The MP-2A is a true valve-in, valve-out stereo microphone pre-amplifier 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 and selectable tone switches, which allow 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 Jensen and custom designed output transformers for the lowest noise level and highest quality sound, the MP-2A brings the warmth and richness of analogue 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-valve pre-amp can, with the benefit of 4 valve sounds available from just one valve pre-amp.

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User Comments on the original A-Designs MP-2

"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."

"Few pieces of gear get serious audio hounds salivating like a nice, juicy tube microphone preamp&ldots;[The A Designs MP2] is [among] the cream of the crop"

FEATURES All True Valve Design Dual EF86 Input Valves Dual 6N1P Output Valves Dual Jensen Input Transformers Dual Custom Wound Output Transformers Dual VU Meters Dual Level Controls Dual -20dB Pad Switch Dual Polarity Switch Dual Phase Switches Two pairs of Selectable Tone Switches Custom Milled Face Plate Solid Vented Metal Frame 2U Rack size Toroid Power Transformer Dual XLR Input Connectors Dual XLR Output Connectors Dual 1/4 Inch Direct Injects High Gain (60 dB)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Input Impedance Gain Range: Noise (EIN): Mic Phantom Power: Mic Input Phase: Instrument Jack Input: Input Impedance: Balanced Output: Output Impedance: Maximum Level: Output: Frequency Response: Distortion (THD): Power Requirements: Dimensions: Weight: Shipping Weight:

1.4k Ohm 60 dB -128 dB 48 Volt, Switchable 0-180° Switchable 2xXLR rear, 2x¼" front Min > 100k Ohm dual XLR 600 Ohm +22 dBu Low-Z, transformer-bal 28 Hz - 60k Hz > .08 @ 1 Khz 100/120/230 VAC- 42W 482w x 89h x 254d mm 6.8 kg (18 lbs) 7.7 kg (20 lbs)

For Sale:
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                                      MP-2A Owners Manual