Warm Audio WA-2MPX

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Warm Audio WA-2MPX

Warm Audio

WA-2MPX

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Product Info

Article Number: 562527
Model: WA-2MPX
Category: Preamps
Price: $1,494.90

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The WA-2MPX is a serious contender for anyone chasing that classic, warm preamp sound. The CineMag transformers and tube saturation really deliver a vintage vibe without sounding muddy. It's a great option for vocalists, guitarists, and engineers looking to add character to their tracks – especially those leaning towards rock, blues, or soul.

Product Description

  • Warm Audio WA-2MPX
  • 2-Channel Microphone and Instrument Preamp
  • Fully discrete
  • hand-built design with 3 tubes per channel
  • Tape saturation adds harmonic distortion and compression
  • 90 dB gain
  • CineMag USA transformers
  • High quality (2x) 12AX7 and (1x) 12AU7 vacuum tubes per channel
  • High Gain control activates the third tube in the circuit for an additional 20 dB (from 70 dB to 90 dB)
  • 48 V phantom power and polarity switch
  • "Tone" circuit changes the impedance of the input transformer
  • 80 Hz high-pass filter
  • 2 kHz low-pass filter
  • Inputs: 2 x XLR microphone input
  • 2 x TS jack instrument input and 2 x TRS jack line input
  • Outputs: 2 x XLR / TRS line level
  • VU meter level meter
  • Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 483 x 179 x 89 mm
  • Weight: 3.7 kg
PROS
  • • CineMag transformers impart a thick, harmonically rich character.
  • • Discrete, hand-built design delivers a robust and reliable build quality.
  • • The 'Tone' circuit offers a subtle impedance shift for varied input tones.
  • • High-gain mode provides significant clean headroom or a saturated edge.
CONS
  • • The tube complement, while good, isn't the most exotic available for the price.
  • • The VU meter is purely aesthetic; lacks precise metering functionality.
  • • Relatively heavy; portability can be an issue for smaller studios.

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Key Features

Channels 2
Preamp Type Discrete, Tube (3 tubes per channel)
Gain Range 70-90 dB
Phantom Power 48V
Connections 2x XLR mic, 2x TS instrument, 2x TRS line, 2x XLR/TRS line out
Weight 3.7 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

It subtly alters the input transformer's impedance, changing how it interacts with different microphone types, providing a slight warmth or clarity adjustment.
It introduces more harmonic distortion and compression, adding a noticeable saturation and 'glue' to the signal – a more aggressive warmth.
The combination of CineMag transformers, discrete design, and the 'Tone' circuit provides a unique sonic signature, often considered more colored than cleaner, transparent alternatives.

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