Summit Audio MPC-100A Mic Preamp Compressor - Manual (Page 2)

Product Introduction
The Summit Audio MPC-100A Mic Preamp/ Compressor-Limiter is a single
channel tube preamp and tube compressor/limiter all in a two-space
rackmount unit. It accepts line, microphone, and Hi-Z input signals. The
preamplifier provides a warm yet crisp vacuum tube tone. The
compressor/limiter section has very fast attack times, making it ideal for
optimizing signal prior to entering the digital domain. In addition to having
superb sound and a user friendly interface, the MPC-100A has the robust
build quality consistent with the Summit Audio family of products.
Features include:
Mic, Line and Hi-Z inputs
“Clean” to “Saturated” tube sounds
Tube drive indicators
Unique Hi-Z instrument DI with impedance matching control
Two stages of tube amplification
3 position “smart” attack and release switches
High quality true VU meter
Continuously variable level control
+4 dB balanced and –10 dB unbalanced outputs (useable simultaneously)
Stereo linkable to another MPC-100A or TLA-100A
Jensen Mic transformer
990, discrete output stages
Hand crafted in the USA
Having found this manual, carefully unpack the MPC-100A and it’s power cord. Save the
carton and packing material should it be needed for future shipping. Before powering the
unit, read this manual. Please observe the cautions for HIGH VOLTAGE. Proceed by
doing the following:
1. Set the line voltage switch to the proper position
2. Determine the proper fuse size by referring to the specifications
3. Check for pilot illumination when powered up