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Warm Audio WA273 2-channel Microphone Preamp

Name: Warm Audio WA273 2-channel Microphone Preamp
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It can reproduce the traditional British sound of the 1073 preamp with current dependability and functionality, making it a flexible and trustworthy alternative for any recording setup.

Brand: Warm Audio

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Original price was: ₨ 169,999.0.Current price is: ₨ 165,499.0.

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The Warm Audio WA273 Microphone Preamp recreates the traditional British sound of the 1073 preamp with current features and durability. The WA273 has transformer-balanced inputs and outputs, a discrete signal route, and 80db gain. The WA273 channels include switchable input impedance (1200 or 300 ohms) and high-pass filters. Each channel has front-panel DI inputs to directly plug in instruments and amplify their signals.

The recording industry loves the Warm Audio WA273 Microphone Preamp warm, British tone. Recording voices, guitars, drums, and other instruments is common.

Handcrafted with top-quality parts

Boasting weapons-grade build quality with discrete, handwired Class A circuits and top-drawer parts such as UK-made Carnhill transformers, the WA273 has 80dB of gain on tap so you can capture subdued sources with your favorite ribbon mic. Your ribbons and condensers will sound heavenly; you’ll even be gobsmacked when you hear how authoritative your dynamic mics sound. Cranking the input stage and backing off the output gain enhances your tracks with tasty vintage-style coloration. Topping off the feature set are per-channel instrument jacks, polarity reverse, 48-volt phantom power, and switchable impedance for tonal variation and to optimally match a variety of microphones.

Warm Audio WA273 Microphone Preamp side view

Optimize every source — and microphone

There is no source that doesn’t sound amazing through the Warm Audio WA273. With judicious mic selection and placement, drums are larger-than-life; DI bass and keyboards sound massive and synths become trance-inducing; electric guitars soar; vocals rule. Pianos and acoustic guitars are resplendent. Orchestral instruments — strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion — achieve ineffable lushness and dimension. You can even use the WA273 as a tone-shaping tool to run stems or complete mixes through. Hear what the WA273 can do for your own recordings. It’s transformative.

Capacitors & Signal Path

An important part of classic British tone not often discussed are the different styles of capacitors and output transistor used in ’73-style circuits. We found it important to maintain integrity to early British designs by using tantalum and polystyrene capacitors in the signal path and an output transistor choice that is much smoother in the high gain settings than what is typically found in modern ’73-style preamps.

Hand Wired & Hand Assembled

The WA273 is hand-wired, just like classic ’73-style preamps often were. Gurus claim that the hand-wired nature of the build contributes to a portion of the sought after classic British tone. They hand-wire and hand-assemble the WA273, including populating all the PCB components by hand.

Warm left no stone unturned

A vital, yet not oft discussed component of these classic British circuits is the different types of capacitors and output transistors used. To maintain the integrity of the original circuits, Warm decided to use high-quality tantalum and polystyrene capacitors in the signal path and an output transistor choice that delivers smoother results at higher gain settings than what is commonly found in today’s 1073-style preamps. All considered, Warm Audio’s monumental effort to design a no-compromise product has paid off handsomely. You’ll appreciate this every time you plug into the WA273 and hit record.

Warm Audio WA273 Microphone Preamp rear view

Warm Audio WA273 Microphone Preamp Features:

Handwired, hand-assembled 1073-style preamplifiers
Fully discrete, Class A, transformer-balanced circuitry
UK-made Carnhill Transformers
80dB of gain handles any type of microphone, including low-output ribbons
Resistor-stepped rotary gain switches for easy recall
Tone buttons change input transformer impedance for mic optimization and tonal shaping
Polarity switches
48-volt phantom power
4-position inductor-based highpass filters, selectable for Off, 50Hz, 80Hz, 160Hz, or 300Hz
XLR mic inputs
Line-level TRS inputs
TS Send/Receive insert jacks
XLR and TRS line-level outputs
DI instrument inputs
Output level controls
LED level indication meters
Rugged 19″ rackmount chassis
Ground lift switch
Internal IEC 115V/230V power inlet

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