The MA-2.2 has been designed by active recording engineers to provide the cleanest possible interface between microphones and recording channels. By utilizing our own True Class A amplifier modules (the BE40), attention to power supply design and a resistor loaded C-Coupled input topology, this preamplifier exhibits sonic qualities unique in it's class.

The MA-2.2's ultra low noise and noise spectra provides the best possible dynamic range for digital recordings. The high speed and wide frequency response ensures distortionless reproduction of transients and excellent high frequency phase response - even at high gain. Users can expect a clean, uncluttered midrange coupled with superb treble clarity and extended tight bass response.

The MA-2.2 is a development of the original MA-2 first produced in 1993, with the circuit remaining essentially unchanged. Nothing is overlooked in the design of this piece. Take a look at the channel card and also take a look at the matching MIA1.0 Direct Box adaptor. If the MA-2.2 is out of your budget range, check out the Buzz Audio SSA-1.1 preamplifier.

• Fully discrete hi-bias wide bandwidth differential Class A amplifiers.
• Matched and selected semiconductors.
• Transformerless input hi-grade film coupling capacitors.
• 2 stages of power supply regulation.
• Individual discrete regulators for each stage of the 2 stage amplifier.
• High quality bifurcated relays for signal switching.
• No "DC servo" that mess with the bass.
• Single Point Ground pcb layout.
• 41 position max trimmed GAIN control.
• Trimmed common mode noise rejection.
• Optimized "grunty" Class A amplifiers for the input/output functions.
• Output Mute and Hi/Lo input impedance switches.
• Sowter output transformer option.
• 2 output connectors
• Shielded toroidal power transformer