{"product_id":"warm-audio-tb12-black","title":"Warm Audio TB12 Tone Beast Microphone Preamp - Black","description":"[custom_html]\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__description__brand\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/1001\/files\/brand_warm.png?v=1767422972\" alt=\"\" width=\"130\" height=\"58\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__description__text\"\u003eMic\/Instrument Preamp with Variable Character, 71dB of Gain, CineMag Transformers, Discrete Op-amp Section, Selectable Capacitors, Variable Impedance, and Highpass Filter - Black\u003c\/div\u003e\n[\/custom_html][video]https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6py1Ikfi-9E[\/video]\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA Wild Beast of a Preamp!\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nTweaking the Warm Audio TB12 Tone Beast preamp is downright exhilarating — it’s the kind of gear that pulls you in and refuses to let go! Based on the iconic API 312 design and loaded with premium CineMag transformers, the Tone Beast is already a serious professional tool. But the real thrill comes from its multiple discrete signal paths. With a few quick switch flips, you can swap between transformers, op-amps, and capacitors to unlock an entire palette of tones. Push it hard for gritty, harmonically rich saturation on guitars, bass, vocals — anything that needs attitude. Bold, muscular, and shockingly affordable, the Warm Audio TB12 Tone Beast stands in a league of its own.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eMultiple Discrete Signal Paths Provide Unprecedented Flexibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nVeteran engineers have long appreciated how different mic preamps impart unique color and character. Matching the right mic with the right preamp can completely transform a recording. With the TB12 Tone Beast, you get that level of versatility in a single unit. Switch between a Melcor 1731 op-amp for highly colored tones that break up fast, or a Jensen 918 for a cleaner, more refined vibe. Choose between a 100% steel transformer for deep coloration or a 50% nickel transformer for smoother, subtler tones — or bypass both for pristine clarity. Add in selectable tantalum and electrolytic capacitors, and you have an incredible range of tonal shaping at your fingertips.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eColoration — And Why You Want It\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe most legendary consoles and outboard gear were anything but transparent — that coloration is exactly what made them special. The Warm Audio Tone Beast embraces this philosophy wholeheartedly. If your mixes lack excitement, depth, or richness, this preamp can breathe real life into them. Extensive listening tests played a major role in shaping its final voice, because meters and scopes can only reveal so much. At the end of the day, your ears are the ultimate judge — and the Tone Beast delivers the kind of sonic magic you can truly hear.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eTop-Tier Performance and Exceptional Value\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nBuilding a studio always requires balancing performance with budget, and the TB12 Tone Beast absolutely nails both. Warm Audio packs this preamp with premium components — including genuine CineMag transformers — while keeping the price incredibly accessible. It's built in the USA with uncompromising quality, making it an invaluable addition to any studio. Better yet, at this price, it's easy to justify grabbing two or more for multi-mic setups like drums or live tracking. The Tone Beast is a powerhouse — and a seriously smart investment.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat Warm Audio Says...\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nLike the original large-format custom-built 12-style preamps, the WA12 delivers the best of authoritative American console tones favored by artists like The Eagles, Prince, Toto, Eminem, Madonna, and many more.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eUpgrade Your Front-End - Upgrade Your Sound\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe WA12 MKII is a major upgrade to any audio interface front-end. More than just “more gain”, the WA12 adds defined harmonics and tone-shaping that only discrete analog circuitry can replicate. With 71 dB of warm analog gain and a fully discrete CineMag USA transformer-balanced signal path, the Warm Audio WA12 MKII delivers powerful results on any source.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat you need to know\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Tone Beast is a single-channel, console-grade mic preamp equipped with user-selectable tone-shaping options. Inspired by the legendary “clean-to-mean” 12-style preamps, the TB12 delivers everything from punchy, articulate clarity to bold, harmonically rich saturation reminiscent of classic vintage mods. Its wide sonic palette has made it a favorite for artists like Prince, Beck, Pearl Jam, Toto, The Eagles, R.E.M., and many more.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eUpgrade Your Front-End – Upgrade Your Sound\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Tone Beast is a transformative upgrade to any audio interface front-end. Beyond simply adding more gain, the TB12 injects warmth, harmonics, and analog character into any microphone or instrument passed through its fully discrete signal path. Packed with premium components and extensive tonal flexibility, it gives your recordings a dramatic lift in depth, presence, and musicality.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat You Need to Know\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nJust like the original 12-series American preamps, the TB12 includes everything needed for a truly professional recording experience.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe classic Warm Audio “Tone” control modifies the input transformer behavior, adding upper-end “air” or “sheen,” which is especially useful for ribbon mics or darker-voiced microphones.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nSelectable output transformer materials — steel or nickel — allow you to fine-tune the character of your sound. The steel setting delivers a more rolled-off, mid-focused tonality, while the nickel setting offers a flatter, more extended low and high response.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe TB12 also offers two distinct op-amp flavors: one vintage-voiced for more harmonics and color, and one cleaner and more transparent. The difference becomes especially pronounced at higher gain, letting you choose between clarity and saturation.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe switchable 80Hz high-pass filter helps you tame unwanted low-frequency rumble before it ever reaches your interface, ensuring cleaner recordings at the source.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n[tabs] [tab title=\"FEATURES\"]\n\u003ch4\u003eWarm Audio TB12 Tone Beast Features:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiscrete 312 preamp design with CineMag transformers delivers stellar tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eChoice of Melcor or Jensen op-amps for varying character\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOp-amps are socketed\/swappable — add your own op-amps to the mix!\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eChoice of steel or nickel output transformers for more tonal options\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eChoice of tantalum or electrolytic capacitors for even more character variation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTransformer bypass switch provides an ultra-clean character\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTone switch allows for variable mic impedance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e80Hz highpass filter cuts the mud and rumble\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e20dB pad tames really loud sources\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOutput attenuation for saturation flexibility of both op-amps and transformers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInsert allows the use of in-line processors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLED VU meter lets you monitor your levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/tab] [tab title=\"SPECIFICATIONS\"]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table 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