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Warm Audio - Single-Channel British Microphone Preamplifier - Black

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Warm Audio - Single-Channel British Microphone Preamplifier - Black

Model: WA73
SKU: 10851945
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Specifications
  • Number of Channels
    1
    Surround Sound Supported
    Not Applicable
    Audio Only Inputs
    1 x 3.5mm audio, 1 x Analog audio
  • Key Specs
    • Number of Channels: 1 (The number of discrete channels of sound output. This can be a single number or multiple numbers separated by decimal(s). The first number is the primary, horizontally directed audio channels. The number after the first decimal, if applicable, is the number of subwoofer outputs or channels. The number after the second decimal, if applicable, is the number of height or atmospheric channels designed to immerse the listener by producing overhead sound effects.)
    • Surround Sound Supported: Not Applicable (Surround sound systems use multiple audio channels and speakers to create an immersive sound experience for the listener. There are also various proprietary technologies that imitate this kind of sound via a device's built-in speakers or soundbar.)
    • Audio Only Inputs: 1 x 3.5mm audio, 1 x Analog audio
  • General
    • Brand: Warm Audio
    • Model Number: WA73
    • Product Name: Single-Channel British Microphone Preamplifier
    • Color: Black
  • Audio
    • Number of Channels: 1 (The number of discrete channels of sound output. This can be a single number or multiple numbers separated by decimal(s). The first number is the primary, horizontally directed audio channels. The number after the first decimal, if applicable, is the number of subwoofer outputs or channels. The number after the second decimal, if applicable, is the number of height or atmospheric channels designed to immerse the listener by producing overhead sound effects.)
    • Surround Sound Supported: Not Applicable (Surround sound systems use multiple audio channels and speakers to create an immersive sound experience for the listener. There are also various proprietary technologies that imitate this kind of sound via a device's built-in speakers or soundbar.)
    • Equalizer: false (Allows for the control of different frequencies within an audio signal, such as adjusting treble and bass levels.)
    • High/Low Pass Filters: High pass
  • Inputs
    • Audio Only Inputs: 1 x 3.5mm audio, 1 x Analog audio
    • Number of HDMI Inputs (Total): 0
    • Number of USB Inputs: 0
  • Outputs
    • Number of HDMI Outputs (Total): 0
  • Features
    • Effect Type(s): None
  • Dimensions
    • Product Height: 4 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Width: 24 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Depth: 12 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Weight: 10 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
    • Rack Size: 1U
  • Other
    • UPC: 713541493155

Enjoy vintage sound with this '73-style Warm Audio British microphone preamp. The custom Carnhill transformers help offer clean, sweet audio saturation during mixing, while the LED interface and front-facing knobs enable simple control. This single-channel Warm Audio British microphone preamp is hand-wired and hand-assembled for a high-quality construction, while the 19-inch rack-mountable design supports easy storage.

  • Single-channel, Class A, '73-style British microphone preamplifier: Equally shines on all types of microphones and sources including: vocals, acoustic/electric guitars, bass, drums, percussion, orchestras, keyboards, and even as a tone shaping tool to run partial or complete mixes through.
  • 80dB of gain and fully discrete Carnhill transformer balanced signal path: There's no recording, mixing, or engineering task that WA73 can't handle.
  • Tone button: Changes input transformer impedance for varying a tone.
  • Hand-wired and hand-assembled: Classic '73-style preamplifiers were often hand-wired and so is WA73. It is hand-wired and hand-assembled, including the PCB components that are all populated by hand.
  • Four-position, inductor-based high-pass filter: Includes 50, 80, 160, and 300Hz settings.
  • Inputs/outputs: XLR microphone input, line level TRS input, TS send/receive insert jacks, XLR and TRS line level outputs, and direct-in, instrument input.
  • Single-channel, Class A, '73-style British microphone preamplifier: Equally shines on all types of microphones and sources including: vocals, acoustic/electric guitars, bass, drums, percussion, orchestras, keyboards, and even as a tone shaping tool to run partial or complete mixes through.
  • 80dB of gain and fully discrete Carnhill transformer balanced signal path: There's no recording, mixing, or engineering task that WA73 can't handle.
  • Tone button: Changes input transformer impedance for varying a tone.
  • Hand-wired and hand-assembled: Classic '73-style preamplifiers were often hand-wired and so is WA73. It is hand-wired and hand-assembled, including the PCB components that are all populated by hand.
  • Four-position, inductor-based high-pass filter: Includes 50, 80, 160, and 300Hz settings.
  • Inputs/outputs: XLR microphone input, line level TRS input, TS send/receive insert jacks, XLR and TRS line level outputs, and direct-in, instrument input.
  • Single-channel, Class A, '73-style British microphone preamplifier: Equally shines on all types of microphones and sources including: vocals, acoustic/electric guitars, bass, drums, percussion, orchestras, keyboards, and even as a tone shaping tool to run partial or complete mixes through.
  • 80dB of gain and fully discrete Carnhill transformer balanced signal path: There's no recording, mixing, or engineering task that WA73 can't handle.
  • Tone button: Changes input transformer impedance for varying a tone.
  • Hand-wired and hand-assembled: Classic '73-style preamplifiers were often hand-wired and so is WA73. It is hand-wired and hand-assembled, including the PCB components that are all populated by hand.
  • Four-position, inductor-based high-pass filter: Includes 50, 80, 160, and 300Hz settings.
  • Inputs/outputs: XLR microphone input, line level TRS input, TS send/receive insert jacks, XLR and TRS line level outputs, and direct-in, instrument input.
Whats Included
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  • Warm Audio Single-Channel British Microphone Preamplifier
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Q: What is the purpose of the LED interface and front-facing knobs?

A: The LED interface and front-facing knobs on the WA73 microphone preamp enable simple control.

Q: Why is the preamplifier hand-wired and hand-assembled?

A: This single-channel Warm Audio British microphone preamp is hand-wired and hand-assembled for a high-quality construction.

Q: What are the preamplifier's input and output configurations?

A: The preamplifier has a 1/4 inch audio input and a 1/4 inch audio output.

Q: How do the custom Carnhill transformers affect the audio saturation?

A: The custom Carnhill transformers help offer clean, sweet audio saturation during mixing.

Q: Does the preamplifier have a warranty?

A: This preamplifier has a one-year warranty for both parts and labor.

Q: Can the preamplifier be used with a 19-inch rack?

A: This preamplifier can be used with a 19-inch rack as it has a rack-mountable design.

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