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A Designs Audio  

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Owners Manual MP -A Series

   

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  Edition 3.0  

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  January, 2005

Caution - Caution Sign is a warning that extreme heat will create damage to the Tubes. Please make
sure you have proper spacing in the Rack. We recommend 1x spacing if used in a Rack mount. Or
you can place the MP Series on the top tier of your Rack. Not allowing proper air flow voids the
factory warranty.

XLR Outputs - The XLR output is balanced out and you have the option to change the output ohms
from the face of the MP Series (600 ohms/ 10k) by using the OUTPUT Switch located on the front
panel of the MP Series. XLR's are clearly marked indicating which Channel is being used.

XLR Inputs - The XLR input is used for Microphones. You can use the inputs for other instruments. If
you are using a condenser Microphone, please make sure your Phantom Power is in the on position.
The Phantom Power switch is located on the front panel. (See Illustration 1). XLR's are clearly
marked indicating which Channel is being used.

Serial Number - If this serial number is removed or tampered with, your warranty will be void.

 

Summary of Contents for MP-1A

Page 1: ...OWNERS MANUAL MP A SERIEStm A Designs Audio LLC Quality without Compromise P O Box 4255 West Hills CA 91304 USA 818 716 4153 www adesignsaudio com ...

Page 2: ...ucts from the product above and below the unit This will ensure your tube unit will not over heat Over heating will cause damage to the tubes and shorten their life span If possible place the MP A Series unit in the top rack space to allow air flow If you have received your unit via UPS Fed Ex DHL or any other courier your MP A should have been double boxed for protection If it was not double boxe...

Page 3: ...A Designs Audio at 818 716 4153 to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number After obtaining the RMA number ship defective product to A Designs Audio P O Box 4255 West Hills CA 91304 Write RMA number on outside of shipping box Be sure to include your name address phone number copy of original sales invoice and detailed description of the problem A Designs Audio will not accept responsib...

Page 4: ...nit is off This will prevent unwanted noise such as pops The same applies when you shut down Allow a minimum of 25 seconds for the power to drain from the tubes properly Then you can unplug your instrument or microphone Always turn your Phantom switch to the off position before plugging or un plugging your Microphone Placing the MP A Series in a rack we recommend using the first tier or allow one ...

Page 5: ...CONTENTS A Designs Audio Owners Manual MP A Series Edition 3 0 January 2005 Legal Notice Page 1 Introduction Page 2 Features Page 4 Specifications Page 5 Functions Page 6 Applications Page 11 ...

Page 6: ...acklit True VU Meters Red Jewel Lamp On Off Two 2 Neutrik Combo XLR 1 4 Input Connectors Two 2 XLR Output Connectors Zero Feedback Loop Two 2 U Rack Space Two 2 Jensen Input Transformers Two 2 Custom Wound Output Transformers Two 2 6NI P Tubes Two 2 EF86 Tubes Clean and airy high end Warmth transparency and quality sound In line with our company policy of continuous development the above features ...

Page 7: ...ack Input 1 4 phono Input Impedance Min 100k Ohm Balanced XLR Output Output Impedance 600 Ohm Switchable to 10k Maximum Level 22 dBu Output Low Z transformer balanced Frequency Response 20 Hz 60k Hz Distortion THD 08 1 Khz Power Requirements 100 120 230 VAC 42 Watts Dimensions W x H x D 19 x 3 5 x 10 Weight 18 lbs 8 16kg Shipping weight 20 lbs MP 1 17 lbs In line with our company policy of continu...

Page 8: ... kinds of Microphones If you are using a Condenser Microphone please make sure you have the Phantom Switch in the on position If you turn the Phantom Power Switch off while the Mic is still plugged in there will be a 5 second delay before it is completely off Heat Vents Allow the flow and circulation of air to cool the tubes and transformers Power Switch Large size for easy operation up and down o...

Page 9: ...FUNCTIONS A Designs Audio Owners Manual MP A Series Edition 3 0 January 2005 Heat Vents Allow the flow and circulation of air to cool the tubes and transformers XLR outputs Balanced XLR inputs Balanced ...

Page 10: ...re placed on the MP Series to indicate which voltage your unit is set up for USA Voltage should be set to 120v For export to countries with 220v the correct box should be marked at the back of the unit If not marked or marked incorrectly please notify A Designs before you turn your unit on Color Code Red Jewel Light indicates 110 volt Blue Jewel Light indicates 220 volt Fuse Box This box acts as a...

Page 11: ...the option to change the output ohms from the face of the MP Series 600 ohms 10k by using the OUTPUT Switch located on the front panel of the MP Series XLR s are clearly marked indicating which Channel is being used XLR Inputs The XLR input is used for Microphones You can use the inputs for other instruments If you are using a condenser Microphone please make sure your Phantom Power is in the on p...

Page 12: ...anuary 2005 The MP Series has a 2U rack space which fits nicely into any Studio Rack and will compliment your array UNIT SIZE Width Standard 19 inches for easy Rack Mount installation Height Standard 3 50 inches or 2U Rack Space Depth 10 inches Weight 18 lbs 8 16 kg ...

Page 13: ...FUNCTIONS A Designs Audio Owners Manual MP A Series Edition 3 0 January 2005 ...

Page 14: ...s in chorus Another technique audio engineers use when recording an instrument in stereo is to run one side in phase and the other side out of phase This trick tends to deceive the stereo image and also defuses bass boom by canceling out frequencies It may sound unusual but surprisingly there are large numbers of published Audio CD s where this technique has been employed to improve the overall so...

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