Warm Audio WA-2MPX | Tape Era Tube Microphone Preamp
1.479€
- fully discrete design with 3 tubes per channel
- Tape Saturation for harmonic distortion and compression
- 90 dB Gaib
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 of many hit songs, including Elvis Presley, Kurt Cobain, Les Paul and Bing Crosby.
This is still a sound that is sought after by many great artists today.
With premium components, a faithful circuit design, and adjustable tape saturation, WA-2MPX authentically reproduces the analog sound of the original to add warmth and color to any signal.
- 2 channel tube preamplifier
- Authentic reproduction of the most appreciated tube preamplifier of the tape era
- Fully discrete, hand-built design with 3 tubes per channel for ultimate analog sound
- Selectable tape saturation adds harmonic distortion and natural compression
- 90dB analog tube gain per channel
- Specially wound, large-core CineMag USA transformers
- Microphone input: 600 Ohm transformer (6000 Ohm nominal power)
- Microphone input with “Tone” circuit switched on: 150 ohm transformer (1500 ohm nominal power)
- High quality (2X) 12AX7 & (1X) 12AU7 vacuum tubes
- 600 Ohm output level control
- High Gain control activates the third tube in the circuit for an additional 20dB (from 70dB to 90dB)
- clean gain for low output level microphones and low volume sources
- 48v phantom power & polarity switch
- “Tone” circuit changes the impedance of the input transformer and adds additional analog nuances
- 80Hz high-pass filter to control unstable 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 character
- Inputs: 2x XLR Mic, TS Instrument & TRS Line
- Outputs: 2x XLR / TRS line level
- VU-Meter
- Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz
- Vintage Bakelite Style Aluminum Front Panel, Steel Case and Knobs
- Internal IEC 115v/230v power supply unit
- Weight: 5.1 kg
- Dimensions: 48.3×22.2×8.9 cm
+48 Volt phantom power | Yes |
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Preamp | Line, Microphone |
Tube | Yes |
Format | 19inch |
Einheiten (HE) | 2 |
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