Warm Audio TB12 Tone Beast Microphone Preamp

Tweaking the Warm Audio TB12 Tone Beast Preamp is addictive - at Music Bliss, we can't get enough of it! Based on the API 312 preamp's design and sporting premium Cinemag transformers, the Tone Beast is already a stellar mic pre. The Tone Beast's real magic, however, lies in its multiple discrete signal paths. With the flip of a switch, you can select different transformers, op-amps, and capacitors, and enjoy a myriad of tones in the process. Push the Tone Beast and enjoy the harmonic distortion it lends to electric guitars, bass, or anything else that needs some grit. Big, bold, and fully-professional, you won't find many preamps like the Warm Audio TB12 Tone Beast for under a grand!

FEATURES

• Discrete 312 preamp design with Cinemag transformers delivers stellar tone
• Choice of Melcor or Jensen op-amps for varying character
• Op-amps are socketed/swappable - add your own op-amps to the mix!
• Choice of steel or nickel output transformers provide more tonal options
• Choice of tantalum or electrolytic capacitors for even more character variation
• Transformer bypass switch provides an ultra-clean character
• Tone switch allows for variable mic impedance
• 80Hz highpass filter cuts the mud and rumble
• 20dB pad tames really loud sources
• Output attenuation for saturation flexibility of both op-amps and transformers
• Insert allows the use of inline processors
• LED VU meter lets you monitor your levels

SPECIFICATIONS

• Preamp Type:Solid State
• Number of Channels:1
• Phantom Power:Yes
• Pads:-20dB
• Polarity Switch:Yes
• EQ:Hi-pass Filter
• Analog Inputs:2 x XLR (mic), 1 x 1/4" TRS (Hi-Z), 1 x 1/4" (line in), 1 x 1/4" TRS (receive)
• Analog Outputs:1 x XLR, 1 x 1/4" TRS, 1 x 1/4" TRS (Send)
• Rack Spaces:1U
• Power Source:Standard IEC AC cable
• Height:1.75"
• Width:19"