Troy, MI, United States
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Warm Audio WA-MPX Single-Channel Tube Microphone PreampThe Warm Audio WA-MPX is an authentic reproduction of the most revered microphone tube preamp that pioneered the birth of rock 'n' roll & radio-ready hits. During the golden-era of tape recording, this style of vintage tube preamp became the signature sound in the signal chain of hit recordings including Elvis Presley, Les Paul, and Bing Crosby - and is a sound that is still pursued by today’s biggest artists. With premium components, true-to-original circuit design, and tape saturation control, the WA-MPX authentically reproduces all the analog tone of the original to bring vintage warmth and color to your sound. FEATURES: Based on the 351-style tube preamplifier found in American tape machines that pioneered the birth of rock ‘n’ roll & radio-ready hits Delivering an impressive 300V of raw power and 90 dB of tube gain, WA-MPX achieves clean gain and powerful volume, that pushes the tubes to saturate just like the most timeless analog gear 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 Discrete analog components provide compression, saturation, and non-linear frequency response for authentic tape-era reel-to-reel sound at 15IPS 2 kHz low-pass filter allows you to further shape and focus your tone, dialing in ultimate midrange warmth and punch, while the 80 Hz hi-pass filter helps remove unwanted bass noise from unruly sources Carefully inspected at Warm Audio Headquarters in Austin, Texas by trained engineers and musicians with a passion for helping you sound your best TECHNICAL DETAILS: 90 dB analog tube gain per channel Custom-wound large-core CineMag USA transformers Mic input: 600 Ω transformer (6000 Ω rated) Mic input with "Tone" engaged: 150 Ω transformer (1500 Ω rated) Premium (2x) 12AX7 and (1x) 12AU7 vacuum tubes 600 Ω output attenuator Engage high gain control for an added 20 dB (from 70 dB to 90 dB) of clean gain for low-output mics and low-volume sources 48V phantom power and polarity switch Classic Warm Audio tone control that alters the input transformer impedance adding extra analog color Inputs: XLR microphone, TS instrument and TRS line Outputs: XLR/TRS line level VU meter level indication Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz Aluminum faceplate, steel chassis, and vintage Bakelite-style knobs Internal IEC 115V/230V power inlet
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