Exact mic pre from Wolff large-format consoles

The Wolff Audio W1 is not inspired by our consoles — it is our console microphone preamp, precision-engineered into a single-channel 500-series module.

Designed by legendary engineer Paul Wolff, the W1 delivers the exact transformer topology, gain structure, and relay-controlled signal path found in Wolff Audio’s flagship large-format recording consoles — now in a compact format that fits any 500-series rack.

No compromises. No scaled-down circuitry. Just true console architecture made accessible.

At the heart of the W1 is the same analog signal path trusted in world-class studios:
Custom Cinemag input and output transformers

● Fully relay-controlled signal switching

● Socketed op-amp design for easy customization

● Dual-stage gain architecture for precision control

Every critical function — gain, pad, phantom power, and line switching — is relay controlled to maintain signal integrity and long-term reliability.

The result is unmistakable:
depth, punch, harmonic richness, and authority that only true console circuitry delivers.

https://www.wolffaudio.com/products/mic-pres/w-1