Warm Audio WA-2MPX Microphone Pre-Amp

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  • The Warm Audio WA-2MPX Microphone Pre-Amp, vintage warmth, and colour.
  • Meticulously crafted to replicate the iconic AMPEX 351 Tape machine.
  • Enjoy a wider range of analogue tone with improved power and versatility.
  • Experience authentic vintage sound with premium components and hand-wired construction.
  • Fine-tune your tone with selectable, all-analogue tape saturation.
  • Refine your tone further with hi-pass (80Hz) and low-pass (2kHz) filters.
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Warm Audio WA-2MPX Microphone Pre-Amp


The Warm Audio WA-2MPX microphone preamp is the ideal tool for musicians, producers, audio engineers, and home studio enthusiasts who want to enhance the quality of their recordings using outboard equipment.

The WA-2MPX is great for capturing warm clean and transparent tones for vocals, acoustic instruments, and drums, but also delivers an authentic vintage tube-saturated tone to your recordings, allowing you to add warmth, character, and depth.

 

Authentic Reproduction of the Most Revered Tape-Era Tube Mic Preamp

The WA-2MPX is an impeccable recreation of the highly acclaimed microphone tube preamp, the legendary AMPEX 351 Tape machine, which played an indispensable role in the development of rock and roll and radio-friendly hits.

During the era of tape recording, this iconic tube preamp was a staple in the signal chain of successful recordings by esteemed musicians such as Elvis Presley, Les Paul, and Bing Crosby, and its captivating sound still resonates with modern-day artists.

With premium quality components, a circuit design that remains faithful to the original, and tape saturation control, the WA-2MPX faithfully replicates the analogue tone of the original preamp, imbuing your sound with vintage warmth and colour.

 

Hi-Pass (80Hz) & Low-Pass (2kHz) Filters to Refine Tone

With the inclusion of a 2kHz low-pass filter, you can fine-tune and concentrate your tone, achieving maximum midrange warmth and punch. The 80Hz hi-pass filter is excellent for removing unwanted bass noise from problematic sources, enhancing the clarity of your audio.

 

Hand-Inspected & Tested at Warm Audio HQ in Austin, Texas

At Warm Audio's headquarters in Austin, Texas, skilled engineers and musicians, who are committed to helping you achieve optimal sound quality, meticulously scrutinize each product.

They are dedicated to ensuring that every item leaving the facility meets the highest standards of excellence.

 

Popular Uses

Featuring an impressive three tubes per channel, this device provides a pristine and spacious tube tone that can be customized to generate organic harmonic distortion and compression as the tubes are driven.

Furthermore, activating the "Tape Sat" switch enables users to enjoy the benefits of an all-analogue tape saturation. The combination of classic sound and state-of-the-art connectivity makes it an excellent choice for use in any hybrid setup.

 

The WA-MPX provides an excellent alternative if you only require one channel.

 

Key Benefits:

  • 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 Analogue 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 (2X) 12AX7 & (1X) 12AU7 Vacuum Tubes
  • 600Ω 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 Analogue Colour
  • 80Hz High-Pass Filter To Control Unruly Bass Frequencies
  • 2kHz Low-Pass Filter To Focus Preamp Power & Warmth On Mids For Added Punch
Specification
Specifications
  • 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: 7 kg