{"product_id":"warm-audio_wa-2mpx","title":"Warm Audio - WA-2MPX Dual-Channel Tube Mic Preamp","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe WA-2MPX is an authentic reproduction of the most revered microphone tube preamp that pioneered the birth of rock 'n' roll \u0026amp; radio-ready hits. With premium components and true-to-original circuit design, WA-2MPX authentically delivers the iconic analog warmth and tape-era tube tone that is still chased by today's modern artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Authentic Reproduction of the Most Revered Tape-Era Tube Mic Preamp: the WA-2MPX is based on the 351-style tube preamplifier found in American tape machines that pioneered the birth of rock 'n' roll \u0026amp; radio-ready hits.\u003cbr\u003e\n• Power \u0026amp; Versatility for a Wider Range of Analog Tone: Delivering an impressive 300V of raw power \u0026amp; 90dB of tube gain, WA-2MPX achieves clean gain \u0026amp; powerful volume, that pushes the tubes to saturate just like the most timeless analog gear.\u003cbr\u003e\n• Premium Components \u0026amp; Handwired Construction for an Authentic Vintage Experience: Hand-assembled with three premium tubes per channel paired with custom-wound true-to-spec USA CineMag transformers, the WA-2MPX authentically reproduces all the analog tone of the original.\u003cbr\u003e\n• Selectable, All-Analog Tape Saturation: WA-2MPX uses discrete analog components that provide compression, saturation, and non-linear frequency response for authentic tape-era reel-to-reel sound at 15IPS.\u003cbr\u003e\n• Hi-Pass (80Hz) \u0026amp; Low-Pass (2kHz) Filters to Refine Tone: the 2kHz low-pass filter allows you to further shape and focus your tone, dialing in ultimate midrange warmth \u0026amp; punch. the 80Hz hi-pass filter helps remove unwanted bass noise from unruly sources.\u003cbr\u003e\n• Carefully inspected at Warm Audio Headquarters in Austin, Texas by trained engineers \u0026amp; musicians with a passion for helping you sound your best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eTech Specs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Authentic reproduction of the most revered Tape-era tube preamp\u003cbr\u003e\n• Fully discrete, hand-built construction with 3 tubes per channel for ultimate analog tone\u003cbr\u003e\n• Selectable tape saturation adds harmonic distortion \u0026amp; natural compression\u003cbr\u003e\n• 90dB of analog tube gain per channel\u003cbr\u003e\n• Custom-wound, large-core CineMag USA transformers\u003cbr\u003e\n• Mic Input: 600? transformer (6000? rated)\u003cbr\u003e\n• Mic Input with \"Tone\" engaged: 150? transformer (1500? rated)\u003cbr\u003e\n• Premium (2X) 12AX7 \u0026amp; (1X) 12AU7 vacuum tubes\u003cbr\u003e\n• 600? Output attenuator\u003cbr\u003e\n• Engage high gain control for an added 20db (from 70db to 90db) of clean gain for low-output mics and low-volume sources\u003cbr\u003e\n• 48v Phantom Power \u0026amp; polarity switch\u003cbr\u003e\n• Classic Warm Audio tone control that alters the input transformer impedance adding extra analog colour\u003cbr\u003e\n• 80Hz High-pass filter to control unruly bass frequencies\u003cbr\u003e\n• 2kHz Low-pass filter to focus preamp power \u0026amp; warmth on mids for added punch\u003cbr\u003e\n• Inputs: XLR Mic, TS instrument \u0026amp; TRS line\u003cbr\u003e\n• Outputs: XLR \/ TRS line level\u003cbr\u003e\n• VU Meter Level indication\u003cbr\u003e\n• Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz\u003cbr\u003e\n• Aluminum Faceplate, Steel Chassis \u0026amp; Vintage Bakelite-Style knobs\u003cbr\u003e\n• Internal IEC 115V\/230V Power inlet\u003cbr\u003e\n• Weight: 12.3 lbs \/ 5.1 kg\u003cbr\u003e\n• Dimensions: 19 x 8-3\/4 x 3-1\/2 inch \/ 48.3 x 22.2 x 8.9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warm Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45841429168281,"sku":"WA-2MPX","price":2349.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/6799\/6313\/files\/md_73a49e4b7e5406f2a915e82a4aaeffa4.webp?v=1761758902","url":"https:\/\/metronomie.com\/en\/products\/warm-audio_wa-2mpx","provider":"Métronomie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}