WARM AUDIO WA-2MPX Stereo Microphone Pre-Amp
A stereo microphone preamp offering warm, vintage analogue sound with flexible controls.
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SKU: WRMWA2MPX
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Product Description
The WA-2MPX is an authentic reproduction of the most revered tube microphone preamp, originally found in the 351 style tape machines that played a pivotal role in the birth of rock ‘n’ roll and radio ready hits. With its premium components and true to original circuit design, the WA-2MPX delivers the iconic warmth and tone that defined the analog tape era. This powerful and versatile preamp offers 90dB of tube gain and 300V of raw power, allowing it to achieve both clean gain and powerful saturation, much like the most timeless analog gear. Crafted with a handwired, all analog design and using custom wound USA CineMag transformers, it faithfully recreates the vintage tape sound. Whether you're tracking vocals, instruments, or mixing, the WA-2MPX offers the perfect combination of authentic analog warmth, tube saturation, and tonal flexibility for today’s modern artists. It is ideal for anyone looking to add that signature vintage touch to their recordings, with features like selectable tape saturation, high and low pass filters, and a rugged, hand built construction.
Key Features:
- Authentic Reproduction Of The Most Revered Tape Era Tube Mic Preamp:
The WA-2MPX is based on the classic 351 style tube preamplifier, which helped shape the sound of rock 'n' roll and hit radio recordings. - Power & Versatility For A Wider Range Of Analog Tone:
It offers 90dB of tube gain and 300V of raw power, delivering clean gain and saturation reminiscent of the greatest analog equipment. - Premium Components & Handwired Construction For An Authentic Vintage Experience:
Hand assembled with three premium tubes per channel and custom wound CineMag transformers to authentically reproduce vintage analog tones.
Tape Saturation Technology:
The WA-2MPX features a selectable all analog tape saturation, offering compression, harmonic distortion, and the non linear frequency response that mirrors the sound of tape era reel to reel machines. It delivers a distinctive warmth and character to your audio, perfectly suited for tracking vocals, instruments, or adding that analog touch to your mix. The saturation provides a smooth, musical compression effect, bringing life and richness to your sound. Whether you're recording with modern or vintage gear, this feature helps to evoke the nostalgic warmth and saturation of classic recordings. The saturation is ideal for musicians and engineers seeking an organic, tape like sound in their digital recordings, capturing the soul of the analog era.
Custom Wound USA Transformers:
The WA-2MPX uses custom wound, large core CineMag USA transformers, designed to deliver exceptional tonal clarity and depth. These transformers play a vital role in preserving the authentic sound of the original preamp and ensuring high quality audio output. The use of premium transformers contributes to the preamp's ability to deliver both clean gain and powerful tube saturation. Whether you're tracking vocals, electric guitars, or drums, the transformers ensure that every detail is captured with precision and warmth. This level of craftsmanship helps maintain the vintage vibe that Warm Audio is renowned for, ensuring that the WA-2MPX stands out as a studio staple for musicians, engineers, and producers.
Versatile Tone Shaping Filters:
The WA-2MPX is equipped with both an 80Hz high pass filter and a 2kHz low pass filter, allowing you to shape your tone with exceptional precision. The 80Hz high pass filter helps remove unwanted bass noise from unruly sources, giving you a cleaner, more defined sound, while the 2kHz low pass filter focuses on the midrange frequencies for added warmth and punch. These filters allow you to refine your audio by tailoring the frequency response to your exact needs. Whether you’re recording or mixing, these filters enable you to tighten up low end rumble and bring out rich midrange characteristics, giving your tracks the perfect balance for radio ready, polished results.
Specifications:
- Authentic Reproduction Of The Most Revered Tape-Era Tube Preamp
- Fully Discrete, Hand-Built Construction with 3 Tubes Per Channel For Ultimate Analog Tone
- Selectable Tape Saturation Adds Harmonic Distortion & Natural Compression
- 90dB Of Analog Tube Gain Per Channel
- Custom-Wound, Large-Core CineMag USA Transformers
- Mic Input: 600Ω Transformer (6000Ω Rated)
- Mic Input With "Tone" Engaged: 150Ω Transformer (1500Ω Rated)
- Premium Tubes: (2X) 12AX7 & (1X) 12AU7 Vacuum Tubes
- 600Ω Output Attenuator
- Engage High Gain Control for an Added 20dB of Clean Gain for Low-Output Mics
- 48V Phantom Power & Polarity Switch
- Classic Warm Audio Tone Control Alters the Input Transformer Impedance
- 80Hz High-Pass Filter to Control Unruly Bass Frequencies
- 2kHz Low-Pass Filter to Focus Preamp Power & Warmth on Mids
- Inputs: XLR Mic, TS Instrument & TRS Line
- Outputs: XLR / TRS Line Level
- VU Meter: Level Indication
- Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
- Aluminium Faceplate, Steel Chassis & Vintage Bakelite-Style Knobs
- Internal IEC 115V/230V Power Inlet