Warm Audio WA12-500

Warm Audio WA12-500 500-Series Microphone Preamplator

The Warm Audio WA12-500 is a completely discrete, high-voltage 500-series microphone preamplifier engineered to inject massive punch, clarity, and vintage analog character into any tracking signal. Modeled after the coveted discrete console preamps of yesteryear, the WA12-500 utilizes custom CineMag input and output transformers and a proprietary discrete operational amplifier (the X731 style) to deliver an astounding 71dB of transparent, musical gain. Whether you are tracking delicate acoustic instruments or heavy, high-SPL drum kits, the WA12-500 brings rich low-mid body and shimmering, uncolored highs to your tracks with zero compromise.

Key Features

• Custom CineMag USA Transformers: Loaded with elite American iron on both the input and output stages, providing authentic analog saturation and rich harmonic depth when pushed.
• Discrete X731-Style Operational Amplifier: Utilizes a high-voltage, fully discrete vintage-style op-amp that can be swapped out or driven hard for aggressive, musical tone-shaping.
• Tone Switch Impedance Shift: Features a dedicated front-panel button to switch input impedance from 600 ohms to 150 ohms, altering the frequency response and transient bite of your microphones and instruments.
• High-Headroom 71dB Gain: Delivers massive power to drive low-output ribbon microphones and dynamic mics effortlessly without introducing noise or distortion.
• Robust 500-Series Format: Designed to slide seamlessly into any standard 500-series lunchbox enclosure, bringing elite modular power and convenience to your studio workflow.