Warm Audio WA273 Dual-Channel Microphone Preamp

Product #63811 | SKU WA-273 | Warm Audio
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Features

  • Mic, Line, and Instrument Inputs.
  • Insert Sends and Returns.
  • Up to 80 dB of Gain.
  • Output Level Control.
  • Switchable Input Impedance.

Description

The Warm Audio WA273 Dual-Channel Microphone Preamp is a dual-channel, Class-A microphone preamp designed to provide up to 80 dB of gain for engineers, producers, musicians, and vocalists in mobile-recording rigs and home, project, and commercial studios. It features custom Carnhill transformers and is wired and assembled by hand to deliver the sound and functionality of classic British '73-style preamps.

Its inputs include balanced XLR and 1/4" TRS jacks and two front-panel 1/4" TS instrument inputs. Input impedance, polarity, ground lift, and phantom power are switchable. Connect an outboard compressor or equaliser via the 1/4" TS insert send and return jacks. Balanced XLR and 1/4" outputs are fed by output level controls and allow compatibility with most audio interfaces and mixing consoles. The selectable high-pass filter can be set to 50 Hz, 80 Hz, 160 Hz, or 300 Hz for management of unruly bass frequencies.

The WA273 is rack-mountable and occupies 1 RU.

Key Features:

  • Occupies 1 RU.
  • Dual-channel, Class-A mic preamp wired and assembled by hand.
  • Created through years of R&D, careful reverse-engineering, and countless hours of auditioning.
  • Designed to function and sound like a classic '73-style preamp.
  • Fully discrete, transformer-balanced signal path.
  • Custom Carnhill transformers saturate sweetly when pushed.
  • Tantalum and polystyrene capacitors in the signal path and an output transistor choice that is smooth in high-gain settings.
  • Stepped mic pre-gain.
  • Inductor-based selectable high-pass filter.
  • Balanced XLR and 1/4" inputs and outputs.
  • Front-panel 1/4" TS instrument inputs.
  • 1/4" TS insert sends and returns.
  • Output controls with 5-segment LED metres.

Specifications

Rack Height 1 RU
Number of Channels 2
Inputs 2 x XLR 3-pin (balanced)
2 x 1/4" TRS (balanced)
2 x 1/4" TS (unbalanced)
Outputs 2 x XLR 3-pin (balanced)
2 x 1/4" TRS (balanced)
Phantom Power 48 V
High-Pass Filter Off, 50 Hz, 80 Hz, 160 Hz, or 300 Hz
Gain Range Up to 80 dB
Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
Equivalent Input Noise -111 dBu (unweighted)
Power Requirement 115/230 V, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions (W x D x H) 19.0 x 1.8 x 11.5" / 48.3 x 4.4 x 29.2 cm
Weight 14 lb / 6.4 kg
Specialities 2 x 1/4" TS insert sends
2 x 1/4" TS insert returns
2 x 5-segment LED metres
Switches for phantom power, polarity, impedance, input source, insert, power, and ground lift

In The Box

  • Warm Audio WA273 Dual-Channel Microphone Preamp.
  • IEC Cable.

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Details

  • Product: Warm Audio WA273 Dual-Channel Microphone Preamp
  • Manufacturer: Warm Audio
  • Model: WA273
  • SKU: WA-273
  • RM Product #: 63811

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