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, Kurt Cobain, 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.

●      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