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Two channels
Provides two preamp channels in one unit.
Product detailSKU #1500000205835
Warm AudioWA273 2-Channel British Mic Pre
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Warm Audio’s WA273 is a two-channel, '73-style microphone preamp for studio and live signal paths. Each channel provides up to 80 dB of gain through a fully discrete Carnhill transformer-balanced path, with phantom power, high-pass filtering, and switchable mic or line level operation. It can handle microphones and line-level sources, and it also serves as a tone-shaping stage for routing partial or complete mixes through the unit.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Recording or live setups that need two channels of '73-style microphone preamplification.
- Studio routing that uses a preamp as a tone-shaping stage for full or partial mixes.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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80 dB of gain
Offers up to 80 dB of available gain.
Detail 03
Phantom power
Phantom power is provided as a feature of the preamp.
Detail 04
High-pass filter rotary dial
The high-pass filter is adjusted from a rotary dial.
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Switchable Mic and Line levels
Lets the unit operate with mic-level or line-level signals.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the WA273 work with condenser, dynamic, and ribbon microphones?
Yes. It is described for use with condenser, dynamic, and ribbon microphones.
02Can it be used with line-level sources?
Yes. The WA273 has switchable rotary controls for line and mic levels.
03Can I run a mix through it?
Yes. It can be used as a tone-shaping tool for partial or complete mixes.
