Warm AudioWA273-EQ 1073 2-Channel British Microphone Preamp + EQ

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N13-8289
$1,599.00

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Warm Audio WA273-EQ 1073 2-Channel British Microphone Preamp + EQ

Inspired by the iconic 1073 that shaped the sounds of 1970's rock, Warm Audio's WA273-EQ offers users an excellent way to harness the legendary tone scoping capabilities of the 1073 but with a modest price tag. This 2-channel preamp and equalizer sports hand-wired 1073 emulated technology that's all Class A, fully discrete and contains professional standard Carnhill Transformers. 80dB will take care of any quiet ribbon microphones and produces rich bottom end, clear mids and crisp highs. The 1073 is considered as the king of preamps and equalizers... and thanks to Warm Audio, artists can capture the sonic beauty of the classic with the WA273-EQ.

WA273-EQ 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

  • Preamp Type: Class A Solid State
  • Number of Channels: 2
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz (±0.5 dB)
  • Phantom Power: Yes
  • EQ: Low (35Hz, 60Hz, 110Hz, 220Hz), Mid (360Hz, 700Hz, 1600Hz, 3200Hz, 4800Hz, 7200Hz), High (10kHz, 12kHz, 16kHz), Highpass
  • 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"
  • Channel Inserts: Yes
  • Polarity Switch: Yes
  • Rack Spaces: 2U
  • Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable
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