Front End Audio has a fantastic deal on this factory direct B-Stock preamp! This WA12 MKII arrived to us directly from Warm Audio quality control where they deemed it as B-Stock for whatever reason. We have fully inspected this preamp and you will be hard pressed to find a flaw! However, in the nature of being B-Stock, do expect a minor cosmetic issue but rest assured that it will have absolutely no impact on the functionality or performance of this unit. Otherwise, this preamp is brand new and carries a full manufacturers warranty. This is your opportunity to grab a deal on a just like new WA12 MKII from Warm Audio!
A lot of preamps on the market do a good job of raising the volume of mics and instruments. Unfortunately, many pres are doing only that, raising volume. The “Super clean” designs of today often leave the signal exiting the preamp sounding much the same as it did entering it. If you are looking for a preamp to improve and shape your signal you will most definitely love the WA12 MKII. The WA12 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 MKII.
Packed With Performance
The WA12 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 MKII is more than capable of delivering.
Premium Components
The WA12 MKII is based around a discrete op-amp, the X731, which is our own reproduction of the vintage classic Melcor 1731, considered by some to be the warmer predecessor to the modern 2520-style op-amp. The X731 can achieve vibrant, clean and lifelike tones; but can also be driven into mild saturation at much higher gain levels. The effects can be subtle, but very pleasing to the ear. The WA12 MKII can also accept any discrete op-amp on the market which conforms to the +/-16v, 2520 pinout standard.
Warm Audio WA12 MKII Preamp Features
- Utilizes premium grade input and output USA CineMag transformers.
- Fully discrete design with a robust 71dB of gain.
- Utilizes a discrete 6-pin socketed 1731 style opamp. Can be replaced with other 6-pin "2520 foot-print" opamps for varying tone/flavor.
- 20db pad.
- 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.
- 2 Meg Ohm True HI-Z input on front panel. Sends instrument signal through entire circuit including both Cinemag Transformers and discrete opamp. Great for guitars, bass, keyboards and other instruments that have a 1/4″ output jack.
- Balanced outputs: XLR and 1/4″/TRS.
- 48 volt Phantom Power.
- LED Meter gain indication.
- Output attenuation control (after the CineMag output transformer) allows for driving the preamp and transformers into saturation.
Warm Audio WA12 MKII Preamp Includes
- Warm Audio WA12 MKII Preamp (B-Stock)
- Power Supply
- Full Manufacturers Warranty
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