Warm Audio WA12 MKII Black Preamps
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Warm Audio WA12 MKII Black


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Single-Channel American Mic Pre & Instrument DI


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Warm Audio WA12 MKII Black

 

Clear, Punchy, & Unapologetically Analog

The WA12 MKII truly recreates the iconic sound of punchy, focused American console preamps. Like the original large-format custom-built 12-style preamps, the WA12 delivers the best of authoritative American console tones favored by artists like The Eagles, Prince, Toto, Eminem, Madonna & many more.

Upgrade Your Front-End - Upgrade Your Sound

The WA12 MKII is a major upgrade to any audio interface front-end. More than just “more gain”, the WA12 adds defined harmonics and tone-shaping that only discrete analog circuitry can replicate. With 71 dB of warm analog gain and a fully discrete CineMag USA transformer-balanced signal path, the Warm Audio WA12 MKII delivers powerful results on any source.

Like the original 12-series American preamps, the WA12 MKII includes all the features that deliver a complete and professional recording experience.

The output (attenuation control) is positioned after the cinemag output transformer, making it easy to drive the preamp and transformers into saturation. For example, high-gain/low-output produces more overdriven, harmonically rich tone, while low- gain/high-output produces more open, dynamic, & articulate tone.

The WA-12 MKII includes critical preamp features to help handle recording challenges. The Polarity button allows you to handle phase issues by inverting the polarity 180 degrees. The -20 dB pad helps manage loud sources paired with sensitive mics. The LED metering makes it easy to check for clipping before hitting your interface. Selectable 48v phantom power is available to power any mic that requires it. The classic Warm Audio “tone” control alters the input transformer to add “air” or “sheen” to the top end - great for ribbons or “darker” mics.

The WA-12 MKII features multiple input connections with rear XLR and front Hi-Z input options. The Hi-Z connection on the front has a dedicated switch and passes through a JFET for ideal professional direct recording of bass and guitar. 

Product Description & External Specs

  • Single-Channel American Mic Pre & Instrument DI
  • 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

Components & Internal Specs

  • 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)

Performance Specs

  • 71 dB Of Gain

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