Warm Audio WA-2MPX Tube Mic Preamp
Best tube preamp for producers seeking authentic vintage analog character.
This preamp delivers the thick, saturated character of vintage tape-era consoles without the headache of maintaining aging hardware. It trades modern surgical transparency for a heavy dose of harmonic color, making it the perfect choice for producers who want their digital tracks to sound like they were cut on classic analog gear.
$1325.00
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Thomann
Who it's for
- Engineers seeking classic, harmonically rich vintage saturation
- Budget-conscious studios wanting high-end tube character
- Producers tracking stereo sources or multiple mono inputs
Who should skip it
- Engineers requiring pristine, ultra-quiet signal paths
- Recordists using low-output passive ribbon microphones
- Purists demanding hand-wired, boutique-grade component matching
Performance breakdown
Gain Headroom
Ninety decibels of gain handles even the most demanding ribbon microphones effortlessly.
Saturation Character
Selectable tape saturation adds authentic vintage grit to clean digital signals.
Build Integrity
Hand-assembled construction and custom CineMag transformers ensure long-term studio reliability.
Sonic Warmth
High-voltage tube circuitry delivers the rich harmonic depth of classic records.
Tone Shaping
Integrated filters provide essential control for cleaning up muddy low-end frequencies.
Channel Versatility
Dual-channel design offers flexible routing for stereo imaging or independent tracking.
Key Specs
Number of Channels
2
Gain
90dB
Circuit Type
Tube
Power Supply
300v of raw power
Transformers
Custom-wound USA CineMag
Build Quality
Hand-assembled with premium components
Form Factor
Rackmount
Metering Type
LED Ladder
Analog Input Connector Type
XLR
Analog Output Connector Type
XLR
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