Warm Audio WA-MPX

Description

Warm Audio WA-MPX 1-channel Tube Mic/Line/Instrument Preamp.

1-channel Tube Mic/Line/Instrument Preamp with 90dB of Gain, DI Input, Tape Saturation Circuit, Highness/Lowpass Filters, and Switchable Input Transformer Impedance.

It had to happen sooner or later. Leave it to the innovators at Warm Audio to build a microphone preamp based on the tube electronics of the iconic American professional tape machine that recorded countless radio-ready hits during the golden age of analog. From the rock pioneers of the 50s and 60s to todays sound-savvy artists, the legendary 351 has been the secret sauce in the signal chain that delivers the vintage-flavored warmth and color we all seek in our own recordings.

The Warm Audio WA-MPX 1-channel tube mic/line/instrument preamp incorporates an original-spec circuit design, authentically reproducing the coveted analog sonics of the original.

Handwired and hand assembled using only premium, all-discrete components, including custom-wound, original-spec large-core CineMag USA transformers, the WA-MPX serves up instant sounds-like-a-record punch for tracks that blast right out of the speakers. But theres so much more to this amazing preamp that makes it indispensable to modern hybrid studio workflows.

• Authentic reproduction of the coveted 351 tape machine tube preamp
• Fully discrete, handwired and handbuilt construction with 90dB of clean analog tube gain
• Selectable Tape saturation adds harmonic distortion and natural compression for authentic analog grit
• Custom-wound, large-core CineMag USA transformers
• Tone switch modifies mic input transformer impedance for mic optimization or extra analog color
• 600 output attenuator
• Vacuum tube complement: premium 12AX7 (x 2), 12AU7 (x 1)
• Preamp Gain: 70dB, 90dB with High Gain engaged
• High Gain control engages third tube in the circuit, adding 20dB of clean gain for low-output mics and quiet sources
• 48V phantom power; polarity switch
• 80Hz highpass filter controls unruly low frequencies
• 2kHz lowpass filter focuses power and warmth on mids for added punch
• Inputs: XLR Mic, TRS Line, TS Instrument
• Outputs: line-level XLR and TRS
• VU Meter Level Indication
• Frequency response: 20Hz20kHz
• Each unit hand inspected and tested at Warm Audio HQ in Austin, Texas