TUBE-TECH MP1A

Very easy to use.

The sound of this is really very good. Very open, very clear, with a bit of character and color. It can be used for absolutely everything. I put everything through it, DI keys, mic'd guitars, mic'd drums, vox, the works.

It's very expensive but for a top quality pre it's not overpriced at all.

The one word that springs to mind to describe this unit is, "classy".

I have a range of pre-amps at my disposal: Focusrite Trackmaster, RME Fireface, Allen & Heath GS3 mixing desk, Joe Meek...these are all very good but the MP1A is just so much better...there's much more to the track, a certain type of breath and air and naturalness to the signal that is not apparent using the other pre's. This is especially apparent when DI'ing keyboards.

Tube Tech has an excellent reputation for everything. I bought mind second hand and it's never acted up at all. I've now had it for 4 months.

The build quality is obvious on inspection, very high.

Its got a 5dB increment gain stage from 20-70dB. a 20dB PAD switch, 48V and a HPF rolloff at 40/20Hz. Unbalneced line inputs on front. Its so simple!

Ive used it as my main tracking in overdub sessions. Guitar, baas, kickdrum, smare etc. Everything simply sounds amazing. Opn, tight bottom end and a nice high end (not to sibilant) I guess its rather transparent but has a kinda Fairchild feel to it.

Rock Solid. Build like a tank and its blue!!! Its similar outlay as the Vintech 72 but a bit cooler (I think). As with all valve/tube units it takes a few seconds to "warm up"

No opinion. Never used it, allthough a friend of mine have visited the factory in Copenhagen and they are very friendly. These guys are enthusiasts and love what they are doing.

Ive worked on SSL, Neotek, Elberg etc. This takes the place. Its rock solid, sounds really great on everything, amazing as D.I.