{"product_id":"warm-audio-wa412","title":"Warm Audio WA412 4 Channel Mic Preamp","description":"\u003cp class=\"font_8\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" height=\"178\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/dada90_d307e2a660cb4ea5b8109f991c21e8fc~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_1907,h_492,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01\/dada90_d307e2a660cb4ea5b8109f991c21e8fc~mv2.jpg\" width=\"690\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWA-412\u003c\/strong\u003e provides 4 channels of classic American console preamps in a sleek 1RU design. This style of preamp is often referred to as \"the sound of Rock n' Roll\" for its BIG punchy low end and smooth open top end. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe price\/performance ratio of the WA-412 is almost unfathomable to the experienced studio engineer who has possibly paid much more for preamps of this style during their career. Featuring fully discrete socketed 6-pin opamps and custom wound Altran USA input and output transformers, the WA-412 leaves nothing to be desired. If you are looking for multiple channels of world class tone in an affordable package, the WA-412 is the right choice for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s6\" id=\"comp-itesh3p4\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-reactid=\".0.$SITE_ROOT.$desktop_siteRoot.$PAGES_CONTAINER.1.1.$SITE_PAGES.$s35qc.1.$comp-itesczja.1.$comp-itesczjf\/=1$comp-itesczjf.1.$comp-itesh3p4\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s6\" id=\"comp-itey0mhv\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-reactid=\".0.$SITE_ROOT.$desktop_siteRoot.$PAGES_CONTAINER.1.1.$SITE_PAGES.$s35qc.1.$comp-itesczja.1.$comp-itesczjf\/=1$comp-itesczjf.1.$comp-itey0mhv\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspiration behind the WA-412.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s6\" id=\"comp-itey0mhv1\" data-reactid=\".0.$SITE_ROOT.$desktop_siteRoot.$PAGES_CONTAINER.1.1.$SITE_PAGES.$s35qc.1.$comp-itesczja.1.$comp-itesczjf\/=1$comp-itesczjf.1.$comp-itey0mhv1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen I first started holding regular studio sessions years ago I always desired to have more channels of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehigh-end mic pre's. I could only afford to have one or two in my studio at a time, which was never enough to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003erecord a full band or drummer. I knew very well that if signals were not recorded well \"on the way in\" they\u003c\/span\u003e wouldn't be salvageable later, but my budget constrained me, so many of the sources were recorded through poor-quality mic pre's.  If the WA-412 was available back then I likely \u003cspan\u003ewouldn't have had to settle for poor, low-quality tone. The WA-412 was designed \"for the people\" (if you will) and we believe it will become a serious work-horse in many professional and home studios. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Bryce Young (founder)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore features.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s6\" id=\"comp-itopzvp81\" data-reactid=\".0.$SITE_ROOT.$desktop_siteRoot.$PAGES_CONTAINER.1.1.$SITE_PAGES.$s35qc.1.$comp-itesczja.1.$comp-itesczjf\/=1$comp-itesczjf.1.$comp-itopzvp81\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe WA-412 has all of the features one would expect from this style of preamp... and more. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutput Trim has been added to every channel for precise control and creative gain structuring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. We also added a Tone switch (transformer input impedance) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto each channel, which allows you to choose the warm and punchy classic console tone, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea more open \u0026amp; neutral sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" height=\"178\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/dada90_da0a05776fba4232a93b46ba6c1e7c0d~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_1907,h_492,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01\/dada90_da0a05776fba4232a93b46ba6c1e7c0d~mv2.jpg\" width=\"690\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetter components.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s6\" id=\"comp-itopai3p\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-reactid=\".0.$SITE_ROOT.$desktop_siteRoot.$PAGES_CONTAINER.1.1.$SITE_PAGES.$s35qc.1.$comp-itesczja.1.$comp-itesczjf\/=1$comp-itesczjf.1.$comp-itopai3p\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach channel utilizes a fully discrete\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e socketed 6-pin opamp that can be swapped with other opamps. Discrete opamp circuitry is known for its high headroom and low distortion characteristics and has much to do with the coveted sound of these classic console preamps.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are proud to be using input and output \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003etransformers that are made in the USA by high-end transformer manufacturer, Altran. We \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eworked closely with Altran to create unique transformers that extend the low frequency \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eresponse of the design. The transformers also use a vintage winding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e technique that produces a very distinct smooth \u0026amp; open character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully choosing the WA-412 components has resulted in an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eamazing four channel ‘workhorse’ preamp\/DI that performs at the highest levels, while still adding a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003etouch of vintage console magic to your signal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" height=\"178\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/dada90_39043c3c7da24d95a5f59a5bc93b9532~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_1907,h_492,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01\/dada90_39043c3c7da24d95a5f59a5bc93b9532~mv2.jpg\" width=\"690\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"font_8\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n4 Channel Microphone Preamplifer + Instrument DI.\u003cbr\u003eFully discrete, transformer coupled, through-hole component topology.\u003cbr\u003eAll channels utilize custom wound, premium input and output transformers made by Altran USA.\u003cbr\u003eX520 discrete op-amp in every channel, socketed for convenience. Can be user-replaced with most 6 pin,discrete op-amps.\u003cbr\u003e65db gain.\u003cbr\u003eInputs - Microphone XLR \u0026amp; Active Instrument DI.\u003cbr\u003eOutputs - Transformer balanced XLR \u0026amp; TRS.\u003cbr\u003eTONE button – Input impedance switches from 600 ohms to 150 ohms (changes the tone of both\u003cbr\u003ethe mic and DI inputs).\u003cbr\u003e-20db pad - pads both mic and instrument DI inputs.\u003cbr\u003e+48 volt phantom power.\u003cbr\u003eLED metering.\u003cbr\u003eOutput trim knob for precise level control and tone sculpting possibilities.\u003cbr\u003eInternal power supply (grounded, 3 pin IEC cord).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"690\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/97SeqYSkbLM\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Warm Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54332168503580,"sku":"wa412","price":999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/1983\/4140\/files\/dada90_d307e2a660cb4ea5b8109f991c21e8fc_mv2.jpg?v=1784603765","url":"https:\/\/jrrshop-3235.myshopify.com\/products\/warm-audio-wa412","provider":"jrrshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}