The WA-MPX is an authentic reproduction of a highly revered tube preamp taken from one of music's most legendary eras, the 50s and 60s.
Les Paul changed everything by inventing reel-to-reel tape recording with a preamp manufactured by AMPEX (the 350 and 351 models).
This tube preamp pioneered the birth of the rock 'n' roll sound and its "radio ready" hits, whose classic "tube warmth" defined a legendary era of music that is still sought after today.
With the advent of the tape recorder, this type of vintage tube preamp became a staple in the signal chain of scores of hit recordings, with punchy analog tone and warmth.
This iconic sound helped define the sound of artists such as Elvis Presley, Kurt Cobain, Bing Crosby, Les Paul, Nat King Cole and Roy Orbison.
To this day, the sound is sought after to create timeless recordings. With premium components, original circuit design and Tape Saturation control, the WA-MPX authentically reproduces the vintage sound and warmth of the original.
The WA-MPX has selectable Tape Saturation and instantly gives you great 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