Warm Audio WA-MPX Single-Channel Tube Mic Preamp
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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 & 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.
• 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
• 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 colour
• 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
• Weight: 9.0 lbs / 3.7 kg
• Dimensions: 19 x 8 3/4 x 3 1/2 inch / 48.3 x 22.2 x 8.9 cm
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Protect your investment with the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty
A warranty can be a very important factor when making a buying decision. Because repairs can be very expensive in terms of parts and labour costs, manufacturers usually only provide one year limited warranties that generally only cover items that malfunction due to a manufacturer’s defect. With an important purchase such as a musical
instrument or piece of studio gear, however, many people want to have the peace of mind in knowing that their investment will be protected should the product no longer be performing at 100%.
Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
- Product Replacement: If your product cannot be fixed or costs too much to fix, we will replace it with the equivalent model for no additional charge. If this is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
- No Lemon Policy: Your product will be replaced should the same problem occur multiple times.
- Convenient: Easy drop off and pick up of the product at any Long & McQuade location.
- Guitar Setup: Guitars purchased at Long & McQuade come with 1 free setup, to be redeemed within 1 year for new guitars and 90 days for used guitars.
- Loaners Available: A loaner product may be given while the product is being repaired.
- Power Surge Protection: Your product is covered even if damaged from a power surge.
- Accessory Coverage: Any peripheral devices or accessories that come with your product (i.e. foot pedal, case) are also covered.
- Commercial Use Coverage: Music and recording professionals who purchase gear for “heavy-use” commercial purposes will still be covered.
Long & McQuade reserves the right to restrict the purchase of additional years of Performance Warranty. Used products come with a 3-month Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Some products (i.e. computers, software, cymbals and other items) are covered only by the manufacturer‘s warranty. Consumables (i.e. strings, reeds, drum sticks, batteries, tubes, cross faders) are excluded as they are designed to be replaced. Cosmetic Damage, Accidental Damage, or problems caused by Humidity or Temperature Issues are not covered. Speakers damaged by overpowering are generally not covered. Our coverage does not provide compensation for loss of use. As of June 2018 the Performance Warranty is no longer transferable. The warranty is only valid in Canada.
Purchasing additional years of coverage
Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
- NEW products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- USED products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to increase the warranty from 3 months to 1 year. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- GUITARS: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year. $45 maximum. An additional free setup is not included with additional purchased years of Performance Warranty.
- BAND and ORCHESTRAL instruments: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| WA-MPX Single-Channel Tube Mic Preamp | 785420 |
