The Warm Audio WA73 is a high-end single-channel mic/line/instrument preamp designed to deliver the classic “’73-style” British console sound. With up to 80 dB of gain, a fully discrete Class-A circuit, and Carnhill transformers, it delivers warm, musical tone with plenty of headroom — ideal for vocals, guitars, bass, drums overheads or line-level sources. 

Features:

• Type: Single-channel mic/line/instrument preamp 

• Inputs: XLR mic, ¼″ TRS line, ¼″ TS instrument / DI, plus TS insert send/return for external processing 

• Outputs: XLR and balanced ¼″ TRS line outputs 

• Gain: Up to 80 dB, with stepped gain control for recallable settings 

• Phantom power: +48 V (for condenser mics), polarity invert, ground-lift switch 

• High-pass filter (HPF) selectable: 50 / 80 / 160 / 300 Hz — handy for cleaning up low-end rumble and unwanted noise. 

• Input impedance switch — tailor the preamp character depending on mic type 

• Transformer-balanced signal path, hand-wired assembly — premium construction for longevity and true analog tone. 

Included:

• Warm Audio WA73 preamp unit

• IEC power cable

• Manual

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