Sound Devices MP-1 Portable Microphone Preamp

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Sound Devices MP-1 Portable Microphone Preamp
Sound Devices MP-1 is a single channel microphone preamp that delivers studio grade audio in a portable, lightweight package. The unit features a transformer balanced XLR microphone input and line level output resulting in high gain and low noise floor. A large gain adjustment dial provides up to 66dB of gain in eleven discrete steps.

A 3-position phantom power switch enables 12 Volt or 48 Volt phantom power for condenser microphones. A low-cut filter switch eliminates noise due to wind and proximity effect at 80Hz or 160Hz (user switchable). Peak limiter switch moderates signal peaks, eliminating distortion due to signal over load. The MP-1 is powered with 2 AA batteries for approximately 24 hours.

Specifications

Gain : 0 dB to 66 dB input to output, switch selectable
Gain Accuracy : +0.6, -0.1 dB with reference to front panel gain markings (150 ohm source, 100k ohm load impedances)
Frequency Response : 20 Hz - 22 kHz, +0.1, -0.5 dB, -1 dB at 50 kHz (relative to 1 kHz level with 150 ohm source)
Equivalent Input Noise : -126 dBu (-128 dBV) maximum (150 ohm source, flat weighting, 22 - 22 kHz bandwidth, gain setting 36 dB or greater)
Output Clipping Level : +22 dBu minimum with 100k ohm load; +20 dBu minimum with 600 ohm load
Input Clipping Level : +4 dBu minimum at the 0 or +18 dB gain setting
Dynamic Range : 122 dB minimum at the +18 dB gain setting
THD + Noise : 0.05% Maximum (from 60 Hz to 22 kHz @ +4 dBu output level, 22 Hz - 22 kHz filter bandwidth, +46 dB gain setting)
Common Mode Rejection Ratio : 100 dB minimum at 80 Hz; 60 dB minimum at 10 kHz
Input : Transformer-balanced, 2000 ohm input impedance
Output : Transformer-balanced, 130 ohm output impedance
Phantom Power : 12V or 48V (switch selectable) per DIN 45 596 specification
Limiter : Limits to +17 dBu output level; 10:1 limiting ratio; 5 mS attack time, 100 mS release time; Amber/Red LED indicates limiting/clipping
High-Pass Filter : 80 Hz or 160 Hz (switch selectable), 6 dB per octave
Internal Voltage Rails : +15 V and -15 V, regulated
Operating Temperature Range : 0 to 70 degrees C (32 to 160 degrees F)
Power : 2 AA batteries, 24 hours life typical with +4 dBu signal into 600 ohms, no phantom power
Power LED : Green indicates power and good battery. Red indicates power and low battery. LED turns red when approximately 4 hours of battery life remain.
Polarity : Mic input to line output is non-inverting
Dimensions : 43 mm x 94 mm x 140 mm (h x w x d) (1.7 x 3.7 x 5.5 in)
Weight (unit only) : 0.56 kg (1.24 lbs.)
Weight (packaged) : 0.86 kg (1.90 lbs.)

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