Warm Audio WA-412
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Warm Audio
WA-412
Product Info
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The WA-412 is a seriously good-sounding preamp for tracking vocals, guitars, and bass. Its discrete design and Altran transformers give it a classic, vintage vibe without sounding muddy. It's an excellent choice for home studios or professional environments looking for a premium-priced, focused preamp solution.
Product Description
- Warm Audio WA-412
- 4-Channel Microphone and Instrument Amplifier
- 100% discrete
- transformer-balanced circuit
- Altran USA Custom wrapped premium input and output transformers
- X520 operational amplifiers in each channel (exchangeable if required
- as plugged on base)
- 65 dB gain
- Transmitter-balanced XLR and active instrument inputs
- Transformer-balanced XLR and jack outputs
- TONE switch changes the impedance of the microphone and instrument preamp from 600 to 150 ohms
- -20 dB pad (affects microphone and instrument preamps)
- +48 V phantom power
- LED metering
- Output-Trim control for precise volume control and saturation effects
- Internal power supply
- Format: 19 "/ 1U
- • Discrete circuit delivers a warm, harmonically rich sound.
- • Altran transformers impart authentic vintage character and punch.
- • X520 op-amps offer excellent headroom and tonal flexibility.
- • TONE switch provides a subtle impedance shift for varied mic/instrument response.
- • The 1U height might be restrictive in some rack setups.
- • Limited routing options compared to more complex mixing consoles.
- • Build quality, while good, isn't quite on par with higher-end, fully discrete designs.
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