A-Designs MP-2A Owner’s Manual

STEREO TUBE MIC PRE

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MP-2A

Owner ’s Manual

ARNING!

Before you start your new MP-2A Series True Tube Microphone preamp please read the following: ANY real tube product is sensitive to a high SPL environment. This may cause microphonics in a recording situation. Make sure you are able to shock

mount and or place the unit in isolation if need be. Direct light will also affect tubes, as well. PLEASE, be sure to have at least one rack space between any tube products from the product above and below the unit. This will ensure your tube uni t

will not over heat. Over heating will cause damage to the tubes and shorten their life span. If possible place, the MP-2 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 boxed, please contact your dealer and return the unit to them for a replacement.

We demand ALL our units to be double boxed to help prevent damages during shipping. Thank you, Peter Montessi

President A Designs Audio, Inc.

LEGAL

Fill out and Return Warranty Card to A Designs Audio, Inc. Warranty begins the day of purchase. Your name will be placed on our mailing list (unless otherwise requested) for future updates and new product announcements.

A Designs Audio, Inc. reserves the right to make improvements or changes at any time to this product.

NOTICE:

arranty

. One Year Limited Warranty Internal Parts, 30-Day Limited Warranty Labor, 30-Day Limited Warranty Tubes A Designs Audio, Inc. warrants that our hardware conforms substantially to the specifications contained in this manual when used in accordance these

specifications for a period of one year from the date of original purchase from A Designs Audio, Inc. or its authorized dealers. In case of a valid warranty claim, your sole and exclusive remedy and A Designs’ entire liability under any theory of liability will be, at its option, to repair or replace the product without charge, or, if not possible, to refund the purchase price to you. The warranty is not transferable and applies only to the original purchaser of the product.

For warranty service, contact A Designs Audio, Inc. at 818-716-4153 to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Warranty is void if product serial numbers have been removed or if the product has been damaged by abuse or unauthorized modification and repair.

There are no user serviceable parts inside. This warranty is in lieu of all warranties whether oral or written, expressed or implied. A Designs Audio, Inc. makes no other warranty either expressed

or implied, including without limitation, any implied warranties of merchantability, unless for a particular purpose or non-infringement. The purchasers’ sole and exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be repair or replacement as specified herein.

In no event will A Designs Audio, Inc. be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incremental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the product, including lost profits, damage to property and, to the extent permitted by law, damage for personal injury, even if A Designs Audio, Inc. has been advised of the possibilities of such damages.

A Designs, A Designs Audio, Inc., and MP-2A are trademarks of A Designs Audio, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Introduction

Welcome to the Analog Sound of the MP -2A. This is an all tube product, and there are some basics you should know before using this product for the first time.

Tubes are a component that have specialized and unique features. If you are a “pre” or baby boomer, born before 1957, you may recall using tubes in various products, such as radios, amplifiers, and televisions. So, this is just to refresh your memory. If you are a “post” baby boomer, this could be your first experience with tubes, so please pay close attention! (You will be tested at the end of this manual).

Tubes are most efficient and effective when “warmed up.” This means, upon starting the MP-2A, you should allow the tubes to become fully heated before attempting to operate. The minimum amount of warm up time is approximately 15 to 20 minutes.

Set up your instrumentation layout before powering up the MP-2A. Plug in your instrument or microphone while the unit 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-pl ug ging your Microphone.

When placing the MP-2A Series in a rack, we recommend using the first tier or allow one x space in order to properly ventilate. Avoid overheating! Too much heat will reduce the life-span of your tubes. We also recommend strongly that you observe SPL and shock mount any tube product.

A Design s Audio, Inc. has scoured the earth for the perfect combination of tubes for this unique quality sound. Go ahead, get started. Read the following pages carefully to become acquainted with the warmth and clarity that the MP-2A can deliver to your recordings.

Please feel free to email A Designs Audio, Inc. via the website with any creative applications for the use of the MP-2A. We included some applications in this manual. We may just include your suggestion on our website!

Congratulations on the purchase of your MP-2A all tube microphone preamplifier! Most of all, have fun! Peter Montessi, President

A Designs Audio, Inc.

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