ART Tube MP Project Series Microphone Preamp
- Up to 70dB of gain
- XLR and 1/4 inch inputs and outputs
- Built-in phantom power supply
- 10Hz to 40KHz frequency response, +/-1 dB typical
- THD under 0.05% typical
- 2.7 pounds, all-aluminum stackable chassis
Last refreshed Oct 2, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A one-channel hybrid tube preamp for a microphone or instrument feeding a mixer or recorder. It is a preamp only, with no speaker output.
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ASIN: B000K6B59YCategory: Preamps
Overview
Not a power amplifier or a speaker driver, this is a hybrid tube preamp that raises microphone, instrument and line signals before a mixer or recorder. LED metering and a fast limiter help control level.
Reason to buy is a low-noise stage with strong gain, phantom power and input impedance switching in a stackable case. The limit is that the listing does not list what ships in the box, and the text contains a few unreadable symbols.
Who it's for
A condenser microphone or direct instrument feeding a mixer or computer interface is the use. Skip it if you need several channels at once, or if you want a unit with its own speaker outputs.
Pros and cons
- Phantom power built in
- Selectable input impedance
- LED level metering
- Phase invert and high cut switches
- Single channel only
- Box contents not listed
- Description text has garbled symbols
- Weight may matter in a rack
Performance notes
A low-noise front end with a tube stage raises weak microphone signals while adding a touch of tube character. The switch-selectable input impedance changes how a microphone or instrument loads the stage. The limiter catches peaks before they overload the next device.
Specifications
| Brand | APPLIED RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 2.7 pounds |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Compatible devices | Microphone, Personal Computer |
| Connectivity technology | XLR |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty description | 2-year warranty. |
| Other details | |
| Number of channels | 1 |
| Audio input | XLR |
| Frequency response | 10Hz to 40KHz, +/-1 dB (typical) |
Frequently asked questions
What does the ART Tube MP Project Series come with?
No included items list is given in the listing. It lists the unit alone, so check the offer for a power supply and cables.
Does the Tube MP Project Series have phantom power?
Yes. The feature list names a built-in low noise phantom power supply.
Is the Tube MP Project Series a power amplifier?
No. It is a microphone and instrument preamp that sends a line level signal to a mixer or other audio input.