{"product_id":"warm-audio-wa12-500-mkii-discrete-mic-preamplifier","title":"Warm Audio WA12 500 MkII - Discrete Mic Preamplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 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 500 MkII. It's 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 500 MkII. Features include: • Fully discrete design with a robust 71 dB of gain • 6-pin socketed 1731 style op-amp • 20 dB Pad • External 24V AC power plug • Tone button to switch the input impedance from 600 ohms to 150 ohms • XLR mic level balanced input •ŸXLR and 1\/4″ TRS balanced outputs • 48V Phantom power • LED meter gain indication • 2 Meg Ohm true Hi-Z input on front panel. Sends instrument signal through entire circuit including both cinemag transformers and discrete op-amp • Output attenuation control (after the Cinemag output transformer) allows for driving the preamp and transformers into saturation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe stage that decides what your converters get.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vmi-benefit-bar\"\u003eFree shipping · Free local pickup in Miami · Financing at checkout\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscrete or tube gain stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean headroom at high gain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandles ribbons and dynamics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRack mountable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the WA12 500 MkII?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA microphone preamp does more than make a signal louder. It sets noise floor, headroom and a good deal of the character, which is why the preamp in a laptop interface and a dedicated unit produce recognisably different results from the same microphone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm Audio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWA12 500 MkII\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicrophone preamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGain\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh, low noise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRibbons and dynamics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat are the key details?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicrophone preamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGain\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh, low noise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRibbons and dynamics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRack or desktop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew, original packaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose Warm Audio?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLow-output ribbons and dynamics need real gain without noise. That is exactly where an interface preamp runs out and a dedicated one does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it drive a ribbon microphone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, these provide the clean high gain that low-output ribbons need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it rack mountable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost models are, see the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it include conversion?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome models do. Check the specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many channels?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee the model title.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy from Victory Musical Instruments?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVictory Musical Instruments is a veteran-owned pro audio dealer based in Miami, Florida, founded by a working musician. Free U.S. shipping, financing at checkout and local pickup in Miami. Call 844-687-4208.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVolume and project pricing available for studios, schools and institutions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warm Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44621716783155,"sku":"359128","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1768\/9095\/files\/00359128-wl.jpg?v=1785503297","url":"https:\/\/www.victorymusical.com\/products\/warm-audio-wa12-500-mkii-discrete-mic-preamplifier","provider":"Victory Musical Instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}