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Product Description
The Warm Audio WA-MPX is an authentic reproduction of the most revered microphone tube preamp that pioneered the birth of rock 'n' roll & radio-ready hits. During the golden-era of tape recording, this style of vintage tube preamp became the signature sound in the signal chain of hit recordings including Elvis Presley, Les Paul, and Bing Crosby - and is a sound that is still pursued by today’s biggest artists. With premium components, true-to-original circuit design, and tape saturation control, the WA-MPX authentically reproduces all the analog tone of the original to bring vintage warmth and color to your sound.
TECHNICAL DETAILS:
- 90 dB analog tube gain per channel
- Custom-wound large-core CineMag USA transformers
- Mic input: 600 Ω transformer (6000 Ω rated)
- Mic input with "Tone" engaged: 150 Ω transformer (1500 Ω rated)
- Premium (2x) 12AX7 and (1x) 12AU7 vacuum tubes
- 600 Ω output attenuator
- Engage high gain control for an added 20 dB (from 70 dB to 90 dB) of clean gain for low-output mics and low-volume sources
- 48V phantom power and polarity switch
- Classic Warm Audio tone control that alters the input transformer impedance adding extra analog color
- Inputs: XLR microphone, TS instrument and TRS line
- Outputs: XLR/TRS line level
- VU meter level indication
- Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Aluminum faceplate, steel chassis, and vintage Bakelite-style knobs
- Internal IEC 115V/230V power inlet
Features
Specifications
| Analog or Digital | |
|---|---|
| Channels | |
| Chassis | |
| Input Connectors | 1/4-inch TRS, 1/4-inch TS, Analog XLR |
| Output Connectors | 1/4-inch TRS, Analog XLR |
| Tube or Solid State | |
| Rack format | 19-inch rackmount 2U |