The Digital MPA II from ART is a 2-channel microphone preamplifier that delivers a total of 70dB of gain, and can operate in either stereo or dual-mono mode. Based on the same circuitry as the ProMPA II, the microphone preamp is perfect for any sized studio, production facility, or live sound environment where digital output is required. The unit outputs all 3 major digital standards with Wordclock input and output also included.

The signal path of the DIGITAL MPA II consists of a discrete class-A microphone pre-amp followed by a variable low-cut filter, a tube circuit with a 20dB gain switch and then a phase switch. At this point the signal passes to both the analog output and a pair of insert jacks. The insert jacks allow processing of the signal before it is passed on to the analog to digital converter. Simply inserting a signal into this insert point provides access to the A/D converters, allowing the converter to be used independent of the preamp's analog functions.

The preamp provides variable input impedance, and the dual-tube gain stage has selectable plate voltages (high or normal). The unit has the ability to process a mid/side microphone set-up, and can also function as a dual-channel DI box using the 2 front panel instrument inputs. Two backlit VU meters display output level, while multi-colored LED arrays provide a visual reference of tube gain for each channel. The Digital MPA II is rack mountable and housed in a sturdy, 2U steel chassis.

2-Channel    Instrument Input    Analog-to-Digital Converter    Phantom Power    Variable Impedance    Tube Gain Stage

2-channel, variable input impedance microphone preamplifier

Tube based gain stage with selectable plate voltages

Instrument input on front panel with automatic input selection

Analog to digital converter supporting ADAT Lightpipe, coaxial S/PDIF and AES/EBU digital output

Selectable sample rates up to 192kHz with optional 16-bit dithering of the 24-bit converter

Wordclock input and output, along with ADAT input, allows for working with different synchronization requirements

Dual insert points provide access to the signal for added processing just prior to the analog-to-digital converter, or for providing external access to the converter

Selectable Stereo/Dual operation of output controls

Variable low-cut filter per channel

Switchable +48V phantom power per channel

Supports Mid/Side miking technique

Large, dual, back-lit VU meters

Phase reverse per channel

Switchable for either +4dBu or -10dBV output

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this camera also made in China like most of Sony's cameras?

A: Made in Japan.

Q: 2. Is the camera wether proof?

A: This would be weather sealed, but not weather proof.

Q: 3. Has this camera BULB position when working in manual mode, or the top is 30 seconds exposure?

A: Yes, there is bulb mode on this camera.

Q: 4. Is a battery charger included with the camera?

A: Yes, a battery charger is included with the camera.

Q: 5. Does the DSC-RX1R II have a headphone jack?

A: No.

Q: 6. I'm in Australia. Is the 1yr Sony warranty applicable in Australia.If not how do I get an international Sony warranty?

A: Sony does not offer Internaltional Warranties.

Q: 7. Does this camera have a tripod thread on the bottom?

A: Yes, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II Digital Camera has a standard 1/4 -20 tripod thread socket on the bottom of the camera.

Q: 8. What is IBIS?

A: In body image stabilisation

Q: 9. What are the actual viewing dimensions of the EVF itself?

A: Unfortunately there is no method of giving you actual dimensions of view inside. However the viewfinder is 2,359,296 Dots and has the same resolution/dimensions as an A7RII.

Q: 10. Does it matter that the RX1Rll does not have image stabilization

A: absolutely not. after all, the lens is only 35mm.