Art-pro-audio TPS II - Tube Preamplifier System User Manual

- 1 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION – READ FIRST This symbol, whenever it appears, This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts alerts yo

- 10 - OUTPUT CONTROL The Output Control sets the output level of the TPS II. When the control is fully counterclockwise, there is no output. Turni

- 11 - CONNECTIONS It is easy to interface the unit with a wide variety of equipment. The front panel houses 2 dual-purpose ¼” / XLR input jacks, and

- 12 - REAR INPUT JACKS The rear XLR and ¼” input jacks are directly wired together. The ¼” jack being wired TRS balanced (Tip = HOT, Ring = COLD,

- 13 - If you experience a grounding hum when using both output connectors (one to a console, one to an instrument amp) simultaneously, a ground loop

- 14 - OPERATION The TPS II is one of the most versatile preamplification systems available. Through use of the V3 technology, numerous instruments

- 15 - USING V3: The V3 presets have been voiced with the intent of being a starting point for the recording process. The key to good recordings

- 16 - WARRANTY INFORMATION Limited Warranty Applied Research and Technology will provide warranty and service for this unit in accordance with the

- 17 - SERVICE The following information is provided in the unlikely event that your unit requires service. 1) Be sure that the unit is the cause of

- 18 - TPS II SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions 1.75”H x 19”W x 6.5”D Weight 5.5 lbs. Input Connections Front: XLR (balanced)/ ¼” TS (unbalance

- 2 - The ART TPS II Tube Preamp System INTRODUCTION ...

- 3 - INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing an ART TPS II (Tube Preamp System) - and congratulations: You now own one of the most versatile preampl

- 4 - TPS II FEATURES: • Dual Analog VU metering • Dual LED input metering • V3 (Variable Valve Voicing) with OPL (switch selectable) • Over 75 dB

- 5 - INSTALLATION The TPS II may be used in a wide variety of applications and environments. In a rack-mountable, all-steel enclosure, the units ar

- 6 - CONTROLS & INDICATORS INPUT CONTROL The Input Control sets the amount of input gain of the TPS II. Turn the control clockwise to increa

- 7 - TPS II™ Front Panel Features PHANTOM POWER +48V SWITCH The TPS II can power any microphone needing +48 volts DC Phantom power. Phantom p

- 8 - also reverses the polarity of the ¼” output jack. In the Normal position, the signal is in-phase. In the Reverse (or “in”) position, Pins 2 and

- 9 - This means that it is now quicker and easier than ever to make great recordings! Musicians want to play, not spend hours adjusting knobs. No oth