The WA-412 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. The 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.
The WA-412 has all of 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 staging. A Tone switch (transformer input impedance) is also available on each channel, which allows you to choose between a warm and punchy classic console tone, or go for a more open & neutral sound. Each channel utilizes a fully discrete 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.
100% discrete, transformer-balanced circuit
Altran USA Custom wrapped premium input and output transformers
X520 operational amplifiers in each channel (exchangeable if required, as plugged on base)
65 dB gain
Transmitter-balanced XLR and active instrument inputs
Transformer-balanced XLR and jack outputs
TONE switch changes the impedance of the microphone and instrument preamp from 600 to 150 ohms
-20 dB pad (affects microphone and instrument preamps)
+48 V phantom power
LED metering
Output-Trim control for precise volume control and saturation effects
Internal power supply
Format: 19 "/ 1U
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