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Warm Audio WA-412 4-Channel Mic Preamp With DI

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Original price $649.5 - Original price $649.5
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Current price $649.5
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Experience A Punchy Low End And Smooth Open Top end With The Warm Audio WA-412 4-Channel Mic Preamp With DI

The WA-412 provides 4 channels of classic American console preamps in a sleek 1RU design. This style of preamp is often referred to as "the sound of Rock n' Roll" for its BIG punchy low end and smooth open top end. The price/performance ratio of the WA-412 is almost unfathomable to the experienced studio engineer who has possibly paid much more for preamps of this style during their career. Featuring fully discrete socketed 6-pin opamps and custom wound Altran USA input and output transformers, the WA-412 leaves nothing to be desired. If you are looking for multiple channels of world class tone in an affordable package, the WA-412 is the right choice for you.

The WA-412 has all of the features one would expect from this style of preamp... and more. Output Trim has been added to every channel for precise control and creative gain structuring. We also added a Tone switch (transformer input impedance) to each channel, which allows you to choose the warm and punchy classic console tone, or a more open & neutral sound.

Each channel utilizes a fully discrete socketed 6-pin opamp that can be swapped with other opamps. Discrete opamp circuitry is known for its high headroom and low distortion characteristics and has much to do with the coveted sound of these classic console preamps.

We are proud to be using input and output transformers that are made in the USA by high-end transformer manufacturer, Altran. We worked closely with Altran to create unique transformers that extend the low frequency response of the design. The transformers also use a vintage winding technique that produces a very distinct smooth & open character.

Carefully choosing the WA-412 components has resulted in an amazing four channel workhorse preamp/DI that performs at the highest levels, while still adding a touch of vintage console magic to your signal.


SPECIFICATIONS

  • 4 Channel Microphone Preamplifer + Instrument DI.
  • Fully discrete, transformer coupled, through-hole component topology.
  • All channels utilize custom wound, premium input and output transformers made by Altran USA.
  • X520 discrete op-amp in every channel, socketed for convenience. Can be user-replaced with most 6 pin,discrete op- amps.
  • 65db gain.
  • Inputs - Microphone XLR & Active Instrument DI.
  • Outputs - Transformer balanced XLR & TRS.
  • TONE button – Input impedance switches from 600 ohms to 150 ohms (changes the tone of both the mic and DI inputs).
  • -20db pad - pads both mic and instrument DI inputs.
  • +48 volt phantom power.
  • LED metering.
  • Output trim knob for precise level control and tone sculpting possibilities.
  • Internal power supply (grounded, 3 pin IEC cord).

  • Manufacturer: Warm Audio
    Model: WA-412
    SKU: I471618-N-0-WHXX
    UPC: 638142859295


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