"Keith G" wrote in message
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OK, here's a nice little tidbit for the techies in here, if anyone wants
it - I've got a couple of these little Tubey mic preamps:

http://www.moirac.adsl24.co.uk/showntell/MicPreAmp.jpg


Which you will see have a 'third knob' for 'ART's new V3 (Variable Valve
Voicing) Technology'...???

I've always ignored it and used it 'Flat' but what does it do? What's
actually happening/being done to the signal when it is turned through the
various 'instruments'? (I'll have to have a fiddle with it sometime!)

Having a fiddle with it will probably tell you immediately what
the presets are. Perthaps they have built in EQ and or compression?

There's more info on this eBay auction for a similar item:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ART-Tube-MP-St...em335 9dabccd


Also, see: 'Excellent as a Tube DI XLR and 1/4" Inputs' - does this mean
I would/could run a keyboard or (dare I suggest it) a digital piano
through one of these with some expectations of success?

Yes. Switch off the phantom before plugging in or out.
There is a gain control bottom left.

Have fun

Iain