Warm Audio WA273-EQ
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Warm Audio
WA273-EQ
Product Info
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This WA273-EQ nails the vibe of a classic British preamp. It’s a fantastic option for engineers and producers seeking that iconic 1073 sound without the exorbitant price tag – especially useful for adding warmth and character to vocals, guitars, and bass. It’s a solid workhorse for tracking and mixing in a variety of genres.
Product Description
- Warm Audio WA273-EQ
- 2-Channel Microphone Preamp in British 1073 Style with Equaliser
- 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
- 3-Band induction coil EQ low-band Boost/Cut: 35
- 220 Hz
- Mid-band Boost/Cut: 360
- 1600
- 3200
- 4800
- 7200 Hz
- Treble-band Boost/Cut: 10
- 16 kHz
- Additional treble band EQ points
- LED meter
- 48V Phantom power
- Integrated 115 / 230V power supply
- Build: 19" / 2 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 transformers deliver authentic 1073 coloration and warmth.
- • Discrete Class A circuit provides clean gain with pleasing harmonic saturation.
- • Flexible EQ offers precise tonal shaping for vocals and instruments.
- • Robust build quality with incremental potentiometers feels professional and reliable.
- • The EQ, while good, isn’t as refined as a true vintage 1073.
- • Inputs are somewhat limited, lacking dedicated insert sends/returns for each channel.
- • The unit's size (2U) might be restrictive in smaller studio setups.
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