ART Pro MPA II 2-channel Tube Microphone Preamp (2024)

2-channel Tube Microphone Preamplifier with 48V Phantom Power, Selectable Input Impedance, and VU Metering

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Versatile Tube Preamplifier Steps Up Your Sound!

ART's Pro MPA-II is a value-packed 2-channel tube microphone preamplifier. It's loaded with the right complement of professional features to deliver a serious sonic upgrade for any project studio or mobile recording studio. For flexible flavor, the ART Pro MPA-II features variable input impedance, so you can dial in a range of tube tones to suit your microphones. What's more, dual-mono and stereo support, and a mid/side miking switch give you the flexibility you need to tackle a wide range of projects and recording setups with the ART Pro MPA-II.

ART Pro MPA-II 2-channel Tube Microphone Preamplifier at a Glance:

  • Two channels of flexible tube preamplification
  • Supports dual-mono and stereo operation, as well as mid/side miking
  • Large VU meters and multicolored LEDs display levels

Two channels of flexible tube preamplification
If you're looking to bring your recordings up to the level, there's nothing like introducing a quality preamplifier. And, with ART's Pro MPA-II, you'll have more than enough sonic range to dial in nearly any sound imaginable - no matter what kind of microphones you have in your mic locker right now, or the microphones you add to it in the future. That's because, on each channel you have selectable phantom power for your condensers. Plus, there's plenty of gain onboard for bringing your ribbon microphone signals up into usable levels. Beyond that, variable input impedance lets you draw out a rich range of tones from each of your microphones - use it to match the preamplifier to your microphones, or creatively mismatch tones for a unique sound. Plus, you can operate the ART Pro MPA-II at high or normal plate voltage, for an even wider range of sounds. There's also a per-channel low-cut filter to squelch issues with rumble.

Supports dual-mono and stereo operation, as well as mid/side miking
Your preamplification needs will vary depending on what you want to do and what you're recording - but, luckily, ART equipped the Pro MPA-II with the flexibility to meet your changing needs. You can operate the preamplifier in dual-mono or stereo, to suit what you're recording. There's even selectable support for mid/side microphone setups.

Large VU meters and multicolored LEDs display levels
Get an eye on what's going on using the ART Pro MPA-II's full assortment of metering. Onboard, two professional VU meters display input or output levels, while its multicolored LED arrays, with average or peak hold, show you tube gain.

ART Pro MPA-II 2-channel Tube Microphone Preamplifier 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

The ART Pro MPA-II is an incredible value-packed addition to any project studio wanting a step up in recording quality!

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Tech Specs

  • Preamp Type: Tube
  • Number of Channels: 2
  • Phantom Power: Yes
  • Analog Inputs: 2 x XLR, 2 x 1/4" (Hi-Z)
  • Analog Outputs: 2 x XLR, 2 x 1/4"
  • Frequency Response: 15Hz-48kHz
  • Rack Spaces: 2U
  • Height: 3.5"
  • Depth: 8.75"
  • Width: 19"
  • Weight: 10.5 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: PROMPAII

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This added a touch to the vocals that no plugin could match. Very pleased with this purchase! Sweetwater has never let me down in keeping my quality up and my costs down.
Rated 5/5

Great Mic Pre

I used to own an Avalon 737 ... This Art Pro MPA II is every bit as good at about 1/7th the price... And it has two channels
Rated 5/5

Good Sound (PSVANE ECC83 Tube)

The tubes are very fine for this preamp . Although they were made in China , the sound is also great for this $ preamp .
It's very worth it .
Rated 5/5

Great tube sound

This unit has a range from transparent to full tube driven saturation. It sounds great on either end of the spectrum. The impedance control is very useful for recording with ribbon mics on one end and low noise condensers on the other. There are many other features that come in handy like the plate voltage switch(great for vocals) and the adjustable high pass filter. All in all its a very versatile and nice sounding piece of gear. Great for bedroom producers.
Rated 5/5

It's good, but you can make it great.

I have both the MPA II tube preamp and the VLA II compressor. Lately I've been experimenting with the MPA II as a preamp for electric guitar using the MPA II front instrument jack with the output going to the guitar tube amp usual input. Out of the box it was fine but frankly didn't deliver the audio magic I hoped for when purchasing. I've done tube and output transformer work on guitar amps and learned that tube selection and placement can make a significant difference in the amp. The best results for me has been using premium vacuum tubes. So before giving up on the MPA II as a guitar preamp I bought a gain matched pair of Psvane 12AX7-S ECC82 Art Series tubes with the gold pins. The MPA II uses one in each channel and are very easy to replace. The tubes completely transformed the preamp. It most definitely adds magic to the audio now. The setting I'm using is getting the 'tube warmth' input set to never hit the red and only occasionally hit the yellow. I'm testing with Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates humbuckers right now and they sound fantastic. Last thing is don't go half way because you'll be disappointed. Use either the Psvane (my recommendation),Genalex Gold Lions or Northern Electric.

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