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Warm Audio WA-412
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The Warm Audio WA-412 is a four-channel microphone preamp with instrument DI in a 1U rack, based on classic American console preamps. It is ideal when you need several channels of quality tone, for example to record drums or a full band, at an affordable price.
This style of preamp is often called "the sound of Rock n' Roll" for its big, punchy low end and smooth, open top end. With fully discrete socketed 6-pin op-amps and custom-wound Altran USA input and output transformers, the WA-412 offers a price/performance ratio that impresses even seasoned engineers.
Inspiration behind the WA-412
Warm Audio founder Bryce Young always wanted more channels of high-end preamps in his studio, but his budget only allowed one or two, never enough to record a full band or drummer. The WA-412 was designed "for the people": multiple channels of world-class tone for professional and home studios, so signals are recorded well on the way in.
More features
The WA-412 has all the features one would expect from this style of preamp, and more. Output Trim is available on every channel for precise control and creative gain structuring, and a Tone switch (transformer input impedance) on each channel lets you choose between a warm, punchy classic console tone or a more open and neutral sound.
Better components
Each channel uses a fully discrete socketed 6-pin op-amp that can be swapped with others. Discrete op-amps are known for high headroom and low distortion, and are a big part of the coveted sound of classic console preamps. All input and output transformers are made in the USA by Altran, developed with Warm Audio to extend the low-frequency response, using a vintage winding technique for a distinct, smooth, big character.
Specifications
- 4-channel microphone preamplifier + instrument DI
- Fully discrete, transformer-coupled, through-hole component topology
- Altran USA custom-wound premium input and output transformers
- X520 discrete op-amp in every channel, socketed; can be replaced with most 6-pin discrete op-amps
- 65 dB of gain
- Inputs: XLR microphone & active 2 MΩ Hi-Z instrument
- Outputs: transformer-balanced XLR & TRS
- TONE button: input impedance switches from 600 Ω to 150 Ω (mic and Hi-Z)
- -20 dB pad for mic and instrument inputs
- Self noise: < -90 dB (nominal)
- Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz < ±0.25 dB (TONE out), ±2 dB (TONE in)
- +48 V phantom power
- LED metering
- Output trim knob
- Internal power supply (grounded 3-pin IEC)
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