MP-2A Tube Microphone Preamp

 

The MP-2A is a true tube-in, tube-out stereo microphone preamp based on the celebrated MP-2 from A-Designs Audio.

The new “A” series has many modifications incorporated from the original MP Series. Some of the newer features include a -20dB Pad Switch, selectable tone switches, which allows you to create 4 different tones per channel. Also, the new output gain standard of the MP1-A and MP-2A Series is now 60 dB! Perfect for the new generation of Ribbon Microphones.

Utilizing world class input transformers by CineMag and custom designed output transformers for the lowest noise level and highest quality sound, the MP-2A brings the warmth and richness of analog to your recordings while maintaining a crystal clear spectrum of sound. The MP-2 is a professional class preamp for use on a variety of sources, and includes rear panel instrument and front panel line level inputs.

It delivers warmth, transparency, and a quality sound with a clean and airy high end like only a high quality all-tube pre-amp can.

 

 

All-tube design
Selectable tone switches offer four sounds per channel
60dB gain allows use of next-generation ribbon mics
EF86 input tubes / 6N1P output tubes
Cinemag input transformers and custom-wound output transformers
True VU meters
Dual level controls
-20dB pad switch (per channel)
Polarity switch (per channel)
Toroidal power transformer
Balanced XLR I/O and 1/4'' direct injections
Custom-milled faceplate, solid vented metal frame (2U rack size)
Frequency Response: 20Hz - 60kHz
Distortion THD: > .08 @ 1kHz
Noise (EIN): -128dBu
Input impedance: 1.4k ohm
Phantom Power: +48V switchable power source
Mic input phase: 0-180 degree switchable
Instrument input: 1/4" phono
Instrument input impedance min: >100k ohm
Maximum output level: +22dBu
Output: Low-Z, transformer-balanced
Power requirements: 100/120/230 VAC - 42W
Dimensions: (W x H x D) 19'' x 3-1/2'' x 10''
Weight: 18 lbs. (8.16kg)
Shipping Weight: 20 lbs