Warm Audio WA73 1 Channel British Mic Pre

Warm Audio WA73 Microphone Preamp Single-channel '73 preamp for everyone! If you ask professional sound engineers and producers 'which microphone preamp is the classic in pop and rock music styles with the corresponding tone?', the answer will be unanimous – the ’73-style microphone preamp! This trend has lasted for decades and sooner or later, after using all sorts of preamps in studios, sound engineers come to choose the 73. It is the 'Holy Grail' of live sound recording. The Warm Audio WA73 Family consists of several varieties of 73-style preamps – single-channel and dual-channel, with and without EQ, each of which preserves the traditions of British audio history. When Warm Audio decided to release the WA73, it was extremely important that it meet vintage expectations in both design and performance. The tone and warm tube character of the sound that '73' microphone preamps convey are so unique and familiar that the company thought about creating its own WA73 product. After years of research and development, meticulous reverse engineering, and countless hours of listening, the decision was made to gift the WA73 to the world. The WA73 is a boutique preamp, but it can also be classified as a studio and live workhorse. Classic 73-class preamps are known as versatile tools that work with all types of microphones, from condenser to dynamic and ribbon. The WA73 will handle all types of microphones and sounds equally well, including: vocals, acoustic/electric guitars, bass guitars, drums, percussion, orchestras, keyboards, and even as a tool for a partial or full mix of the final recording product. Thanks to the 80dB gain and the fully discrete signal path of the Carnhill Transformer, there is no recording, mix, or engineering task that the WA73 cannot handle. Hand-wired and hand-assembled! Classic 73-series preamps were often hand-wired; the WA73 is made just as manually! Sound gurus claim that part of the popular classic British tone can be attributed to the wired nature of the assembly. The WA73 features hand-wiring and manual assembly, including the PCB components, which are all done by hand. UK Custom Carnhill Transformers Enthusiasts have worried about the components used in classic British 73-level preamps. Signal transformers are a common topic of conversation. Over the years, various versions of transformers were used in the Vintage series, but the earliest versions were the most popular. They are considered the most desirable choice due to their versatile nature. The result of the preamps' work makes sound engineers weep with pride for their mixes. Naturally, a beautiful sound is unlikely to leave true connoisseurs indifferent. Warm Audio works closely with Carnhill Transformers of Cambridgeshire (UK) to design accurate reproductions of those very desirable early-version transformers. We at Warm Audio have not yet heard a modern 73-style preamp sound that could sound as sweet and musical as our WA73 with these wonderful custom transformers. Capacitors and signal path An important component of the classic British tone, which is the subject of much discussion, is the different types of capacitors and the output transistor used in '73' circuits. Warm Audio felt it was important to maintain the integrity of early British designs by using tantalum and polystyrene capacitors in the signal path and choosing an output transistor that is much more important in high-gain conditions than what is typically found in modern 73-class preamps. Specifications: Single-channel, class A, '73 British Style microphone preamp Carnhill Transformers made in the UK Hand-wired, hand-assembled 80dB gain with a stepped gain switch Fully discrete TONE button - changes the input transformer impedance to change the tone Polarity switch 48v phantom power 4-position inductor-based high-pass filter - 50, 80, 160, 300 Hz XLR microphone input TRS line input TS Send/Receive inputs (jack type) XLR microphone inputs, TRS line inputs, direct instrument input Output control Frequency 20Hz - 20kHz +/-.5 dB Signal level indication Size for 19" rack mount Ground lift switch Universal internal IEC power input 115v / 230v Review of Warm Audio WA73 1 Channel British Mic Pre o Preamp in stock in Ukraine