Warm Audio WA73 Single-Channel Microphone Preamp
Features
- Mic, Line, and Instrument Inputs.
- Insert Send and Return.
- Up to 80 dB of Gain.
- Output Level Control.
- Switchable Input Impedance.
Description
The Warm Audio WA73 Single-Channel Microphone Preamp is a single-channel, Class-A microphone preamp designed to provide up to 80 dB of gain for engineers, producers, musicians, and vocalists in mobile-recording rigs and home, project, and commercial studios. It features custom Carnhill transformers and is wired and assembled by hand to deliver the sound and functionality of classic British '73-style preamps.
Its inputs include balanced XLR and 1/4" TRS jacks and one front-panel 1/4" TS instrument input. Input impedance, polarity, ground lift, and phantom power are switchable. Connect an outboard compressor or equaliser via the 1/4" TS insert send and return jacks. Balanced XLR and 1/4" outputs are fed by an output level control and allow compatibility with most audio interfaces and mixing consoles. The selectable high-pass filter can be set to 50 Hz, 80 Hz, 160 Hz, or 300 Hz for management of unruly bass frequencies.
The WA73 is rack-mountable and occupies 1 RU.
Key Features:
- Occupies 1 RU.
- Single-channel, Class-A mic preamp wired and assembled by hand.
- Created through years of R&D, careful reverse-engineering, and countless hours of auditioning.
- Designed to function and sound like a classic '73-style preamp.
- Fully discrete, transformer-balanced signal path.
- Custom Carnhill transformers saturate sweetly when pushed.
- Tantalum and polystyrene capacitors in the signal path and an output transistor choice that is smooth in high-gain settings.
- Stepped mic pre gain.
- Inductor-based selectable high-pass filter.
- Balanced XLR and 1/4" inputs and outputs.
- Front-panel 1/4" TS instrument input.
- 1/4" TS insert send and return.
- Output control with 5-segment LED metre.
Specifications
Rack Height | 1 RU |
Number of Channels | 1 |
Inputs | 1 x XLR 3-pin (balanced) 1 x 1/4" TRS (balanced) 1 x 1/4" TS (unbalanced) |
Outputs | 1 x XLR 3-pin (balanced) 1 x 1/4" TRS (balanced) |
Phantom Power | 48 V |
High-Pass Filter | Off, 50 Hz, 80 Hz, 160 Hz, or 300 Hz |
Gain Range | Up to 80 dB |
Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) |
Equivalent Input Noise | -111 dBu (unweighted) |
Power Requirement | 115/230 V, 50/60 Hz |
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 19.0 x 1.8 x 6.0" / 48.3 x 4.4 x 15.2 cm |
Weight | 9 lb / 4.1 kg |
Specialities | 1 x 1/4" TS insert send 1 x 1/4" TS insert return 1 x 5-segment LED metre Switches for phantom power, polarity, impedance, input source, insert, power, and ground lift |
In The Box
- Warm Audio WA73 Single-Channel Microphone Preamp.
- IEC Cable.
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Details
- Product: Warm Audio WA73 Single-Channel Microphone Preamp
- Manufacturer: Warm Audio
- Model: WA73
- SKU: WA-73
- RM Product #: 63818