ART TPS II

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2-Channel Tube Microphone Preamplifier

  • With hand-selected 12AX7A tube
  • Variable input impedance
  • Automatic switching between instrument and mic input
  • Over 120 dB dynamic range
  • LED input meter and 2 analogue VU meters
  • Frequency response: 5 - 50,000 Hz
  • +48V phantom power
  • Built-in limiter
  • Phase reversal switch
  • +20 dB switch
  • Presets for EQ and limiter settings
  • XLR and jack connectors
  • Construction: 19" /1 U
  • Weight: 2.5 kg
Available since December 2001
Item number 147217
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Channels 2
Number of microphone inputs 2
Instrument input No
Tubes Yes
Compressor/Limiter Yes
Equalizer Yes
De-Esser No
Phantom power Yes
Phase Reverse Yes
External effect loops No
Analogue Outputs XLR, jack
Digitale Outputs None
Headphone connection No
Level Meter Yes
Design 19" / 1U
$317
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Great character PreAmp
Dr.Stephonik 05.09.2017
Hi all,
I have been using this pre in my studio for quite a few years now and even though I have far more expensive Pre's I still use the TPS II .
If you are looking for a pristine sound you may not get that but I love to use the OPL limiting to get harmonics and a bit of drive on my top and bottom snare.
I also find it warm and present on acoustic guitars.
The only issue I have had with it is that the lights over the meters dies last year. Other than that it still works a treat and is well worth stepping through presets for interesting sounds.
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Good for the money
Michael M. 113 15.05.2013
Good sound quality - the plethora of pre-sets are useful, but I often find myself using the settings for different applications than they're apparent intention - eg, vocal setting for a piano recording. That's always the case I find.
I don't like the mirror set up on each channel - that did take me a while to programme into myself. I also wish it had a balanced jack out for each channel.
But for the money, it adds warmth, or the subtlest drive to vocals and generally a bit of air to direct input recording. Build quality appears good, the pots and displays all feel solid and the unit itself is sturdy. A nice little addition for a home project studio.
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A Swiss army knife for home recording
Anonymous 31.12.2014
I must say that for home recording this preamp is excellent as it provides one with so many different settings. It is true however that one should not expect a genuine tube sound or pristine mic preamp sound as it is clear that this is a low budget device. That does not mean that it sounds bad. No. The preamps are decent.
The metering is very clear and the build quality is actually surprisingly good for the price. The unit feels very strudy! The knobs have a nice feel to them and feel expensive. It's also good for line-level sources, like synths to add a bit of different flavor to the sound, some gritt.
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Tube Pre - I love it BUT...
The L.C.A Studio, UK 18.06.2013
I love everything about this unit, except one thing... the fact that the controls are mirrored! the Left channel is literally opposite to the right - which is so confusing in the heat of a session! the amount of times I have 'matched' the channels settings only to find that I haven't actually, because it's back to front!

however the sound of this unit is awesome - I have read lots on changing the tubes to a more expensive kind - though I have never felt the need as it is great as is!

Perfect for pumping final mixes through too!

I am very pleased with the built in limiter too - you really can squash the life out of things if you want to.
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