Tone, functionality, and unparalleled performance.

The ART MPA Gold 2 Channel Microphone Preamp with Variable Impedance is defined by warmth, presence, clarity, and a performance that adheres to incredibly high standards with first-class features and components.

Variable Input Impedance optimizes the ART MPA Gold 2 for performance with a wide range of microphones. This infinitely adjustable variation dramatically alters the performance of the microphone and creates more sonic possibilities.

The MPA Gold 2 preamp's selectable Tube Plate Voltage function delivers a wide variety of tones. The tube circuit is differential, and provides the equivalent of a 300V power supply on the high voltage setting. With very low self-noise, the normal setting maintains classic tube preamp sounds.

The ART MPA Gold's unique tube circuitry utilizes 2 - 12AX7A vacuum tubes and renders unsurpassed detail and clarity with a broad range of mics. It provides gain with controlled overload while maintaining the dynamic range of the previous stage.

In addition to the large VU meters, the MPA Gold mic preamp has Tube Warmth LED metering which measures the left and right audio channel levels. Average level attack and release are measured in milliseconds and the peak function has a 20-microsecond attack time. The analog meter range is switchable between -10dB and +4dBU. The High Pass filter is continuously variable from 15Hz to 150Hz.

ART MPA Gold 2 Channel Microphone Preamp with Variable Impedance Features:

• Variable input impedance (150 - 3000 ohms)
• Selectable tube plate voltage
• Large VU meters with range switch
• Tube warmth LED meter
• Discrete class A input microphone preamplifier
• Lower noise at low gain stages
• Wide frequency response and low THD
• Front accessible input jack with high impedance
• Automatic input switch when you plug in

The MPA Gold is a truly modern, world-class tube microphone preamplifier that will make a huge difference in the studio. Order yours today.

ART MPA Gold 2 Channel Microphone Preamp with Variable Impedance Specifications:

• Dynamic range: >100dB (20Hz to 20kHz)
• Frequency response: 15Hz to 120kHz (+0, -1dB)
• >0.005% (typical) THD

ART MPA Gold 2 Channel Microphone Preamp with Variable Impedance

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Don't buy!

Posted by Bummed from Las Vegas on Apr 23, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Recording Engineer

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock

I have 2 ART Compressors and had a MPA Gold That's had several problems as well as an OP Amp going on one of the Compressors. The MPA smoked and now they won't repair it. They said I must of run power through it. It's been hooked up to the same mike for a year and not touched. There service was Bad as well as the warranty protection. Vior Dire (Buyer Beware)

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great unit

Posted by plplplp from usa on Apr 10, 2009

Experience w/product: I have heard about it

Reviewer's Background: home studio

Reviewer's Play Style: all

For the price this thing is awesome. I put in some Mullard tubes and it sounds great. Sometimes I just run a guitar through this into my DAW, add some gain, put on some verb and it sounds awesome. I dont think anyone would regret this purchase. It makes me want to try ART's compressor too..

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This unit is as good as gold!

Posted by Kristian from Erie, PA on Jan 10, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: 15 yrs recording eletronic music

Reviewer's Play Style: Eletronica, Ambient, Rock, Synth Pop.

I'm an eletronic musician and vocalist who works from a home studio. I needed a mic preamp that would help me to lay down killer vocals and also to warm up the keyboard and PC tracks. The ART MPA Gold 2 turned out to be an excellent choice! I was pleasantly satisfied with this thing!

Right out of the box, this baby's a sexy looking unit (esp when you hit the power switch! f$%* yeah!), and it's made with high quality materials. Its features, such as the variable imput impedance and LPF, give you flexablity to tweek your mic signal and get the most out of it.

A small negative is that they went a little cheap on the tubes. This is evident when you significantly overdrive them. The distortion when you load up the tubes with more voltage is more brittle/crackly than I would like. Get better tubes (I got some Ruby Tubes on the way) for this thing. That's the only reason I shaved off a half a star for value. But the factory tubes perform well and provide execellent presence and warmth at lower levels.

Buy it and enjoy it! :)

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Best Pre-amp in price range

Posted by Bond007ca from Orange County, CA on Dec 16, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Alternative Rock

This is the first review I have written for a product; that is how good the MPA gold is. The sound quality on this thing is just plain awesome (I did change tubes with 2 Tesla tubes). I went from a cold thin digital sound to a warm and fat digital sound. This is the best recording investment I have made and I am glad I went with this model as it feels and looks like it will last at least the 5 years they guarantee this product for. If you record to your PC, get this and thank me later.

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Excellent Pre-Amp!

Posted by Bassguy66 from Scranton,Pa on Nov 5, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician /Recording Engineer

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Acoustic, Country, Metal

I've owned this unit for about 1 1/2 years now. I've used it for Vocals, Bass, Electric Guitar, Drums, Acoustic Guitar and Sax. I am very happy with this unit. I would recommend changing the tubes as the stock ones sound a bit brittle. I put in a set of Ruby Tubes, and the sound is much warmer now. The unit has been extremely reliable. The only down side is that one channel is out of phase with the other. Odd, but easily fixed with the the push of a button on the front panel. As far as sound, it is open, airy and warm. The variable impedence knob adds to the flexability. I'm currently using At4040's and a Sterling Audio ST66 tube mic as well as some cheaper ones and have never been disappointed. It's usable with the stock tubes, but much better with better tubes. Great Unit!

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