Yes, the variable gain is an option
with the MP-2.
If you make one with variable gain, is there any audible
click when adjusting it as there is with the stepped gain unit?
Certainly not initially but that's
my complaint against tiny pots- they -eventually- go noisy. Even big
pots tend to do that- it just depends how much wear and tear the shaft
gets. Just means they have to be occasionally lubricated or replaced.
What is the price on the MP-2?
The price is $750.00 USD.
What is the run time on the MP-2 with three 9v batteries?
With no phantom load they'll run
the preamp continuously for about 40 hours. With a heavy phantom load
it runs for about 10 hours continuously.