Warm Audio WA-2MPX

Warm Audio WA-2MPX Product Details

Description

The WA-2MPX is an authentic reproduction of the most revered microphone tube preamp that ushered in the birth of rock 'n' roll and radio-ready hits. During the golden era of tape recording, this type of vintage tube preamp became the signature sound in the signal chain of hit recordings, including Elvis Presley, Kurt Cobain, Les Paul and Bing Crosby - and is a sound still pursued by today's greatest artists. With premium components, a faithful circuit design, and a tape saturation control, the WA-2MPX authentically reproduces the analog sound of the original to add warmth and color to your sound.

Features:

• Warm Audio WA-2MPX
• Authentic reproduction of the most cherished tube preamp of the band era
• Fully discrete, hand-built design with 3 tubes per channel for ultimate analog tone
• Selectable tape saturation adds harmonic distortion and natural compression
• 90 dB of analog tube gain per channel
• Custom-wound, large-core CineMag USA transformers
• Microphone input: 600Ω transformer (6000Ω rated power)
• Microphone input with "Tone" engaged: 150Ω transformer (1500Ω rated power)
• High-quality (2X) 12AX7 & (1X) 12AU7 vacuum tubes
• 600Ω output attenuator
• High Gain control activates the third tube in the circuit for an additional 20dB (from 70dB to 90dB) of clean gain for low output microphones and low volume sources
• 48V phantom power and polarity switch
• Classic warm-audio tone control that changes input transformer impedance to add additional analog color
• 80Hz high-pass filter to control choppy bass frequencies
• 2kHz low-pass filter to focus preamp power and warmth on the mids for added punch
• Tape Saturation adds harmonic distortion and natural compression for authentic analog sound
• Inputs: XLR mic, TS instrument and TRS line
• Outputs: XLR / TRS line level
• VU meter level meter
• Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz
• Aluminum front panel, steel chassis and vintage Bakelite style knobs
• Internal IEC 115v/230v power input