The BAE 1272 is a Stereo Channel Mic Preamp with similar Class A preamp as the Neve 1073 preamp/EQ module. Includes power supply.

The new improved 1272 comes at last in a totally enclosed chassis. The extra real estate gives us room to add a few new features.

1. Phase reverse button.
2. Impedance select between 1200 and 300 ohms.
3. Direct input switch.

The new version of course still comes with 48v for phantom power.
Same transformers as the 1073, same hand-wired modular construction that BAE is known for.
70 db's of gain

The 1272 preamp yields a really fat sound. It seems to add subharmonics to the low end which makes the bottom end sound huge. It smoothes the top end which gives the highs a silky sheen. As well the 1272 compresses transients a little bit. It is a smooth, fat., larger than life sound. An added bonus is to use the DI inputs to fatten samples, synths and mixes since the DI can handle line levels.

Two Class A preamps with direct inputs in a single rack space with a power supply

High Impedance direct input for guitar and synthesizer

Output level control serves as gain trim between the 5 dB steps on gain switch

Balanced mic input and balanced +4 dB output are on XLR connectors on the rear of the module.

Similar Class A preamp as Neve* 1073 equalizer/preamp modules

Pad is an integral part of the gain switch same as Neve 1073 equalizer/preamp modules

Oversize remote power supply can operate up to four channels of preamp