ART Pro Audio TubeMix - 5-Channel Mixer with USB and Assignable 12AX7 Tube

The ART Tube Mix is a compact and versatile audio interface that seamlessly converts analog signals from various audio sources into digital format compatible with your computer. Additionally, it functions as a standalone mixer through its main mix outputs. Whether you're starting your home studio journey or engaging in mobile recording, the Tube Mix offers an ideal solution. From recording podcasts to capturing spontaneous musical ideas, creating voiceovers for home videos, or jamming with friends, it empowers your creativity anytime, anywhere.

Features

• CH1 and CH2 microphone (balanced XLR) inputs with trim control.
• CH5 instrument/Line (unbalanced 1/4-inch TS) input with trim control.
• CH3/4 Stereo line inputs.
• CH5 High impedance Instrument input with switchable amp simulator.
• 12AX7 tube can be applied to either CH1 & CH2 or CH5 (Inst. input).
• Switchable low noise +48V phantom power for microphones.
• Balanced 1/4-inch TRS inputs for stereo or mono line-level sources on CH3-4.
• 1/4-inch TRS output jacks work with balanced or unbalanced lines.
• Adjustable Three band EQ on each channel.
• Two pre-fader Aux sends per input channel for live monitor mixes, effects or recording.
• Control Room section for independent monitoring.
• Stereo 1/4-inch TRS headphone jack.
• Red LED signal/clip indicator for CH1, CH2, and CH5.
• Main output level shown on LED meter display.
• Switchable assignment of USB playback to Main or Control Room output.
• Analog VU meters for separately monitoring the USB record level.
• USB 2.0 compliant.
• No special drivers needed with most modern versions of Windows, Mac OS, and Linux.

Specifications

Max Input Level

• CH1, CH 2 (Microphone): +9dBu
• CH1, CH 2 (LINE IN): +20dBu
• CH 3/4 (EQ Flat): +20dBu
• CH 5 (EQ Flat): +16dBu
• AUX Return: +24dBu

Input Impedance

• Microphone: 3.5k Ohm
• Line (CH1, CH2, CH 3/4): 10k Ohm
• CH 5 (Inst.): 1M Ohm

Max Output level

• Main, Control Room (Balanced/Unbalanced): +20dBu/+17dBu
• Aux Send: +20 dBu
• Headphones: 100mW / Ch @ 300 Ohms, 50mW /Ch @32 Ohms

Output Impedance

• Main, Control Room (Balanced/Unbalanced): 150/100 Ohm
• AUX out: 150 Ohm
• Headphones: 100 Ohm

Max Gain

• Microphone in to Main output (balanced): +73dB
• LINE IN to Main output (balanced): +63dB
• CH 5 to Main output (balanced): +56dB
• CH3/4 to Main output (balanced): +30dB

Equivalent Input Noise

• Microphone (@max gain): -127dBu "C" wtd.
• Line (@max gain): -105dBu "C" wtd.
• Instrument (@ max gain): -112dBu "C" wtd.

USB

• Computer Interface: USB class compliant plug-and-play Mac and PC interface
• A/D, D/A: 16 Bit, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz, USB selectable from computer
• Power supply requirements: 18 VAC, 1000mA
• Phantom Power: Switch selectable, +48V DC, filtered, current limited
• Frequency response (Microphone in to Main Out): 20-100kHz + 1dB

Mechanical

• Chassis Type: Steel, Painted finish
• Dimensions (HWD): 3.3-inch x 7.8-inch x 10.4-inch
• Weight (w/ Supply): 5.5 lbs. (2.5 kg)