Warm Audio WA273-EQ Dual-Channel Microphone Preamplifier and Equalizer
Warm Audio WA273-EQ Dual-Channel Microphone Preamplifier and Equalizer
- Stock: In Stock
- Model: WA273-EQ
- UPC: 713541493148
The Warm Audio WA273-EQ Dual-Channel Microphone Preamplifier and Equalizer is a dual-channel, Class-A microphone preamp and equalizer designed to provide up to 80 dB of gain and 3-band EQ 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 two front-panel 1/4" TS instrument inputs. Input impedance, polarity, ground lift, and phantom power are switchable. Connect an outboard compressor or equalizer via the 1/4" TS insert send and return jacks. Balanced XLR and 1/4" outputs are fed by output level controls 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 inductor-based EQ boasts selectable frequencies and Blore Edwards dual-concentric potentiometers. The WA273-EQ is rack-mountable and occupies 2 RU.
FEATURES
- Handwired, hand-assembled 1073-style preamplifier/EQ
- Fully discrete, Class A, transformer-balanced circuitry
- UK-made Carnhill Transformers
- 80dB of gain handles any type of microphone, including low-output ribbons
- Resistor-stepped rotary gain switches for easy recall
- Tone buttons change input transformer impedance for mic optimization and tonal shaping
- Polarity switches
- 48V phantom power
- 4-position inductor-based highpass filters, selectable for Off, 50, 80, 160, or 300Hz
- Inductor-based 3-band equalization per-channel
- Low-band boost/cut at 35, 60, 110, or 220Hz
- Mid-band boost/cut at 360, 700, 1600, 3200, 4800, or 7200Hz
- High-band boost/cut at 10, 12, or 16kHz
- Additional high-band frequency EQ points added (compared to vintage 1073)
- XLR mic inputs
- Line-level TRS inputs
- TS Send/Receive insert jacks
- XLR and TRS line-level outputs
- DI instrument inputs
- Output level controls
- LED level indication meters
- Rugged 19" rackmount chassis
- Ground lift switch
- Internal IEC 115V/230V power inlet
Signal Processors | |
Number of Channels | 2 |
EQ | Low (35Hz, 60Hz, 110Hz, 220Hz), Mid (360Hz, 700Hz, 1600Hz, 3200Hz, 4800Hz, 7200Hz), High (10kHz, 12kHz, 16kHz), Highpa |
Frequency Response | 20Hz-20kHz (±0.5 dB) |
Rack Spaces | 2U |
Power Source | Standard IEC AC cable |
Preamp Type | Class A Solid State |
Phantom Power | Yes |
Analog Inputs | 4 x XLR (mic), 2 x 1/4" (Hi-Z), 2 x 1/4" (line) |
Analog Outputs | 2 x XLR, 2 x 1/4" |