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ART TPS IIItem ID: TPSII2-Channel Microphone/Instrument Preamp with Variable Valve Voicing, Variable Impedance, and Output Limiting 
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From Our Research Team:A Great, Affordable Tube Preamp!On a tight budget? You’d be hard-pressed to find anything that sounds better than the TPS II. It features ART’s Variable Valve Voicing, with optimized reference points to record guitars, basses, percussion, vocals, and more. It also features variable input impedance to let you match any mic from large condensers to ribbons.The TPS II (Tube Preamp System 2) is a 2-channel high performance preamp that’s as versatile as it is affordable. It makes a great addition to any project or professional studio. The flexible TPS II features ART’s proprietary V3 (Variable Valve Voicing) technology, and it also provides variable input impedance, which lets you dial in and match any mic type from large condensers to ribbons. The TPSII's legendary tube stage maintains the classic “warm sound” and adds additional tube voicing specifically tailored to vocal, guitar, bass, and acoustic instruments, making the TPS II an incredible DI box. ART's OPL (Output Protection Limiting) feature is also included to control overshoots and normalize levels before clipping occurs. ART TPSII 2-channel Preamp Features:
The ART TPSII is an affordable way to add tube processing to your studio! TPS II Image Gallery
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Reviewsbased on 8 reviewsThe other brands haven't gone out of business yet?
by Jon from New York
For the price, there is NOTHING better! Not only does this sound good (theres a little hiss, that's all I can really neg it for) but when you upgrade your setup, you can customize the TPSII as you le... read more [+]arn about electronics! It is built in such a way that it is a perfect electronics project...don't hesitate to take it apart when you get something pricier, you will learn a lot, and may even regret a buy or two from the past! close [-]
August 7, 2009 Music Background: 15 Years experience in home recording, visiting studios, and helping bands get their sound! STILL love this unit!
by Chuck H from Baxley / McRae, GA
I've written a review here a couple of years ago (you can read that one at the bottom of the page), and I'm still loving this unit. I recorded a soulful jazz gospel vocalist recently thru a Shure KSM... read more [+] 27, and I was expecting mediocre tracks compared to the Rode K2 I was also using (I'm a huge Rode fan, by the way), running both channels into an 002 rack. I am more impressed with the ART TPS II / Shure KSM 27 combo everytime I use it. After adding a Waves compressor & just a touch of the Waves R-verb vocal plate to the vocal track, I swear it's the best vocal I've ever gotten out of my studio. I'm so impressed with this combination, I'm considering getting a couple of more Shue KSM 27's, even though I've got a matched pair of Rode NT1a's on the way. April 1, 2008 Music Background: Producer, Performer, Engineer, Studio Owner I've been tracking horns for an oldies cover band about to release their CD (I'm a horn player of 25+ years), and my tenor & bari sax with the ART TPS II / Shure KSM 27 combo is just perfect. I'm getting the grit, the full sound you'd expect from a high-end tube condensor, and it's so easy to dial in a tone. Recently I just upgraded some gear in my studio, and I'm about to buy two more of these units, and am thinking of getting a third for my live gigs (I previously used the one in the studio in my "live" rack.) I've read that changing the tubes in these units will make the sound even better. As it is, I'm convinced you can't get a better unit for the price. This is a must-have for a project studio, someone on a budget, or for someone wanting to break into the world of tube mic pres. Don't let the relatively low price fool you. close [-] Quick update to my last review
by Neil Gunhold from Calgary Alberta CANADA
For anyone buying this preamp, a gigantic word of advice. Two weeks ago, I decided to try upgrading the tube in my tps II to the Mesa Boogie branded Sovtek 12ax7, a twelve dollar upgrade. And all I ... read more [+]can say is "OH MY GOD!!!!" This is easy to do. Take the top off, unplug the old tube, plug in the new one, screw the top back on, and prepare to be absolutely blown away. All the dullness you hear people complaining about with ART's is gone. Suddenly the warm air just goes on forever, and I have about ten Db more apparrent gain before serious break up. The "Valve" setting on the warm switch of the V3 sounds so much like my UA Solo 610 that I'm thinking of taking it back and buying four more of these. Still doesn't sound like my Avalons, but I wouldn't actually say it sounds worse. Just different. I can't overstress this. Change the tube, amaze yourself, amaze your friends. This thing Kicks A**. close [-]
February 8, 2007 Music Background: Performer, songwriter, teacher, producer, recording engineer I know---opinions are like.............
by Chris from Augusta, GA
I know what they say about opinions---and that's precisely why I rarely comment on anything. However, after doing what had been recommended by other reviewers here--changing out the tube--I felt compe... read more [+]lled to get on and write something. True, I'm sure there are bunches of $$$-men (few and far between I'm sure in todays climate ;) ) who can splurge on the big names and those items are obviously superior to the TPS--but if you are looking for an extra couple of decent quality preamps and / or maybe a different niche as far as sound goes--I HIGHLY recommend you pick this up and DEFINITELY change out the tubes. I won't lie and will tell you the stock tubes sound pretty lousy, but I assure you, if you buy a new halfway decent quality replacement tube this thing is incredible. Especially considering that after the replacement tube it comes in at around $200. The dude from Calgary pretty much nailed it right on the head so I suppose my comments are overkill---but it's true. Change out the tube and be prepared to be blown away. close [-]
December 21, 2008 Music Background: ART TPS Real Value
by BJ Terrell from Atlanta, GA
I have had the ART TPS for over a year now and up until recently thought of it as a good low end preamp but it was missing some presence. I begin doing research and as one of the previous reviewers di... read more [+]scussed found out that I could replace the 12AX7 Tube. I went for the Tung SOl ECC803S at a cost of $20 bucks and what a difference in sound. Better lows and highs. It doesn't have the cost of the Avalon and some of the features but it is close. close [-]
February 13, 2008 Music Background: Guitarist and Vocals for the last 35 years. Also popular
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