There aren’t many preamps that engineers and producers feel could be the only one they would use to make an entire record; but, according to industry professionals, the all-tube MP-2A stereo preamplifier fits that bill. Designed to provide the versatility and sonic flexibility sought after by discerning professionals around the world, the MP-2A “works and plays well with others” - meaning that while some preamps can be finicky when it comes to certain mics, the MP-2A performs spectacularly no matter what kind of mic you run through it: ribbon, dynamic, or condenser….old school, middle of the road, or state of the art – MP-2A welcomes them all…but it doesn’t stop there! MP-2A is also an excellent instrument pre/DI, adding life and depth to basses, guitars, analog and digital keyboards.
Built to audiophile-quality standards with a price tag well below other boutique preamps in or near its class, the MP-2A has no integrated circuits in the signal path - it relies solely on discrete components: the perfect combination of tubes (EF86 for the inputs, 6N1-P on the outputs), Audience capacitors, and custom Cinemag Output transformers, and is meticulously hand crafted with point to point wiring. Each channel sports a -20dB pad, a pair of Tone switches providing four distinctive possible sonic signatures on each channel, and up to 60dB gain for use with even the most power-hungry ribbon mics. Cinemag input transformers coupled with custom-wound output transformers ensure the low noise top-quality performance expected from a top shelf preamp. Additional features include balanced Neutrik XLR inputs, true VU metering, 48v phantom power, polarity switches, and front-panel Hi-Z input jacks.
SPECIFICATIONS
- 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.
- Output impedance: 600 ohm, switchable to 10k 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.