Warm Audio Single Channel British Microphone Preamp

Description: Powered by Frooition All Items See our eBay store for more great items >> Shop CategoriesOtherHome and GardenCollectiblesInstrumentsGuitars, Accessories, PedalsElectronic DrumsRecordingPro AudioCar Audio & AccessoriesLightingKeyboards Digital PianosDJAcoustic DrumsVideo Games & ConsolesComputers & Accessories Warm Audio Single Channel British Microphone Preamp - WA73 Item Description Authorized Dealer! Warm Audio Single Channel British Microphone Preamp - WA73 Overview A Single Channel '73 for the Rest of Us If there's one style of preamp that professional engineers would unanimously agree has defined the tone of pop/rock records for decades, it would most definitely be the venerable '73-style of mic pre. '73-style preamps have been massively used in recording and live applications for many years and are still considered to be the “Holy Grail” of preamp choices today. The Warm Audio “WA73 Family” consists of single and dual channel '73-style amps (with and without EQ), that each pay careful homage to British audio history. The WA73 is a “Desert Island” boutique preamp, but it can also be classified as a studio and live work-horse. Classic '73-style preamps are known for being versatile tools that work with all kinds of microphones from Condenser, to Dynamic, to Ribbon. The WA73 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. With 80dB of gain and a fully discrete Carnhill Transformer balanced signal path, there's no recording, mixing, or engineering task that the WA73 can't handle. UK Custom Carnhill Transformers Enthusiasts unequivocally get excited about the components used in classic '73-style British preamps. The signal transformers are a common topic of conversation. Vintage units used various versions of transformers throughout the years, but the most coveted were the earliest versions. These are regarded as the most desirable choice due to their fluid and forgiving nature. They saturate sweetly when pushed, and have been known to make engineers cry when they hear how beautiful their mixes sound through them! Warm Audio worked closely with Carnhill Transformers of Cambridgeshire, UK, to design faithful reproductions of these most coveted, early version transformers. We at Warm Audio have not yet heard a modern day '73-style preamp sound as sweet and musical as does our WA73 with these beautiful custom Transformers. Capacitors & Signal Path An important part of classic British tone not often discussed are the different styles of capacitors and output transistor used in '73-style circuits. We found it important to maintain integrity to early British designs by using tantalum and polystyrene capacitors in the signal path and an output transistor choice that is much smoother in the high gain settings than what is typically found in modern '73-style preamps. Hand Wired & Hand Assembled Classic '73-style preamps were often hand-wired and so is the WA73! Guru’s claim that a portion of the sought after classic British tone can be attributed to the hand-wired nature of the build. The WA73 is hand-wired and hand assembled, including the pcb components that are all populated by hand. Specs: Single Channel, Class A, '73-Style British Microphone Preamp Uk Made Carnhill Transformers Hand Wired, Hand Assembled 80Db Of Gain - Resistor Stepped Gain Switch Fully Discrete Tone Button - Changes Input Transformer Impedance For Varying Tone Polarity Switch 48V Phantom Power 4 Position Inductor Based Hipass Filter - 50, 80, 160, 300 Hz XLR Mic Input Line Level TRS Input Ts Send/Receive Insert Jacks XLR & TRS Line Level Outputs Direct In, Instrument Input Output Control Led Level Indication 19" Rackmountable Ground Lift Switch Internal LEC 115V/230V Power Inlet Thank you for shopping with us! Sweetheart Deals Helpful Links Add to Favorite Sellers Sign up to Newsletter View Feedback Contact Seller Visit seller's eBay Shop About Seller Page More Items!View more great items About UsAbout UsPaymentShippingTermsReturnsAbout Us Sweetheart Deals LLC has been a trusted seller on eBay since 1999 "We Sell Dreams" is our core philosophy and we do this with integrity and transparency.PaymentPayment We have set up our store to require immediate payment on most items.ShippingShipping We usually ship your item within 48 hrs of purchase! TermsTerms We use PayPal to process our payments The easiest and safe way to pay!ReturnsReturns We PAY for all returns for up to 60 Days! Powered by FrooitionFrooition | No-js Template | eBay design, eBay store design, eBay shop design, eBay template design, eBay listing design (ver:froo_no_js)This listing is currently undergoing maintenance, we apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Price: 649 USD

Location: Winona, Minnesota

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