Warm Audio WA273
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Warm Audio
WA273
Product Info
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The WA273 nails the classic British preamp vibe, delivering that coveted 1073 character at a more accessible price point. It’s a fantastic option for tracking vocals, guitars, and bass, especially if you’re chasing a vintage recording aesthetic. Really shines for those wanting a solid, warm foundation for their recordings without the premium-priced tag of the original.
Product Description
- Warm Audio WA273
- 2-Channel Microphone Preamp in British 1073 Style
- Discrete Class A circuit
- Carnhill transformer
- 80 dB gain
- Incremented potentiometer
- Tone button for switching the input impedance
- Switch for phase reversal
- Low-cut filter 4-step switchable: 50
- 300 Hz
- LED meter
- 48V Phantom power
- Integrated 115/230 V power supply unit
- Build: 19" / 1 U
*Connections:*
, 2 Microphone inputs: XLR, 2 Line inputs: 6.3 mm jack, 2 Instrument inputs: 6.3 mm jack, 2 Insert inputs and outputs: 6.3 mm jack, 2 Line outputs: XLR and 6.3 mm jack
- • Carnhill transformer delivers authentic 1073 color and warmth
- • Discrete Class A circuitry provides clean, powerful gain
- • Incremental potentiometer allows for precise gain staging
- • Flexible input options cater to diverse microphone and instrument sources
- • Build quality, while decent, isn’t quite boutique-level robust
- • Tone button’s impact is subtle; not a dramatic sonic shift
- • Limited routing options compared to more expensive, feature-rich preamps
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