A robust 71dB of gain powers all your mics — even ribbons , 2 Mohms true hi-Z input on front panel — great for guitars, bass, keyboards, High voltage 1731-style operational amplifier ,Tone button gives you tonal versatility by switching input impedance from 600 to 150 ohms , Fully discrete design , 48-volt phantom power; 20dB pad , Mic level balanced input: XLR or 1/4" TRS , Balanced outputs: XLR and 1/4" TRS , Custom-designed Cinemag input and output transformers , Output attenuation control drives preamp and transformers into colorful saturation , LED Meter gain indication , 20dB pad
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.
If you are looking for a preamp to improve and shape your signal you will most definitely love the WA12-500 MKII. The WA12-500 MKII 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 WA12-500 MKII.
2 MEG OHM TRUE HI-Z INPUT ON FRONT PANEL. SENDS INSTRUMENT SIGNAL THROUGH ENTIRE CIRCUIT INCLUDING BOTH CINEMAG TRANSFORMERS AND DISCRETE OPAMP. GREAT FOR GUITARS, BASS, KEYBOARDS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS THAT HAVE A 1/4″ OUTPUT JACK.
OUTPUT ATTENUATION CONTROL (AFTER THE CINEMAG OUTPUT TRANSFORMER) ALLOWS FOR DRIVING THE PREAMP AND TRANSFORMERS INTO SATURATION.
48 VOLT PHANTOM POWER.
Power Usage : ±16V DC
-20dB pad, transformer tone switch, polarity switch
UTILIZES PREMIUM GRADE INPUT AND OUTPUT USA CINEMAG TRANSFORMERS.
FULLY DISCRETE DESIGN WITH A ROBUST 71DB OF GAIN.
UTILIZES A DISCRETE 6-PIN SOCKETED 1731 STYLE OPAMP. CAN BE REPLACED WITH OTHER 6-PIN "2520 FOOT-PRINT" OPAMPS FOR VARYING TONE/FLAVOR.
