Open Box Warm Audio WA-MPX Single Channel Tape-era Tube Microphone Preamp

Product Details 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. 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 &

color to your sound. 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 & Hand wired 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. Specifications 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 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 Color 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 What's Included Warm Audio WA-MPX Power Cable Shipping Orders placed by 1:30 PM CST ship the same day Monday through Friday! Expedited shipping is available - please contact us for a quote In Stock Guaranteed We have the lowest order cancellation rate in the industry. We never intentionally list something on eBay that we do not have in stock at our warehouse, and as a result we cancel less than % of our orders per year due to being out of stock, far better than the competition. We ship orders via FedEx, UPS and USPS. With our free shipping we will choose the fastest most cost efficient way to transport the package to you. If costs are close, we will ship the fastest way possible, even if it's a little more expensive for us to do so. Some orders to larger cities, or high value orders will have a signature delivery required. Service At Pixel Pro Audio, we are musicians, engineers, and artists that are passionate about the professional audio and recording industry. Based out of Appleton, Wisconsin, we specialize in gear for the musician and music professional. We know the gear we sell, and we want to use that knowledge to help you make the best choice for your needs. When you need help with your order, we have the fastest customer service times in the industry. Simply contact us any time (we even answer emails on the weekend). Free technical support. Amazing customer service More than 20 years in business Industry best feedback rating. No matter where you look, you'll find high ratings for our business Fantastic bundle deals. Our bundles truly do save you cash! No joke, we give great value with our bundles. Looking at a used item? We take real photos of the used gear and guitars that we sell and provide accurate high resolution pictures, so you can see the condition of the item you're buying from us. It's a lot of work - but we want you to have the best buying experience possible. Have questions? Contact us for expert help and advice! Item SKU: OWAR031-01