Mooer Micro PreAmp 012 US Gold 100

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Mooer Micro PreAmp 012 US Gold 100

Mooer

Micro PreAmp 012 US Gold 100

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 429773
Brand: Mooer
Model: Micro PreAmp 012 US Gold 100
Price: $93.50

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This little Mooer delivers a surprisingly convincing US-style brown amp tone, perfect for players seeking a quick dose of grit without the full amp commitment. It's a great impulse buy for adding some extra edge to your clean tones or for direct recording, but don't expect it to replace a real amp.

Product Description

  • Mooer Micro PreAmp 012 US Gold 100
  • Effect Pedal
  • Preamp
  • Authentic sound of a tube amplifier
  • Based on a US Boutique Brown Sound Amp in the British style
  • 3-Band EQ
  • True bypass
  • Volume
  • Gain
  • Bass
  • Mid and Treble controls
  • CH / CAB Switch to select between the channels and activation of the speaker simulation
  • Status LED
  • Metal housing
  • Bypass footswitch
  • 6.3 mm mono jack input / output
  • Power supply via optional 9V DC (Mooer PDNW-9V2A-MP) power supply 2.1 mm x 5.5 mm coaxial connection and polarity (-) inside (power supply not included)
  • Current consumption: 300 mA
  • Dimensions (L x W x H): 94 x 42 x 52 mm
  • Weight: 160 g

*Note:* Battery operation is not supported

*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.

PROS
  • • Authentic US boutique amp voicing in a tiny package
  • • Metal housing feels surprisingly robust for its size and price
  • • 3-band EQ offers decent shaping of the amp's character
  • • CH/CAB switch adds speaker simulation for direct recording flexibility
CONS
  • • Battery operation is a significant omission for gigging musicians
  • • Limited tonal versatility compared to more complex preamp pedals
  • • Small footprint can make footswitching awkward with multiple pedals

Product Video

Key Features

Effect Type Tube Amplifier Preamp Emulation
Controls Gain, Volume, Bass, Mid, Treble, CH/CAB Switch
Bypass Type True Bypass
Power Supply 9V DC (2.1mm x 5.5mm coaxial, center negative)
Connections 6.3mm Mono Input/Output
Dimensions 94 x 42 x 52 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

It captures the core voicing – that aggressive, mid-focused character – but lacks the nuance and dynamic response of a genuine tube amp.
It's serviceable for basic tracking, but lacks the depth and realism of dedicated speaker impulse responses; consider it a convenience, not a replacement.
While it *can* be used with bass, the high-mid emphasis of the 'brown sound' might not be ideal for all bass tones; experiment with the EQ to find a usable setting.

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