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ART Digital MPA II

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ManufacturerART
TypePreamp
Topologytube
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Connections

ConnectorCarriesDirection
XLR 3-pin femaleAnalog audio, microphone levelinput
XLR 3-pin female48V phantom poweroutput (unknown)
1/4 inch TS (unbalanced)Analog audio, instrument (Hi-Z) levelinput
XLR 3-pin maleAES3 / AES-EBU digital audiooutput
RCA / phonoS/PDIF digital audiooutput
RCA / phonoADAT Lightpipeinput
RCA / phonoADAT Lightpipeoutput
BNCWord clockinput
BNCWord clockoutput

What the ART Digital MPA II can feed

Devices whose inputs accept what this one puts out, directly or with the cable noted.

Audio Interface 34
Studio Monitor 27
Power Amplifier 23
AD/DA Converter 16
Monitor Controller 14
Subwoofer 8
Hardware Effects 6
Install Processor 4
Clock 4
Headphone Amp / Distribution 2
Recorder 2
Channel Strip 1
Compressor / Limiter 1
Equalizer 1

What can feed the ART Digital MPA II

Devices whose outputs this one accepts.

Microphone 357
Preamp 15
DI / Reamp 11
Power Amplifier 4
Channel Strip 2
Monitor Controller 2
Hardware Effects 2
Audio Interface 2
Cable 1
Inline Preamp 1
Compressor / Limiter 1
AD/DA Converter 1
Install Processor 1

Check a specific pairing

The lists above are one-step connections. To check a full chain, including adapters, gain and phantom power, ask about a specific pair on the main page.