Description
Warm Audio WA273 Dual-Channel British Microphone Preamp is a dual-channel, handwired 1073-style British microphone preamp with fully discrete Class A, transformer-balanced circuitry and UK-made Carnhill transformers. It has 80 dB of gain for any type of microphone, including low-output ribbons.
Specifications
| SKU | HL00323646 |
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| Model | WA273 |
| Type | Dual-channel microphone preamp |
| Design | Handwired, hand-assembled 1073-style preamplifiers |
| Circuitry | Fully discrete, Class A, transformer-balanced |
| Transformers | UK-made Carnhill transformers |
| Gain | 80 dB; handles any type of microphone, including low-output ribbons |
| Gain switches | Resistor-stepped rotary gain switches for easy recall |
| Tone buttons | Change input transformer impedance for mic optimization and tonal shaping |
| Polarity | Polarity switches |
| Phantom power | 48-volt |
| Highpass filters | 4-position inductor-based highpass filters, selectable for Off, 50 Hz, 80 Hz, 160 Hz or 300 Hz |
| Inputs | XLR mic inputs; line-level TRS inputs; DI instrument inputs |
| Inserts | TS send/receive insert jacks |
| Outputs | XLR and TRS line-level outputs |
| Output level | Output level controls |
| Metering | LED level indication meters |
| Ground lift | Ground lift switch |
| Power | Internal IEC 115V/230V power inlet |
Measurements
| Chassis | Rugged 19” rackmount |
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Common questions
How many channels does the Warm Audio WA273 have?
The Warm Audio WA273 is a dual-channel preamp with two handwired, hand-assembled 1073-style preamplifiers.
How much gain does the Warm Audio WA273 have?
The Warm Audio WA273 has 80 dB of gain, enough for any type of microphone including low-output ribbons.
Does the Warm Audio WA273 have phantom power?
Yes. The Warm Audio WA273 has 48-volt phantom power and polarity switches.
What highpass filter settings does the Warm Audio WA273 have?
The Warm Audio WA273 has inductor-based highpass filters selectable for Off, 50 Hz, 80 Hz, 160 Hz or 300 Hz.
What inputs and outputs does the Warm Audio WA273 have?
The Warm Audio WA273 has XLR mic inputs, line-level TRS inputs, DI instrument inputs, TS send/receive insert jacks and XLR and TRS line-level outputs.
Is the Warm Audio WA273 rack mountable?
Yes. The Warm Audio WA273 is built in a rugged 19” rackmount chassis.
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