Warm Audio WA-MPX

Feature

• 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.
• Hand-Inspected & Tested at Warm Audio HQ in Austin, Texas: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: 600Ω Transformer (6000Ω Rated)
• Mic Input With “Tone” Engaged: 150Ω Transformer (1500Ω Rated)
• Premium (2X) 12AX7 & (1X) 12AU7 Vacuum Tubes
• 600Ω Output Attenuator
• High Gain Control Engages The Third Tube In The Circuit 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 Color
• 80Hz High-Pass Filter To Control Unruly Bass Frequencies
• 2kHz Low-Pass Filter To Focus Preamp Power & Warmth On Mids For Added Punch
• Tape Saturation Adds Harmonic Distortion & Natural Compression For Authentic Analog Grit
• 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

Popular Uses

• Wide Range of Preamp Tones On Tap
  • Wide-open & clean tube tone delivered by 3 tubes per channel
  • Dial in natural harmonic distortion & compression as tubes are pushed
  • Flip the “Tape Sat” switch to engage all-analog tape saturation
  • Vintage sound + modern connectivity for use in any hybrid rig