The ART TPS II is a two-channel high performance preamplifier coupled with ARTs proprietary V3 (Variable Valve Voicing) functionality. With variable valve voicing the TPS II is completely versatile and maintains a high quality of performance you would expect from an ART tube preamp. The TPS II also features variable input impedance which allows users to dial in and match any microphone type from large condensers to ribbon mics. Like its predecessor the DPS the newly improved V3 feature provides optimized reference points to begin the recording process for guitars bass guitars synths acoustic instruments percussion vocals and more. Unique to its class the TPS II provides level monitoring with two analog meters as well as two newly added input monitoring LED meters. High-Z instruments or balanced microphone signals are input through front and rear panel jacks. ARTs legendary tube stage maintains their classic warm sound and adds additional tube voicing specifically tailored to vocal guitar bass and acoustic instruments making the TPS II an incredible preamp.
Vintage Valve Vibe The sound of vacuum tubes are widely renowned in the audio world for their warmth clarity and ability to impart character to anything theyre used on. With the ART TPS II you can apply this from the handpicked 12AX7A tubes used in its construction at an affordable price. Whether youre recording or sending your whole mix bus through this stereo preamp you can get analog character in spades. Thanks to ARTs Variable Valve Voicing technology you can tailor this character to fit anything from a specific instrument to a full mix and dial in your perfect sound. Vary your input impedance to get the most out of any microphone on any source and access the sound of classic consoles in a compact format to slot comfortably into any studio rack. Features Stereo tube preamp with variable valve voicing Versatile authentic vacuum tube sound that can change tone to suit any source Built with handpicked 12AX7A vacuum tubes Variable input impedance allows for compatibility with any instrument LED input and analog VU output meters for classic monitoring Automatic switching between instrument or microphone preamp modes for plug-and-play functionality Output Protection Limiting prevents clipping for smooth natural sound Broad full frequency response provides claritySpecifications Power Requirements: 110 – 125 VAC 16W Dynamic Range: >100 dB Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 50 kHz (+0 to -1 dB) Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.01% clean (<0.1% warm) CMRR: >75 dB typical @ 1 kHz Equivalent Input Noise: -129 dBu (“A” weighted XLR to XLR) Maximum Gain: 80 dB (XLR to XLR) 74 dB (Instrument to XLR) Maximum Input Level: +19 dBu (XLR) +22 dBu (Instrument) Maximum Output Level: +28 dBu (XLR) +22 dBu (1/4″) Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.75″ x 19.0″ x 6.5″ Weight: 5.5 lbs
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