[DISCONTINUED] Warm Audio WA12-500 MKII 500 Series Discrete Mic Preamp

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SoundPro Item: 121890

MPN: WA12-500 MKII

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If you are looking for a preamp to improve and shape your signal you will most definitely love the WA12-500 MKII Discrete Mic Preamp from Warm Audio. The WA12-500 MKII is designed to transform plain instruments and vocals into exciting tone. If your mixes lack depth, struggle to sound alive, or are just missing that professional touch you’ve always wanted, there is 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), high headroom, low noise, and an exciting sonic performance – great for all types of recording applications. A high quality mic 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 of delivering.

Warm Audio WA12-500 MKII Features

Utilizes premium grade input and output USA Cinemag transformers
Fully discrete design wtih a robut 71dB of Gain
Utilizes a discrete 6-pin socketed 1731 style opamp
Can be replaced with other 6-pin "2520 footprint" opamps for varying tone/flavor
20dB pad. External 24V AC power plug
Current Draw: 800MA
Tone button switches the input impedance from 600 ohms to 150 ohms
Changes the tone of both the mic and hi-Z inputs
Mic level balanced input: XLR
Balanced outputs: XLR and 1/4"/TRS
48V phantom power
LED meter Gain indication
2 meg ohm true hi-Z input on front panel
Sends instrument signal through the entire circuit including both Cinemag transformers and discrete opamp
Great for guitars, bass, keyboards, and other instruments that have a 1/4" output jack
Output attenuation control (after the Cinemag Output Transformer) allows for driving the preamp and transformers into saturation