Warm Audio - WA-MPX Single-Channel Tube Mic Preamp

The WA-MPX is an authentic reproduction of the most revered microphone tube preamp that pioneered the birth of rock 'n' roll & radio-ready hits. with premium components and true-to-original circuit design, WA-MPX authentically delivers the iconic analog warmth and tape-era tube tone that is still chased by today's modern artists.

Features

• Authentic Reproduction of the Most Revered Tape-Era Tube Mic Preamp: the WA-MPX is based on the 351-style tube preamplifier found in American tape machines that pioneered the birth of rock 'n' roll & radio-ready hits.
• Power & Versatility for a Wider Range of Analog Tone: Delivering an impressive 300V of raw power & 90dB of tube gain, WA-MPX achieves clean gain & powerful volume, that pushes the tubes to saturate just like the most timeless analog gear.
• Premium Components & 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-MPX authentically reproduces all the analog tone of the original.
• Selectable, All-Analog Tape Saturation: WA-MPX uses discrete analog components that provide compression, saturation, and non-linear frequency response for authentic tape-era reel-to-reel sound at 15IPS.
• Hi-Pass (80Hz) & 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 & punch. the 80Hz hi-pass filter helps remove unwanted bass noise from unruly sources.
• Carefully inspected at Warm Audio Headquarters in Austin, Texas by trained engineers & musicians with a passion for helping you sound your best.

Tech Specs

• 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: 600? transformer (6000? rated)
• Mic Input with "Tone" engaged: 150? transformer (1500? rated)
• Premium (2X) 12AX7 & (1X) 12AU7 vacuum tubes
• 600? Output attenuator
• Engage high gain control for an added 20db (from 70db to 90db) of clean gain for low-output mics and low-volume sources
• 48v Phantom Power & polarity switch
• Classic Warm Audio tone control that alters the input transformer impedance adding extra analog colour
• 80Hz High-pass filter to control unruly bass frequencies
• 2kHz Low-pass filter to focus preamp power & warmth on mids for added punch
• Inputs: XLR Mic, TS instrument & TRS line
• Outputs: XLR / TRS line level
• VU Meter Level indication
• Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
• Aluminum Faceplate, Steel Chassis & Vintage Bakelite-Style knobs
• Internal IEC 115V/230v Power inlet
• Weight: 9.0 lbs / 3.7 kg
• Dimensions: 19 x 8 3/4 x 3 1/2 inch / 48.3 x 22.2 x 8.9 cm