Number of channels: 2 , Phantom Power: 48 V , Features: Vintage Style Preamp , Inputs and Outputs: 1x mic in XLR; 1x line in ¼" jack / balanced XLR out .
The 1073 Legend Lives in Warm Audio's Splendid WA273
The legendary 1073 wrote the book on characterful mic preamplification. This venerable circuit helped define the punchy sound of '70s rock — and countless recordings and live concerts ever since. Today, this coveted tone can be yours for a song, with the Warm Audio WA273 mic/line/instrument preamp. In both design and performance, the 2-channel WA273 pays homage to the revered British console lineage that started it all. Throughout the audio industry, the 1073 is considered the holy grail of preamps, with a rich, sweet, and bold tonality that's ideal for making audacious statements with your music. After years of R&D, painstaking reverse-engineering, and countless hours of listening, Warm Audio captured the sonic essence of this classic perfectly in their boutique WA273. With 80dB of gain and a fully discrete transformer-balanced signal path, the sound is a revelation: harmonically rich bottom end, focused midrange, and slightly resonant highs.
| Brand | Warm Audio |
|---|---|
| Inputs | 2 x XLR (mic), 2 x 1/4" (line), 2 x 1/4" (Hi-Z) |
| Frequency Range | Highpass 50Hz, 80Hz, 160Hz, 300Hz |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz-20kHz (±0.5 dB) |
| Outputs | 2 x XLR, 2 x 1/4" |
| Phantom Power | Yes |
| Type | Class A Solid State |
| Power Requirements | INTERNAL IEC 115V/230V POWER INLET |
| Power Supply | Standard IEC AC cable |