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

The 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. 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