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I am using my Kronos as my interface to my Reaper DAW (mostly for my keyboard parts). I would like to run a condenser mic into a vocal processor to get the phantom power needed. Is there any risk to then connecting the mic output from the A.R.T. processor into the mic input on my Kronos?

Which A.R.T. module is it? Normally phantom power is only sent to the microphone, and is blocked from reaching the module's output. Having said that, high voltage spikes from the A.R.T. and other phantom power units, are possible, especially when the phantom power unit is first powered up. The Kronos inputs have some protection, but not a huge amount. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions.

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The A.R.T. unit is "Tube Preamp System"

J.S. Bach wrote:The A.R.T. unit is "Tube Preamp System"

Without knowing the exact model (TPS, TPS-II, etc...), it is difficult to search the specs of the specific unit.

On their website, they have the TPS-II listed and it appears to provide what is needed to provide power for the condensor mics that would be used with the TPS system.

What the TPS does, essentially, is provide Phantom Power for condensor microphones, run the signal through the tube(s) so it colors the sound. Generally, tubes make things sound warmer when compared to digital preamps (I use them in my studio as well). There are also different mic models, used for different miking applications.

These types of units do not pass the powered signal from its outputs. It is designed to add phantom power (if needed), process the signal of the mic, and then send it to the mixer (via the XLR outputs (balanced) or the 1/4" outputs (unbalanced)).

I do not think that this unit would cause any damage to the Kronos' mic inputs at all.

What I would do is make sure the TPS is unplugged from the Kronos, turn it on, turn on the Kronos, and then plug the TPS outputs into the Kronos. This would negate ANY spikes during power up of the TPS that might cause any damage to the Kronos.

Grace,
Harry

Thanks very much for your info and advice. I will do just what you suggested.

Its likely that the output of your ART processor is actually at line level so the processor converts your mic signal to a line level signal and therefore you should set the kronos to accept a line level signal rather than a mic level signal as the mic signal has already been amplified to line level by the ART. So set the kronos input to be line level and turn the input volume all the way down on the back of the kronos and then adjust it upwards until you're getting a good signal but one that doesn't clip when you're singing your loudest sections.