Warm Audio WA12 500 Microphone Preamplifier 500 Series
Estimated delivery in Italy between 16 and 18 June
Api 312-Style 500 Series Microphone Preamp
Warm Audio is a young Texan brand that produces high-quality preamplifiers at very affordable prices. Their main product, the WA12 preamp, is based on the design of the classic API 312 preamp and is available in two formats: the classic standalone rack and the 500 Series format, a convenient, practical, compact, and increasingly popular professional standard. The WA12 preamp was built with top-tier components normally only used for very high-end products, notably including Cinemag Made in USA transformers on both input and output.
Warm Audio's goal is precisely to provide musicians with professional products that don't have prohibitive costs. The WA12 excels at capturing microphone and instrument signals with extraordinary clarity and warmth. The device provides 71dB of gain, and a convenient Tone button allows selecting the input impedance from 600 ohms to 150 ohms, affecting the microphone tone and the HI-Z high impedance inputs. The 2 Meg Ohm True HI-Z input on the front panel allows sending the instrument signal through the entire circuit, including the Cinemag transformers and amplifier, making it perfect for guitars, basses, keyboards, and any other instrument with a 1/4″ jack output.
Specifications
- 71dB of gain
- Custom design: Cinemag Made in USA transformers
- Tone button: allows selecting input impedance from 600 ohms to 150 ohms. Affects microphone tone and HI-Z high impedance inputs.
- Fully Discrete.
- High-voltage amplifier with '1731 style' operation.
- 48 volt Phantom Power.
- Balanced Mic input: XLR or 1/4″/TRS.
- Outputs: XLR and 1/4″/TRS.
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About Warm Audio
Warm Audio is an American brand founded by Bryce Young, specializing in the design and production of professional audio equipment inspired by classic analog recording studio gear. Warm Audio's philosophy is to make high-quality vintage sound accessible, offering microphones, preamplifiers, compressors, and equalizers that evoke legendary circuits from audio history, at competitive prices. Products like the WA-87 and WA-2A have become benchmarks for home studios and professional studios worldwide, thanks to their build quality and tonal fidelity. Warm Audio uses premium components such as Cinemag transformers and high-end capsules to ensure excellent performance. On musicdelivery.net, you can discover the complete Warm Audio line to bring analog sound into your recording studio.
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Shipments
Shipments
We ship throughout Italy and the European Union via selected express courier partners. All orders travel in special reinforced packaging and are covered by 100% included insurance to fully protect the value and integrity of professional equipment during transport.
Returns and refunds
Returns and refunds
You can request a return within 14 days of receiving the order. As these are professional hardware and devices, items must be returned completely intact, unused, unactivated, and sealed in their original packaging, complete with all accessories and manuals.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are your shipping and delivery times?
What are your shipping and delivery times?
Orders are processed within 24/48 business hours. Delivery is made by insured express courier to guarantee maximum protection and safety even for the most delicate and expensive equipment.
Are the products covered by an official warranty?
Are the products covered by an official warranty?
Yes, all products are 100% original and covered by the official 24-month manufacturer's warranty. In addition, our technical department offers free after-sales support to assist you with the initial setup of your system.
How does the right of withdrawal work?
How does the right of withdrawal work?
If the hardware does not meet your expectations, you can return it within 14 days of receipt. The product must be returned intact, unused, and sealed in its original packaging, complete with all accessories and manuals.
What does it mean if a product is "Available on order"?
What does it mean if a product is "Available on order"?
Some complex professional audio systems or lighting equipment are ordered directly from official distributors based on customer requests. You can proceed with the purchase as normal and our team will immediately inform you of the exact arrival times at our warehouses.

