Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PRO MPA Art
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PRO MP A P rofessional T wo Channel T ube Microphone P reamplifier U U S S E E R R ’ ’ S S G G U U I I D D E E.
T ABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 2 Registration 2 Features 3 Overview 4 Setting Up 4 Unpacking 4 AC Power Hookup 4 Audio Connections 5 Installation 5 Safety Precautions 5 Powering Up 5 Front Panel Cont.
Features The PRO MP A is one of the finest microphone preamplifiers available. Developed in partnership with studio and live sound engineers, the PRO MP A possesses a ÒsoundÓ that is not avail- able.
cumstances should the power cable be altered. If the cable becomes cut or damaged, discontinue its use and have it replaced before operating the Pro MP A. Audio Connections Audio connections to and from the PRO MP A are balanced XLR (Pin 2 Hot (+), Pin 3 Cold (-), Pin 1 Ground) and unbalanced 1/4Ó (T ip Hot (+), Sleeve Ground).
PRO MP A with the +20dB gain switch in is needed. Use the set- ting that best fits your application. Phase Switch The Phase Switch is provided to reverse the phase of a signal. This switch works on Pins 2 and 3 of the XLR Output jack of the channel. The Phase switch also reverses the polarity of the 1/4Ó output jack.
Level Control. VU Level Meter Each channel of the PRO MP A has a backlit VU meter showing its output level. The Ò0Ó level is calibrated to +4dBu. Use the VU meter when adjusting the Output Level Control to aid in sending the proper level to your next piece of equipment.
W ARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMA TION Limited W arranty W arranty service for this unit will be provided by Applied Research and T echnology , Inc. in accordance with the following warranty statement.
A R T PRO MP A SPECIFICA TIONS Dimensions: 3.50Ó H x 19Ó W x 6.5Ó D Input Connections: XLR (balanced), 1/4Ó unbal. Output Connections: XLR (balanced), 1/4Ó unbal.
An important point after buying a device Art PRO MPA (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Art PRO MPA yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Art PRO MPA - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Art PRO MPA you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Art PRO MPA will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Art PRO MPA, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Art PRO MPA.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Art PRO MPA. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Art PRO MPA along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
