The A Designs MP2A is a world class tube/transformer mic pre design using a design not seen on any other unit in the price range. The addition of A Design’s unique 4 position tone switches enable this one preamp to sound like 4 different preamps. Meters, pad and DI make the MP2A full featured.
Applications: For tracking, this is the preamp to use when you want beautiful, neutral, very musical results. Designed to be widest possible fidelity without a huge tonal footprint. Tone switches enable this one mic pre to cover many tonal bases.
Color: Rich and high fidelity without being dark. Beautiful is the word to describe this circuit design. Very wide bandwidth with a natural top end. Many think this is one of the best sounding tube mic pres available. Suitable for classical but built for modern studios.
Features:
Input transformer: A Designs proprietary input transformer with unique winding technique
Tube: EF86 input stage, 6N1P output stage; field replaceable.
Output Transformer: A massive A Designs proprietary transformer
Gain: 60dB
Unique DI design sends signal straight to the input transformer for two transformers in the signal path.
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