Warm Audio WA12 - 500 MKII Discrete Mic Preamp 1 Space 638142859318

Description:

A lot of preamps on the market do a good job of raising thevolume of mics and instruments. Unfortunately, many pres are doing only that,raising volume. The “Super clean” designsof today often leave the signal exiting the preamp sounding much the same as itdid entering it.

If you are looking for a preamp to improve and shape yoursignal you will most definitely love the WA12-500 MKII. The WA12-500 MKII isdesigned to transform plain instruments and vocals into exciting tone. If your mixes lack depth, struggle to soundalive, or are just missing that professional touch you’ve always wanted, thereis a good chance you will love the WA12-500 MKII.

The WA12-500 MKII is a completely discrete, high voltage,dual-transformer microphone preamplifier design with high gain (+71dB), highheadroom, low noise, and an exciting sonic performance – great for all types ofrecording applications. A high qualitymic preamp is one of the most critical pieces needed to achieve the elusive‘larger than life’ sound, and the WA12-500 MKII is more than capable ofdelivering.

The WA12-500 MKII is based around a discrete op-amp, theX731, which is our own reproduction of the vintage classic Melcor 1731,considered by some to be the warmer predecessor to the modern 2520-styleop-amp. The X731 can achieve vibrant,clean and lifelike tones; but can also be driven into mild saturation at muchhigher gain levels. The effects can besubtle, but very pleasing to the ear. The WA12-500 MKII can also accept any discrete op-amp on the market thatconforms to the +/-16v, 2520 pinout standard.

When developing the WA12-500 MKII our ears played a big partin the design process. Using CineMag USAtransformers and an all discrete signal path ensured that the WA12-500 MKIIwould have the building blocks to compete with the best preamps on themarket. We are very proud to offer sucha robust/professional design in a small and affordable package.

Specifications:

• Utilizes premium grade input and output USA CineMagtransformers.
  
• 71db of Gain, fully discrete signal path.
  
• Utilizes a discrete 6-pin socketed 1731 style opamp. Can be replaced with other 6-pin "2520foot-print" opamps for varying tone/flavor.
  
• TONE button – Switches the input impedance from 600 ohms to150 ohms. Changes the tone of both themic and HI-Z inputs.
  
• 2 Meg Ohm True HI-Z input on front panel. Sends instrumentsignal through entire circuit including both Cinemag Transformers and thediscrete opamp. Great for guitars, bass, keyboards and other instruments thathave a 1/4″ output jack.
  
• 48 volt Phantom Power.
  
• Output attenuation control (after the CineMag outputtransformer) allows for driving the preamp and transformers into saturation.
  
• LED Meter gain indication.
  
• 20db pad.
  
• UPC: 638142859318