Classic American Console Preamp Design 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 WA12 MKII is a completely discrete, high voltage, dual-transformer microphone preamplifier design with high gain (+71dB), high headroom, low noise, and an exciting sonic performance – great for all types of recording applications. A high quality mic preamp is one of the most critical pieces needed to achieve the elusive ‘larger than life’ sound, and the WA12 MKII is more than capable of delivering.
If there’s one style of preamp that professional engineers would unanimously agree has defined the tone of pop/rock records for decades, it would most definitely be the venerable '73-style of mic pre. '73-style preamps have been massively used in recording and live applications for many years and are still considered to be the “Holy Grail” of preamp choices today. The Warm Audio “WA73 Family” consists of single and dual channel '73-style preamps (with & w/out EQ), that each pay careful homage to British audio history.
Equipped with the IK Multimedia iRig Pre 2 Ultracompact XLR Microphone Interface, you can easily record your favorite dynamic or condenser microphone to a smartphone, tablet, camera, or computer while keeping your setup simple and small. The included AA batteries power the iRig Pre 2 for up to 20 hours, so you can knock out podcasts, vocal parts, interviews, or instrument performances no matter where you are.
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Audient ASP800 8-channel Microphone Preamp 8-channel Microphone Preamplifier and ADC with 2 Retro Channels, 2 Discrete JFET DIs, and HMX & IRON Enhancement Circuitry
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Warm Audio WA-MPX 1-channel Tube Mic/Line/Instrument Preamp
Warm Audio WA-2MPX 2-channel Tube Mic/Line/Instrument Preamp
Universal Audio 710 Twin-Finity Microphone Preamp Tube/FET Preamp and DI with Tone-blending Knob, Dual Gain Stage Settings, and Discrete JFET DI Input
PreSonus BlueTube DP V2 2-channel Microphone Preamp 2-channel Microphone and Instrument Preamplifier with Mixable XMAX Solid-state and 12AX7-based Tube Preamplifiers for Each Channel
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The sE Electronics DM3 Dynamite is an active inline direct box. As with all Dynamite series units available via Sweetwater, the DM3 plugs directly into any audio interface, mixer, or stagebox that has a standard XLR input. Given sE Electronics’ ultra-clear Dynamite technology is on full display, silent operation and amazing sound are ensured every time you use it. The DM3 comes with a locking, ultra-high impedance instrument input and Class-A output buffer to safeguard your signal from degradation, noise, and accidental disconnections. It has a massive amount of headroom and both -15dB and -30dB pads to prevent signal overload. And with its compact, all-metal chassis, the DM3 won’t take up tons of valuable space in your music-making setup. The sE Electronics DM3 Dynamite produces stunning results on guitar, bass, keyboard, drum machines, and anything else you plug into it.