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- Warm Audio WA12 Mic/Instrument Preamp
Affordable half rack single-channel mic preamp featuring American made Cinemag I/O transformers.
A 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.
I personally like to use preamps that make my signal sound different than it did entering the pre. I like preamps that shape my tone with warmth, character and vibe. If you are looking for a preamp to improve and shape your signal you will most definitely love the WA12. The WA12 is 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.
When developing the WA12 our ears played a big part in the design process. I encourage you to listen to the sound samples with your ears and see what you think. People all over the world are loving it, and we are confident you will too.
The WA12 challenges the $1,000 glass ceiling theory, many are enjoying it above $1k-$2k designs.
The WA12 uses CUSTOM DESIGNED Cinemag input and output transformers MADE IN THE USA! *Cinemag transformers are used in high-end products like the Presonus ADL-700, A-Designs Pacifica, and Universal Audio LA-610.
Warm Audio's goal is to put high-end gear in the hands of the world’s greatest artists, talent deserves to be properly expressed. Many great musicians are never heard in the right light due to budget restrictions, Warm Audio hopes to change this by bringing fully professional designs to all studios at affordable prices. Don't let our price tags fool you, all of our products have completely discrete signal paths and feature custom USA made CineMag transformers that are found in only the best designs in pro audio.
I am asked often how Warm Audio is able to produce such high quality gear at affordable prices, many assume corners must be cut somewhere. My answer to this question continues to be "NO". Warm Audio stays true to original discrete schematics and does this without cheapening components such as our continued use of world class Reichenbach/CineMag transformers.