WARM AUDIO WA-2MPX

WA-2MPX dual channel tube microphone preamplifier - dual channel tube microphone preamplifierThe WA-2MPX is an authentic reproduction of the most famous tube microphone preamplifier, a pioneer of the birth of rock 'n' roll. During the golden age of tape recording, this style of vintage tube preamp became the signature signal chain sound of many successful recordings, including Elvis Presley, Les Paul and Bing Crosby, and is a sound still sought after by today's greatest artists. Thanks to top-quality components, a circuit design faithful to the original and the control of tape saturation, the WA-2MPX authentically reproduces all the analog flavor of the original to give your sound a warmth and a vintage color.Authentic reproduction of the most respected tube preamplifier of the tape recording era The WA-2MPX is based on the 351 style tube preamplifier found on the American tape machines that started the birth of rock 'n' roll and the greatest hits radio stations of the time. Power and versatility for a wide range of analog tonesCCWith an impressive power of 300 V and a valve gain of 90 dB, the WA-2MPX can reach remarkable levels, able to push the valves to saturate just like the most iconic analog instruments. Premium components and hand assembly for an authentic vintage experienceAssembled by hand with three premium tubes per channel combined with custom-wound CineMag USA transformers faithful to the original specifications, the WA-2MPX authentically reproduces analogous sounds of the original.Fully analog selectable ribbon saturationThe WA-2MPX uses discrete analog components that provide compression, saturation, and nonlinear frequency response for authentic 15IPS reel-to-reel sound of the analog era.High-pass (80Hz) and low-pass (2kHz) filters to refine the toneThe low-pass filter at 2kHz allows you to further focus and shape the sound, adding warmth and power to the mid-range. The 80Hz high-pass filter helps remove unwanted low-range noises. Inspected and hand-tested at the Warm Audio HQ in Austin, TexasCarefully inspected at Warm Audio headquarters in Austin, Texas, by trained engineers and musicians with a passion to help you play your best.Technical specificationsAuthentic reproduction of the most revered tube preamp of the tape eraCompletely discreet, handmade construction with 3 tubes per channel for an authentic selectable analog saturationTape experience that adds harmonic distortion and natural compression90dB of analog tube gain per channelLarge Cinemag USA custom transformers with iron coreMicrophone input: 600Ω transformer (rated at 6000Ω) Microphone input with “Tone” activated: 150Ω transformer (rated at 1500Ω) Premium valves (2X) 12AX7 and (1X) 12AU7600Ω output attenuator High Gain control activation for an additional clean gain of 20 dB (70 dB to 90 dB) for microphones with soft output and low volume sources48v phantom power supply Switch of PolarityClassic Warm Audio tone control that alters the impedance of the input transformer to add additional analog color80 Hz high pass filter to control the most unruly low frequenciesLow pass filter at 2 kHz to focus the power and heat of the preamplifier on the mids for greater presenceInputs: XLR microphone, TS instrument and TRS line. Outputs: XLR/TRSV-meter line level for level indicationFrequency response: 20Hz-20kHz aluminum panel, steel frame and front In Bakelite vintage style IEC 115v/230V internal power input Popular usesWide range of sounds available Open and clean sound provided by 3 valves per channelNatural harmonic distortion modeling and compression when the valves are pushed “Tape Sat” switch to activate a fully analog Tape SaturationVintage sound + modern connectivity for use with any hybrid system