Discover the Warm Audio WA12 500 MkII American Mic Preamp

At Terry Carter Music Store, we proudly showcase the Warm Audio WA12 500 MkII American Mic Preamp. This preamp delivers outstanding sound quality and versatility, perfect for musicians and producers. Its features include microphone XLR and active instrument 2meg ohm Hi-Z inputs, allowing you to capture rich audio textures. Furthermore, the transformer-balanced XLR and TRS outputs ensure a clean signal, maintaining the integrity of your recordings.

Elevate Your Sound Experience

This preamp also features a tone button that adjusts input impedance from 600 ohms to 150 ohms. As a result, this adjustment significantly affects the tone of both mic and Hi-Z inputs, providing you with rich tonal options. Additionally, the -20dB pad allows for smooth handling of loud sound sources, preserving clarity during recording sessions. You will find the +48 volt phantom power essential for condenser mics. Thus, this ensures you have the tools needed for any recording scenario.

Perfect for Every Musician

Designed with fully discrete, transformer-coupled, through-hole component topology, the Warm Audio WA12 500 MkII stands out. It utilizes premium-grade input and output transformers from Cinemag USA, enhancing its overall sound quality. The internal power supply is grounded, with a 3-pin cable ensuring safety and reliability. With 71 dB of gain, output attenuation control, and LED metering, this preamp delivers an exceptional recording experience. So, whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting, the Warm Audio WA12 500 MkII American Mic Preamp is your perfect companion in achieving high-quality sound.

Specifications:

• Inputs – Microphone XLR & Active Instrument 2meg Ohm Hi-Z
• Outputs – Transformer Balanced XLR & TRS
• Tone Button Input Impedance – Switches From 600 Ohms To 150 Ohms (Affects The Tone Of Both The Mic And Hi-Z Inputs)
• -20db Pad – Pads Both Mic And Instrument DI Inputs
• +48 Volt Phantom Power
• LED Metering
• Output Attenuation Control (Positioned After The Cinemag Output Transformer) Allows For Driving The Preamp And Transformers Into Saturation
• Fully Discrete, Transformer-Coupled, Through-Hole Component Topology
• Utilizes Premium-Grade Input And Output Transformers From Cinemag USA
• Uses A 1731-Style Discrete Op-Amp Socketed For Convenience. Can Be User-Replaced With Most 6-Pin (2520 Footprint), Discrete Op-Amps For Varying Flavor & Tone
• Internal Power Supply (Grounded, 3-Pin Cable)
• 71 dB Of Gain