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Ampeg SVT MP, SUPER RARE Tube Driven Mic Pre-amp!
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Ampeg Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Model: SVT-MP
This is a RARE-Super hard to find Ampeg SVT-MP Microphone Pre-Amp / Direct Box. These are no longer made, and only about 200 of the MP's were manufactured at the time.These don't show up every day on Ebay. Don't miss out on the great tube driven tone of this Preamp/DI!
I purchased this bad boy 8 years ago new (and was literally the last one in stock once discontinued) and never regretted it. Unfortunately, I haven't had a reason to use it for almost as long, and it sits in a plastic bin waiting for the love it deserves. It's in GREAT condition, except for a scratch on the face near the "SVT" and a few areas on both IO ends where the anodized layer rubbed off on the top edges (see photos). In my opinion, this thing is better sounding than the SVT-DI, since you can control the gain AND the extra gain stage tube adds slightly more warmth and sounded fantastic when recording bass tracks in Pro Tools.Includes (1) IEC power cable only.
Here's the description from the Owner's Manual....An Introduction to the Ampeg SVTMP:The harmonically rich sound and legendary performance of AMPEG products are redefined in the SVTMP. This rock-solid chunk of equipment is worth its weight in gold on the stage, in the studio, or anywhere a quality microphone preamp is needed. Some of the highlights of the SVTMP include:• All tube design – one 12AX7, one 12AU7
• Transformer balanced Mic and Line inputs with up to 55dB of gain
• Hi-Z Instrument Input and Thru jacks
• Pad switches for each input – for the best signal to noise ratio and headroom
• Transformer balanced Output.The SVTMP will find its way into your life in a number of ways - as a mic preamp, as a line preamp/driver, or as an instrument preamp/DI to fatten up the sound of your electric or acoustic/electric guitar, bass, keyboard, digital instrument, signal processor or recording software . Whether you use it to simply fatten up your instrument or drive a hundred feet of cable, the SVTMP will deliver Ampeg tone and performance unlike any other - it’s not just another brick in the wall - and, it will do it with that unmistakable touch of AMPEG that will leave you floored.The Front Panel:1. MIC/LINE: Connect a mic input signal to the balanced XLR jack by means of a high quality shielded cable. This input is designed for mic input sources only. Connect a balanced line signal to the inner 1/4” T/R/S jack. This jack is designed to accept balanced line level signals.
2. PAD: This switch, when depressed, attenuates the signals at the XLR mic input and the 1/4" T/R/S Line input by 20 dB and 10 dB respectively.
3. PHASE REVERSE: This switch, when depressed, reverses the phase of the balanced mic and line signals. This switch can be used to correct phase anomalies that may occur in multiple mic setups.
4. INSTRUMENT INPUT: Connect a bass, guitar, keyboard, etc. to this high impedance 1/4” jack by means of a high quality shielded cable. This input has a very high impedance to avoid any loading problems with your instrument and is particularly well suited for acoustic instruments with piezo pickups.
5. THRU: Use this jack to connect the signal applied to the Instrument Input jack (#4) directly to the input of your stage amplifier. The signal at the Thru jack is taken directly from the instrument input signal and is not affected by any switch setting or internal circuitry of the SVTMP. When using this jack, you may also simultaneously send a balanced line signal to the FOH console or other mixer.
6. PAD: This switch, when depressed, attenuates the signal applied to the Instrument Input jack by 12 dB. The signal at the Thru jack is unaffected by the setting of this switch. For the cleanest signal possible, do not engage this switch when using the Mic/Line input jack (#1).
7. OUTPUT PAD: This switch, when depressed, attenuates the output signal of the SVTMP by 20 dB
8. BALANCED OUT: Use this jack to connect the transformer balanced output of the SVTMP to a mixer, recorder, DAW or computer soundcard. This balanced signal will drive long cable lines with very little loss or degradation of the output signal. (If the signal is too hot for the input device, engage the Output Pad (#7).
9. (GAIN): Use this control to increase the gain applied to the signals at the XLR mic input and the 1/4" T/R/S Line input by 35 dB to 55 dB and 25 dB to 40 dB respectively. The Rear Panel:10. AC LINE IN: The grounded power cord should only be plugged into a grounded power outlet that meets all applicable electrical codes and is compatible with the voltage, power and frequency requirements stated on the rear panel. Do not attempt to defeat the safety ground connection!
11. POWER: Use this switch to turn the unit on (top of the switch depressed) and off (bottom of the switch depressed).
12. FUSE: The fuse helps protect the unit from damage due to faulty operating conditions. If the fuse fails, replace it only with the same size and type. If the fuse fails repeatedly, contact your Ampeg dealer.
13. +48V: This switch, when engaged, applies +48V phantom power to the Mic input jack. Always connect the mic to the unit and keep the gains on the preamp and mixer at minimum before engaging the phantom power, then bring the gains up slowly.
Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Ampeg |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States | Model: | SVT-MP |
This is a RARE-Super hard to find Ampeg SVT-MP Microphone Pre-Amp / Direct Box. These are no longer made, and only about 200 of the MP's were manufactured at the time.These don't show up every day on Ebay. Don't miss out on the great tube driven tone of this Preamp/DI!
I purchased this bad boy 8 years ago new (and was literally the last one in stock once discontinued) and never regretted it. Unfortunately, I haven't had a reason to use it for almost as long, and it sits in a plastic bin waiting for the love it deserves. It's in GREAT condition, except for a scratch on the face near the "SVT" and a few areas on both IO ends where the anodized layer rubbed off on the top edges (see photos). In my opinion, this thing is better sounding than the SVT-DI, since you can control the gain AND the extra gain stage tube adds slightly more warmth and sounded fantastic when recording bass tracks in Pro Tools.Includes (1) IEC power cable only.
Here's the description from the Owner's Manual....An Introduction to the Ampeg SVTMP:The harmonically rich sound and legendary performance of AMPEG products are redefined in the SVTMP. This rock-solid chunk of equipment is worth its weight in gold on the stage, in the studio, or anywhere a quality microphone preamp is needed. Some of the highlights of the SVTMP include:• All tube design – one 12AX7, one 12AU7
• Transformer balanced Mic and Line inputs with up to 55dB of gain
• Hi-Z Instrument Input and Thru jacks
• Pad switches for each input – for the best signal to noise ratio and headroom
• Transformer balanced Output.The SVTMP will find its way into your life in a number of ways - as a mic preamp, as a line preamp/driver, or as an instrument preamp/DI to fatten up the sound of your electric or acoustic/electric guitar, bass, keyboard, digital instrument, signal processor or recording software . Whether you use it to simply fatten up your instrument or drive a hundred feet of cable, the SVTMP will deliver Ampeg tone and performance unlike any other - it’s not just another brick in the wall - and, it will do it with that unmistakable touch of AMPEG that will leave you floored.The Front Panel:1. MIC/LINE: Connect a mic input signal to the balanced XLR jack by means of a high quality shielded cable. This input is designed for mic input sources only. Connect a balanced line signal to the inner 1/4” T/R/S jack. This jack is designed to accept balanced line level signals.
2. PAD: This switch, when depressed, attenuates the signals at the XLR mic input and the 1/4" T/R/S Line input by 20 dB and 10 dB respectively.
3. PHASE REVERSE: This switch, when depressed, reverses the phase of the balanced mic and line signals. This switch can be used to correct phase anomalies that may occur in multiple mic setups.
4. INSTRUMENT INPUT: Connect a bass, guitar, keyboard, etc. to this high impedance 1/4” jack by means of a high quality shielded cable. This input has a very high impedance to avoid any loading problems with your instrument and is particularly well suited for acoustic instruments with piezo pickups.
5. THRU: Use this jack to connect the signal applied to the Instrument Input jack (#4) directly to the input of your stage amplifier. The signal at the Thru jack is taken directly from the instrument input signal and is not affected by any switch setting or internal circuitry of the SVTMP. When using this jack, you may also simultaneously send a balanced line signal to the FOH console or other mixer.
6. PAD: This switch, when depressed, attenuates the signal applied to the Instrument Input jack by 12 dB. The signal at the Thru jack is unaffected by the setting of this switch. For the cleanest signal possible, do not engage this switch when using the Mic/Line input jack (#1).
7. OUTPUT PAD: This switch, when depressed, attenuates the output signal of the SVTMP by 20 dB
8. BALANCED OUT: Use this jack to connect the transformer balanced output of the SVTMP to a mixer, recorder, DAW or computer soundcard. This balanced signal will drive long cable lines with very little loss or degradation of the output signal. (If the signal is too hot for the input device, engage the Output Pad (#7).
9. (GAIN): Use this control to increase the gain applied to the signals at the XLR mic input and the 1/4" T/R/S Line input by 35 dB to 55 dB and 25 dB to 40 dB respectively. The Rear Panel:10. AC LINE IN: The grounded power cord should only be plugged into a grounded power outlet that meets all applicable electrical codes and is compatible with the voltage, power and frequency requirements stated on the rear panel. Do not attempt to defeat the safety ground connection!
11. POWER: Use this switch to turn the unit on (top of the switch depressed) and off (bottom of the switch depressed).
12. FUSE: The fuse helps protect the unit from damage due to faulty operating conditions. If the fuse fails, replace it only with the same size and type. If the fuse fails repeatedly, contact your Ampeg dealer.
13. +48V: This switch, when engaged, applies +48V phantom power to the Mic input jack. Always connect the mic to the unit and keep the gains on the preamp and mixer at minimum before engaging the phantom power, then bring the gains up slowly.