Warm Audio WA273 2 Channel British Mic Pre

Warm Audio WA273 Preamp Two-channel '73-style preamp for everyone! If you ask professional sound engineers "what is the classic microphone preamp for pop and rock music with the right tone?" - the answer is 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. When Warm Audio decided to release the WA273, it was vital that it met vintage expectations in both design and performance. The tone and warm tube character of the sound provided by "73" microphone preamps are so unique and familiar at the same time that the company thought about creating its own WA73 product. After years of research and development, careful reverse engineering and countless hours of listening, the decision was made to present the WA273 to the world. The WA273 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 WA273 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 80 dB of gain and a fully discrete Carnhill Transformer signal path, there is no recording, mixing or engineering task that the WA273 cannot handle. Hand-wired and hand-assembled! Classic 73-series preamps were often hand-wired; the WA273 is also hand-assembled! Sound gurus claim that part of the popular classic British tone can be attributed to the wired nature of the assembly. The WA273 is hand-wired and hand-assembled, including PCB components that are all done by hand. UK Custom Carnhill Transformers Enthusiasts have been concerned 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 have been used in the Vintage series, but the earliest versions were the most popular. They are considered the most desirable choice because of their versatile nature. The result of the preamps' work makes sound engineers tear up with pride for their mixes. Naturally, a beautiful sound will hardly leave true connoisseurs indifferent. Warm Audio works closely with Carnhill Transformers of Cambridgeshire (UK) to design correct reproductions of those highly coveted early-version transformers. We at Warm Audio have not yet heard a modern 73-style preamp that could sound as sweet and musical as our WA273-EQ 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 output transistors used in "73" circuits. Warm Audio found it important to preserve the integrity of early British designs by using tantalum and polystyrene capacitors in the signal path and selecting an output transistor that is much more important in high-gain conditions than what is usually found in modern 73-class preamps. UK Blore Edwards Switch-Pots A great-sounding 273 preamp circuit must be as reliable as a great recording. The complex dual-concentric switch-pots in the WA273 EQ sections are made in the UK by Blore Edwards, which produces military-grade switches and potentiometers. Using Blore-Edwards components contributes significantly to the pricing of this 273 preamp model. The release of the Warm Audio WA273 was just as necessary as the WA73: it is a two-channel version of the latter, and for many studios, this is the preferred option for creating a true vintage sound in every sense. The tone and character of any vintage '73-style mic preamp sound very familiar, but unique enough that the company decided to release this acoustically accurate copy. Several years of research and engineering development, numerous hours of listening and evaluation – and finally, the WA273 was born. Specifications: Two-channel, Class A, "73-style" microphone preamp Carnhill transformers made in the UK Hand-wired, hand-assembled 80 dB 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 jack-type inputs XLR and TRS line-level outputs Direct In, instrument input Output control Frequency 20Hz - 20kHz +/-.5 dB Signal level indication 1U (1RU) rack-mount chassis Ground lift switch Universal internal IEC 115v / 230v power input Review of Warm Audio WA273 2 Channel British Mic Pre Preamp in stock in Ukraine