Spec Sheet

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Features and specifications subject to change without notice. ©2003 Applied Research and Technology ART-TPSII-Specs-0803
From the innovative minds at ART.
From the innovative minds at ART.
TPS II
The TPS II (Tube Preamp System 2) is a two
channel high performance preamplifier coupled
with ART’s 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 it’s predecessor, the DPS, our 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.
This newly enhanced TPS II can accept +20 dB
peaks while maintaining over 120 dB dynamic
range, quiet performance and incredibly
low distortion.
ART’s legendary tube stage maintains our
classic “warm sound” and adds additional tube
voicing specifically tailored to vocal, guitar,
bass, and acoustic instruments making the
TPS II an incredible DI box. Our OPL™
(Output Protection Limiting) feature is also
included to control overshoots and normalize
levels before clipping occurs.
The TPS II was conceived, designed and manu-
factured to the highest standards to provide years
of quiet, reliable performance. Audition one, and
you too will know why the TPS II is indeed the
most cost effective professional mic preamp
system you’ll find on the market today.
Ask you ART representative about the
TPS II today!
FEATURES:
✔ Variable Input Impedance
✔ Newly Enhanced V3™
Variable Valve Voicing
✔ LED Input Meter
✔ Analog Output Meter
✔ Enhanced ART Tube
Technology
✔ Automaticly switches
between instrument
and mic preamp
✔ Wide Frequency Response
(5hz/50kHz)
✔ Enhanced OPL™ Output
Protection Limiter
✔ Torordal Transformer
APPLICATIONS:
• Ideal For Professional and Project Studios,
Field Recording, Broadcasting, Multi Media
Production, Contracting, Church and
Corporate Applications.
• Studio condenser mics, stubby pencil
condenser mics, lav mics, dynamic hand-held
mics... all sound great with the TPS II.
• The TPS II makes Acoustic Guitars, Bass
Guitars, Synthesizers, Keyboards and more
sound warm, full and robust - both live
and in the studio.
• The great tone and versatility of the
TPS II makes it a natural for both pro
and project studios.
• The versatility of the TPS II (and the
OPL functionality) is great for broadcasting
applications. V3 can be adjusted to
create the ideal tone for interviews (and
any other on-air performances), as well
as recording commercials, musicals
and voice-overs.
SPECS
Tube Preamplifier System 2
Dimensions 6.5”d x 19.0” w x 1.75” h
Weight 5.5 lbs.
Dynamic Range >100dB
Frequency Response 5Hz to 50kHz (+0 to –1dB)
THD <.01% clean, (<0.1% warm)
CMRR >75dB (typ. @1KHz)
Equivalent Input Noise -129dBu (“A” weighted, xlr to xlr)
Max Gain 80dB (xlr to xlr)
74dB (Inst. input to xlr)
Max Input Level +19dBu (xlr),
+22dBu ( Inst. input)
Max Output Level +28dBu (xlr)
+22dBu (1/4”)
Power Requirements 110-125 VAC, 16W