Warm Audio TB12 500 Tone Beast Shaping Microphone Preamplifier, Rack Format, Solid State, Phantom Power, 24 Unique Signal Paths, 71db of Gain, Warm Audio Model TB12-500.

The Tone Beast is a great mic pre with loads of gain that can effortlessly capture an array of sources very well. With top notch CineMag transformers and multiple discrete signal paths, it's hard to beat its big, bold, fully-professional sound at its price.

• Customizable and allows for other opamps to be sourced and easily swapped into the unit
• The output control on the TB12 allows you to limit the signal exiting the preamp even when pushing the gain to really hot levels, giving you maximum control
• Utilizes premium grade CineMag USA Transformers
• Transformer selection provides both Steel and 50% Nickel CineMag output transformers for varying character
• Transformer bypass switch allows for removal of the output transformer from the circuit
• Discrete Opamp selection allows for choosing between a 1731(vintage) and 918(cleaner) style
• 2 Meg Ohm True HI-Z input on front panel sends instrument signal through entire circuit including both Cinemag Transformers and the discrete operational amplifier