Warm Audio WA273 – discrete microphone preamp with 3-band EQ, faithful emulation of legendary Neve 1073. Delivers warm, saturated sound with harmonics, ideal for vocals, guitars, mixes. Built with premium components including Carnhill transformers, provides vintage character in compact enclosure (140 x 89 x 152 mm, 1.36 kg) for studio or live.
WA273 uses Class A circuitry with 80 dB gain, low noise (EIN -127 dBu), adjustable impedance (300/1200 Ohm). Switches for PAD (-20 dB), +48V phantom, HPF (50-300 Hz) control dynamics. EQ: high shelf (3.4/7.2/10.7/12 kHz), mid peak (0.36-7.4 kHz), low shelf (35-220 Hz). FET DI instrument input, XLR/TRS outputs. Hand-soldered point-to-point for quality.
As 1073 tribute, WA273 adds mojo to recordings without compromise, rackmount option.
MAIN FEATURES
- Discrete preamp with 3-band EQ, inspired by Neve 1073
- 80 dB gain, EIN -127 dBu
- Adjustable impedance (300/1200 Ohm)
- Carnhill transformers for warmth
- Switches: PAD (-20 dB), +48V, HPF (50-300 Hz)
- EQ: high shelf, mid peak, low shelf (±18 dB)
- Inputs: XLR mic, 1/4" DI
- Outputs: XLR/TRS line
- Hand-soldered point-to-point
- Optional rack kit
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Amplifier: Discrete Class A, max gain 80 dB
- Mic Input: XLR, 300/1200 Ohm, max SPL 140 dB
- DI Input: 1/4" TS, FET
- Outputs: XLR/TRS, +27 dBu
- Filters: HPF 50-300 Hz, PAD -20 dB
- Phantom: +48V
- EQ: High 3.4/7.2/10.7/12 kHz, Mid 0.36-7.4 kHz, Low 35-220 Hz (±18 dB)
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz–20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
- THD+N: 0.015% @ 1 kHz
- Noise EIN: -127 dBu
- Power Supply: External 24V DC
- Dimensions (W × H × D): 140 x 89 x 152 mm
- Weight: 1.36 kg
- Included: WA273, 24V power supply
- Product Code: WA-WA273
