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Studio & Recording > Preamps > Dual-Channel Preamps > A Designs MP-2A A Designs MP-2A Classic Tube Preamp with Tone Switches, 60dB gain, 48V Phantom switch, Phase switch, VU meter, -20dB Pad, and Hi-Z DI »CLICK TO ENLARGE   ItemID: MP2A   Retail Price: $2,795.00 SAVE $299.03 (11%) WHEN YOU BUY TODAY! SALE PRICE: $2,495.97 Add the MP-2A to Your Wishlist Yes, It's In Stock! This item is available for immediate delivery. Our centrally-located warehouse ensures you the fastest delivery time in the industry. Order now by adding to your cart or call your Sales Engineer.   Payments as low as $75/ mo. Customers also looked at...   A Designs Pacifica Dual Ch Solid State Mic Pre/DI $1995.97     Universal Audio 2-610S Silverface 2-Ch Tube Mic Preamp $2099.97     PreSonus ADL 600 2-Ch Class A Mic Preamp $2195.95   » View all A Designs » View all Dual-Channel Preamps

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MP-2A Dual-channel Tube Mic Pre Offers Four Unique Colors A Designs MP-2A Dual-channel tube mic pre - A Designs has recently emerged in the forefront of insider audio to rave reviews; "Stunning sound quality with serious bass response and a warm, airy top," "Adding the MP-2 to my Direct-to-Disk DAW was like finding the holy grail of warm analog sound. I use it on everything from bass to guitars to vocals to drum mics and more. Absolutely incredible." The A Designs MP-2A is an Input and Output transformer, classic tube preamp with tone switches that give you four unique preamp colors. For use with the modern crop of ribbon mics, the A Designs MP-2A provides 60dB gain along with a 48V phantom power switch, phase switch, a big VU meter, 20dB Pad, and a Hi-Z DI instrument input. Bring the warmth and richness of analog to your recordings with A Designs MP-2A. A-Designs Audio MP-2A at a Glance: High-end tube, 2-channel preamplifier Two Tone Switches, each with 2 positions (yielding 4 sounds) Extreme sound quality for a reasonable price Hand built in Southern California High-end custom wound Transformers Big VU meters for easy set up The new MPA Series by A-Designs Audio sets a new benchmark in high-end performance preamps. Unlike traditional high-end tube units, the new MP-2A can change its sound to suit the application, via two switches delivering four different sounds. This is the first time that anyone has created a world class preamp that has more than one sound built in! High-end tube, 2-channel preamp The original MP-2 tube preamps have been a favorite of LA insiders for some time. Comparable to much more expensive tube preamps, A Designs now takes it a step further with the MP2"A" Series, adding tone switches to the same great sound they have become known for. It is now possible to get four distinct "world class" sounds from a single unit! This makes a single preamp much more useful in the studio and over time. True Tube The A-Designs Audio MP-2A is considered a "True Tube" preamplifier due to the fact that there are no ICs (Integrated Circuits), transistors, or and solid state design in the front-end or the back-end to color the audio signal path. The sonic signature of the MP-2A is composed of pure tubes, film capacitors and custom transformers, pure and simple. Handcrafted with point to point wiring the MP-2A a must for those that care about quality. Custom wound transformers Its surprising how few pro companies believe in transformers they way A Designs does. Transformers are the heart and soul of any preamp and greatly affect the sound. Careful attention is devoted to designing the transformer and its parts: changes in core material alloy yields different sounds; the windings, what wire, how many turns and how they are wrapped all affect the sound too. A Designs spends a lot of time to design a high end transformer that adds beauty to the sound. These special transformers are one of the key reasons the A Designs reputation has grown so rapidly. Direct Instrument Inputs One unique features of the MP-2A is the 1/4" "Direct In" for high-impedance instruments and sources. Unlike most companies, A Design Audio's direct input goes straight to the transformer for glorious tone! Vintage Guitars, basses, digital keyboards - everything including drum machines benefits from the unique character of the A Designs Hi-Z input. This provides your with a valuable option of using the on board DI instead of purchasing an expensive tube/transformer based "Direct Box". If you are looking for that "Analog Tube Sound" for your instrument, the MP2A is ideal! A Designs Audio MP-2A Features: Dual channel XLR line inputs Dual 1/4-inch Hi-Z "direct to the transformer" inputs Continuously variable gain control 60dB Gain Big VU Meters, Backlit Switchable 48v Phantom power Phase (invert) Switch -20dB Pad Switch Custom milled front panel Two space Rackmount Red Jewel Lamp Indicator for power Balanced XLR outputs Power supply with custom Toroidal Power Transformer Rich full body analog tube sound If you are looking for that "analog tube sound" for your instrument, the A Designs MP-2A is ideal! Customer Reviews  The Most Underrated Secret Love Weapon Ever   by Horsetooth Rock from Fort Collins, Colorado, September 06, 2008 Music Background:  A.L. G.O.R.E. (Alcohol Loving Gear Obsessed Recording Enthusiast) “This is the most underrated piece of gear ever. You never hear anyone talking about it. Even the Pacifica gets more press. (I have a Pacifica - it's good but there's a reason this one is $600 more!) This is the most versatile, best sounding tube pre I have ever worked with. Turn up the gain and it's a wall of saturated tube tone. Flick a tone switch and it's a glassy, breath-y, sparkle...” Read More • Write Your Own Review More Dual-Channel Preamps from A Designs: · A Designs Pacifica View All Products from A Designs  Tell a Friend About the MP-2A!  Print This Page See Also:  Dual Channel Preamps

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