The WA-2MPX 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, the original 351-style tube preamps were the kings of studio tech delivering pure analog warmth; the signature sound in the signal chain of hit recordings for artists including Elvis Presley, Bing Crosby, Les Paul, Nat King Cole, and Roy Orbison.
The WA-2MPX preamps deliver the same sonic signature as their vintage inspiration, imparting high-headroom analog warmth that goes from ultra clean to rude and saturated. Each channel boasts a handwired circuit containing custom CineMag transformers and three tubes that, with the high-gain switch engaged, bring the WA-2MPX up to an incredible 90dB of gain. The WA-2MPX not only delivers the sound of a legendary tape-era tube preamp but one of the best values in an all-tube mic preamp on the market today.
