{"product_id":"wolff-audio-w1-console-st-500-series-preamp","title":"Wolff Audio W1 Console ST 500 Series Preamp","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWolff Audio W1\u003c\/strong\u003e is a single‑channel 500 Series microphone preamp that brings true Wolff Audio console architecture into a compact, modular format. Designed by Paul Wolff, it uses the same transformer topology, relay‑controlled signal path, and gain structure found in Wolff Audio’s flagship consoles. With unusually low baseline gain, precision relay switching, and a dual‑stage design that allows engineers to drive the preamp for tone while maintaining clean output levels, the W1 delivers punchy, musical results on everything from delicate sources to extremely loud instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3 id=\"toc_0\"\u003eCONSOLE DNA IN A 500 SERIES MODULE\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe W1 features custom Cinemag input and output transformers, a socketed op-amp design allowing users to install their preferred op-amp, and a fully relay-controlled signal path for gain, pad, phantom power, and line switching. Unlike conventional mic pres, the W1 operates at significantly lower baseline gain, allowing engineers to capture extremely loud sources without sacrificing tone or headroom. When set to zero gain mode the op-amp runs at unity and a -10 dB is applied to the transformer making the W1 run at approximately 20 dB more that typical microphone preamps. The result is a microphone preamp that preserves transformer loading, maintains proper impedance relationships, and delivers a fat, punchy, musical tone even on aggressive sources.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3 id=\"toc_1\"\u003ePRECISION GAIN CONTROL AND OUTPUT MANAGEMENT\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eGain is selectable in 10 dB increments up to 50 dB, with an additional ±6 dB trim stage and a dedicated output fader — a design made possible by Wolff’s dual-stage architecture. You can drive the preamp for tone and still hit your converters safely with no impedance problems. Maximum gain reaches approximately 56 dB, placing the W1 comfortably in high-gain territory while maintaining stability and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3 id=\"toc_2\"\u003eSTUDIO-READY MONITORING, METERING, AND MORE\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe W1 includes a dual-mode LED indicator derived from Wolff Audio’s console design, showing both –20 dB and +4 dB reference points, with intelligent release timing and clip indication.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFront-panel features include:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eNeutrik Combo ¼-inch\/XLR mic and instrument input\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRelay-controlled 20 dB pad\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRelay-controlled 48V phantom power with output dimming\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePolarity reverse\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain trim and output fader\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsole-grade LED metering\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wolff Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44451350610023,"sku":"502762","price":887.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/wolff-audio-w1_502762_1.jpg?v=1787096900","url":"https:\/\/vintageking.mom\/products\/wolff-audio-w1-console-st-500-series-preamp","provider":"Vintage King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}