates at +4dbm/-10dbv OutputSelectable Stereo/Dual Operation of Output ControlsAutomatic Instrument Input Selection24-204KHz External sample rate44.1K, 48K, 88.2K, 96K, 176.4K, 192K Internal sample rates24/16 bit switchable ditheringWide dynamic range A/DRotary Encoder for quick selection of sample rateSeparate analog and digital output level controlsDigital Level LED meters display both Average and Peak levelADAT optical I/OSync to incoming ADAT data rateSwitch selectable optical output (S/PDIF or ADAT)AES/EBU and S/PDIF outputsTwo wordclock jacks allowing loop through

Used Art Digital Mpa-Ii 2-Channel Tube Microphone Preamp With A/D Conversion 886830223006 $339.15 The ART Digital MPA-II delivers all of the same great features of the ProMPA with the added versatility of digital output. Like the ProMPA-II, each input circuit has 48v phantom power and features variable input impedance which can radically vary the overall performance of any high quality dynamic or ribbon microphone. The Digital MPA-II can be configured for dual mono or stereo operation with selectable mid/side mic support, summing the adjacent channel, to decode left/right signals.The input section of the Digital MPA-II operates at either a low or high plate voltage applied to the two integrated hand-selected 12AX7 tubes for wider variation of preamp tone and performance. Large back-lit analog VU output meters display input or output levels while multi-colored LED arrays, with average or peak hold, show tube gain and digital output levels.In addition to XLR and 1/4" analog outputs, the Digital MPA-II features a high quality A to D converter which offers digital connectivity on S/PDIF, ADAT, or AES/EBU outputs. A rotary control on the front panel allows selection of format and sample rates from 44.1 to 192 KHz and 16 bit dithering. There is also a push button for, and two wordclock jacks, allowing loop-through.The Digital MPA-II comes in a standard 2 unit space rack-mountable steel chassis, with CNC routed black anodized aluminum face panel.Variable Input Impedance For Flexible Microphone Voicing (150 Ohms To 2400 Ohms)Selectable Plate VoltageLarge VU MetersBacklit Function SwitchesDiscrete Class-A Input Microphone PreamplifierLow Noise at Lower Gain SettingsExtremely Low Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Wide Frequency ResponseAdditional Front Mounted Instrument Input JackSupports Mid/Side Miking TechniqueOperates at +4dbm/-10dbv OutputSelectable Stereo/Dual Operation of Output ControlsAutomatic Instrument Input Selection24-204KHz External sample rate44.1K, 48K, 88.2K, 96K, 176.4K, 192K Internal sample rates24/16 bit switchable ditheringWide dynamic range A/DRotary Encoder for quick selection of sample rateSeparate analog and digital output level controlsDigital Level LED meters display both Average and Peak levelADAT optical I/OSync to incoming ADAT data rateSwitch selectable optical output (S/PDIF or ADAT)AES/EBU and S/PDIF outputsTwo wordclock jacks allowing loop through

Used Art Digital Mpa-Ii 2-Channel Tube Microphone Preamp With A/D Conversion $363.09 The ART Digital MPA-II delivers all of the same great features of the ProMPA with the added versatility of digital output. Like the ProMPA-II, each input circuit has 48v phantom power and features variable input impedance which can radically vary the overall performance of any high quality dynamic or ribbon microphone. The Digital MPA-II can be configured for dual mono or stereo operation with selectable mid/side mic support, summing the adjacent channel, to decode left/right signals.The input section of the Digital MPA-II operates at either a low or high plate voltage applied to the two integrated hand-selected 12AX7 tubes for wider variation of preamp tone and performance. Large back-lit analog VU output meters display input or output levels while multi-colored LED arrays, with average or peak hold, show tube gain and digital output levels.In addition to XLR and 1/4" analog outputs, the Digital MPA-II features a high quality A to D converter which offers digital connectivity on S/PDIF, ADAT, or AES/EBU outputs. A rotary control on the front panel allows selection of format and sample rates from 44.1 to 192 KHz and 16 bit dithering. There is also a push button for, and two wordclock jacks, allowing loop-through.The Digital MPA-II comes in a standard 2 unit space rack-mountable steel chassis, with CNC routed black anodized aluminum face panel.Variable Input Impedance For Flexible Microphone Voicing (150 Ohms To 2400 Ohms)Selectable Plate VoltageLarge VU MetersBacklit Function SwitchesDiscrete Class-A Input Microphone PreamplifierLow Noise at Lower Gain SettingsExtremely Low Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Wide Frequency ResponseAdditional Front Mounted Instrument Input JackSupports Mid/Side Miking TechniqueOperates at +4dbm/-10dbv OutputSelectable Stereo/Dual Operation of Output ControlsAutomatic Instrument Input Selection24-204KHz External sample rate44.1K, 48K, 88.2K, 96K, 176.4K, 192K Internal sample rates24/16 bit switchable ditheringWide dynamic range A/DRotary Encoder for quick selection of sample rateSeparate analog and digital output level controlsDigital Level LED meters display both Average and Peak levelADAT optical I/OSync to incoming ADAT data rateSwitch selectable optical output (S/PDIF or ADAT)AES/EBU and S/PDIF outputsTwo wordclock jacks allowing loop through

Used Art Digital Mpa-Ii 2-Channel Tube Microphone Preamp With A/D Conversion 889406754898 $339.15 The ART Digital MPA-II delivers all of the same great features of the ProMPA with the added versatility of digital output. Like the ProMPA-II, each input circuit has 48v phantom power and features variable input impedance which can radically vary the overall performance of any high quality dynamic or ribbon microphone. The Digital MPA-II can be configured for dual mono or stereo operation with selectable mid/side mic support, summing the adjacent channel, to decode left/right signals.The input section of the Digital MPA-II operates at either a low or high plate voltage applied to the two integrated hand-selected 12AX7 tubes for wider variation of preamp tone and performance. Large back-lit analog VU output meters display input or output levels while multi-colored LED arrays, with average or peak hold, show tube gain and digital output levels.In addition to XLR and 1/4" analog outputs, the Digital MPA-II features a high quality A to D converter which offers digital connectivity on S/PDIF, ADAT, or AES/EBU outputs. A rotary control on the front panel allows selection of format and sample rates from 44.1 to 192 KHz and 16 bit dithering. There is also a push button for, and two wordclock jacks, allowing loop-through.The Digital MPA-II comes in a standard 2 unit space rack-mountable steel chassis, with CNC routed black anodized aluminum face panel.Variable Input Impedance For Flexible Microphone Voicing (150 Ohms To 2400 Ohms)Selectable Plate VoltageLarge VU MetersBacklit Function SwitchesDiscrete Class-A Input Microphone PreamplifierLow Noise at Lower Gain SettingsExtremely Low Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Wide Frequency ResponseAdditional Front Mounted Instrument Input JackSupports Mid/Side Miking TechniqueOperates at +4dbm/-10dbv OutputSelectable Stereo/Dual Operation of Output ControlsAutomatic Instrument Input Selection24-204KHz External sample rate44.1K, 48K, 88.2K, 96K, 176.4K, 192K Internal sample rates24/16 bit switchable ditheringWide dynamic range A/DRotary Encoder for quick selection of sample rateSeparate analog and digital output level controlsDigital Level LED meters display both Average and Peak levelADAT optical I/OSync to incoming ADAT data rateSwitch selectable optical output (S/PDIF or ADAT)AES/EBU and S/PDIF outputsTwo wordclock jacks allowing loop through

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Recording Music at Home

The first thing you are going to need to invest in if you want to build a great home studio these days is a high quality computer with plenty of hard drive space and lots of RAM. Luckily high quality computers are getting less and less expensive. I recently bought a PC with 8GB of RAM for just $800.

After you get your high quality computer (you may already have one that will get the job done) you need DAW software (DAW stands for "Digital Audio Workstation") that you will be doing your mixing and recording with. The so called "industry standard" is Pro Tools but it's definitely not the only choice (or necessarily the best choice.)

What you get after that initial purchase of a computer and a DAW really depends on what kind of music you are interested in making. If you want to make entirely electronic music with no recording of vocals or real instruments then you may want to look into various plugins at this point but most people (even those doing mostly electronic music) will want to be able to record vocals and instruments and will need some sort of audio interface.

I should note that many audio interfaces come with a basic DAW program so you can kill two birds with one stone when you buy your audio interface.

So what is an audio interface? To put it in the simplest possible terms, it's the "in between" between your audio inputs and your computer. Personally I use the E-MU 1616M and I highly recommend it for those on a PC who don't need a lot of inputs. But there's really a huge selection of audio interfaces available, it's too big of a subject to cover in detail. Again the "industry standard" is Pro Tools but that's not necessarily the best way to go.

Another "must have" for most people is a microphone. A good quality microphone will allow you to record vocals and all sorts of acoustic instruments. It will clearly be a very important part of your home studio. If you can afford it, I would recommend checking out the Shure KSM44. I've been using this mic for years and I very highly recommend it.

Your audio interface will have a built in preamp that will be good enough to get you started, but you will likely want to upgrade to an external preamp at some point. One very cool (and very affordable) option is the ART MPA Gold. It allows you to get that sweet "tube" sound for just $300. Plus it gives you two channels to work with. On top of that, many people replace the stock tubes that it comes with and get an even higher quality sound quality by doing so.

Once you get all of this gear you get to the really important part of recording music, learning how to use it! Recording and mixing music can be a pretty complex thing so if you are new to it, I really recommend getting some books on the subject to help you through the growing pains.

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Recording Music at Home
is now an affordable endeavor. Once you have the basic gear you need to get started
Recording Music at Home
down you can move on to things such as an
ART Pro VLA II Tube Compressor
.