WARM AUDIO WA-412

Description

The WA-412 integrates 4 microphone preamplifiers into a single 19” rack unit. These preamps are derived from historical American analog consoles, defined by all as "the pure sound of rock'n'roll" for the incisiveness of the low range and for the smoothness and openness in the high range. Featuring discrete component circuitry, the WA-412 uses operational amplifiers on standard 6-pin sockets and custom Altran USA input and output transformers. If you are looking for 4 channels of preamps with excellent sound quality at affordable prices, the WA-412 is the right choice for you. The WA-412 has all the features you would expect from a high-level preamplifier. The addition of an Output Trim for each channel allows you to decide the amount of saturation and to creatively make the most of the machine's gain structure. A switch called Tone has also been added, which inserts an input impedance transformer for each channel, thus allowing you to choose between a warm and punchy sound characteristic of classic American consoles and a more neutral and open sound. Each channel uses completely discrete op-amps, mounted on standard 6-pin sockets, easily interchangeable with other compatible op-amps. Discrete op-amps are known for having a wide dynamic range and low distortion and are the "main culprits" of the much sought-after sound of vintage American consoles. The input and output transformers used in the WA-412 are made in the United States by the well-known high-end transformer manufacturer Altran. Warm Audio has worked closely with Altran to create unique transformers with a very extended wide frequency response in the low range: the transformers use a vintage winding technique that produces a distinctive soft and open character. The careful selection of WA-412 components has led to an incredible 4-channel preamplifier/DI capable of adding the magic touch of vintage consoles to your signal!