A-Designs MP-2A      
Stereo Tube Microphone Preamp, DI

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

The new "A" series has many modifications incorporated front he original MP Series. Some of the newer features include a -20 dB Pad Switch, selectable tone switches, which allows you to create four different tones per channel. Also, the new output gain standard of the MP-1A and MP-2A Series is now 60 dB! Perfect for the new generation of ribbon microphones.

Utilizing world class input transformers by CineMag and customer 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-2A 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 Preamp can.

1 year limited warranty internal parts, 30-day limited warranty labor, 30-day limited warranty tubes.

• All true tube design
• Dual EF86 input tubes
• Dual 6N1P output tubes
• Dial Cinemag input transformers
• Dual custom wound output transformers
• Dual VU meters
• Dual level controls
• Dual -20 dB pad switch
• Dual polarity switch
• Dual phase switches
• Two pairs of selectable tone switches
• Custom milled face pate
• Solid vented metal frame
• Toroid power transformer
• Dual XLR input connectors
• Dual XLR output connectors
• Dual 1/4 inch direct injects

Specifications

• Input Impedance: 1.4k Ohm
• Gain Range: 60 dB
• Noise (EIN): -128 dB
• Mic Phantom: Switchable 48 Volt Power Source
• Mic Input Phase: Switchable 0-180
• Instrument Jack Input: dual XLR rear, dual 1/4" front
• Input Impedance: Min > 100k Ohm
• Balanced output: XLR
• Output Impedance: 600 Ohm switchable to 10k
• Maximum Level: +22 dBu
• Output: Low-Z, transformer-balanced
• Frequency Response: 28 Hz - 60k Hz
• Distortion THD: > .08 @ 1 Khz
• Power Requirements: 100/120/230 VAC - 42 Watts
• Large image: MP-2A
• Dimensions: 19"(w) x 3.5"(h) x 10"(d) - 18 lb