Warm Audio WA-WL

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Warm Audio WA-WL

Warm Audio

WA-WL

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 590472
Model: WA-WL
Category: Preamps
Price: $192.50

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The WA-WL is a surprisingly clean and characterful preamp for the price. It’s perfect for podcasters, streamers, or anyone needing a single, affordable preamp to boost a vocal or instrument signal, especially if you're chasing a slightly warmer, vintage vibe without excessive noise. It’s a solid upgrade over a typical interface’s built-in preamps.

Product Description

  • Warm Audio WA-WL
  • Active Inline Microphone Preamplifier
  • Ultra-low noise JFET input
  • Balanced signal path (in/out)
  • 26 dB gain
  • Switchable 100 Hz (12 dB) high-pass filter
  • Switchable 3 kHz (2.5 dB) high-shelf boost
  • Input impedance: 2.4 kOhm
  • Output impedance: 150 ohm
  • Max-Input: -11 dBu (218mV rms)
  • Max-output: 15 dBu (4.36V rms) THD+N @ 15dBu: -100dB (0.001%)
  • Output noise: 7.75 uV (A-weighted)
  • at 150 Ohm input
  • Frequency range: 10-100
  • 000 Hz +/- 0.2 dB
  • Requires 48V phantom power with 4.7 mA power consumption
  • Dimensions: 69 x 41 x 119 mm
  • Weight: 0.34 kg
PROS
  • • Ultra-low noise floor delivers pristine recordings, exceptionally clean.
  • • JFET input provides a warm, musical character, subtly enhances signal.
  • • Compact size and inline design make it easy to integrate into any setup.
  • • High-shelf boost adds useful clarity for vocals or brighter instruments.
CONS
  • • Limited to a single channel; not ideal for multi-mic recording situations.
  • • Max input level is relatively low, demanding careful gain staging.
  • • Build quality, while decent, uses more plastic than higher-end preamps.

Product Video

Key Features

Channels 1
Preamp Type Active JFET
Gain Range 26 dB
Phantom Power 48V (4.7 mA)
Connections Balanced XLR Input/Output
Weight 0.34 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The WA-WL offers gain *and* a sonic character, unlike the Cloudlifter which only boosts signal without coloration. The WA-WL is a more versatile and complete solution for most users.
It’s a gentle 2.5 dB boost, intended to add clarity and presence, not a drastic tonal shift. It’s best used as a refinement tool, not a corrective measure.
Yes, the WA-WL's clean gain and low noise characteristics are well-suited for ribbon mics, but be mindful of the input level to avoid overloading.

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