Warm Audio WA12 MKII Microphone / Instrument Preamp (WA-12)

Many Music Bliss engineers prefer mic preamps that do something. And no, we're not talking about boosting gain — they all do that. We're talking about making your signal sound better. Character. Coloration. Whatever you want to call it, it's that inimitable sonic quality that the most coveted classic consoles and outboard gear had. Warm Audio's WA12 MKII preamp has it, shaping your sound with an exciting, vibey warmth that makes any vocal or instrument sit proudly in your mix. We dig the Warm Audio WA12 MKII, and — especially considering its gentle price tag — we're sure you will, too.

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FEATURES

• Fully discrete design with a robust 71dB of gain to power all your mics — even ribbons
• High-voltage X731 operational amplifier, based on the classic Melcor 1731
• Tone button gives you tonal versatility by switching input impedance from 600 to 150 ohms
• 48-volt phantom power, 20dB pad, and polarity invert switches
• Mic level balanced input: XLR or 1/4″ TRS
• Balanced outputs: XLR and 1/4″ TRS
• 2 Mohms true hi-Z input on front panel — great for guitars, bass, keyboards
• Custom-designed Cinemag input and output transformers
• LED gain indicator

SPECIFICATIONS

• Preamp Type:Solid State Mic/Instrument Preamp
• Number of Channels:1
• Phantom Power:Yes
• Pads:-20dB
• Polarity Switch:Yes
• EQ:Tone impedance switch
• Analog Inputs:1 x XLR (mic), 1 x 1/4" (Hi-Z)
• Analog Outputs:1 x 1/4" TRS, 1 x XLR
• Power Source:Standard IEC AC cable
• Height:1.75"
• Depth:8.5"
• Width:10.5"
• Weight:0.99 lbs.