Art PRO Audio - Tube MP

The ART Tube MP is a 12AX7 tube mic preamp that combines analogue warmth and ease of use in a compact format. Designed for musicians, sound engineers or home studio creators, it transforms any take by giving it the colouration and presence typical of tube circuits. Whether used with a condenser microphone, an instrument or a line source, it brings that sought-after harmonic texture reminiscent of classic analogue recordings.

Its single channel concentrates all the essentials: a balanced XLR/6.35 mm jack combo input, an XLR output and a jack output for easy integration into any setup. The input gain control allows precise adjustment of the signal level before amplification, while the output potentiometer adjusts the overall volume sent to the console or audio interface. This dual section offers complete headroom control and promotes a clean signal, free from unnecessary distortion.

The Tube MP isn't just a preamp: it's also a high-performance DI box. Connected between a guitar, bass or keyboard and a mixing desk, it enriches the sound with a subtle, natural warmth. Switchable 48 V phantom power allows condenser mics to be connected, while the phase inverter helps to correct offsets in stereo miking or multi-mic set-ups.

The built-in 12AX7 tube provides smooth, musical saturation when the gain is turned up, ideal for rounding out vocals, adding density to bass or adding body to acoustic guitar. Compact and robust, the Tube MP slips easily into a rack or stage bag, quickly becoming an essential tool for both stage and studio.

ART, renowned specialists in analogue processing, have designed this model as a bridge between the warm sound of vintage tubes and the precision of digital. The Tube MP breathes new life into every signal, adding that harmonic and expressive dimension that makes all the difference to a mix.