The Iconic Analog Sound of Music's Greatest Recordings

The WA73 & WA273 recreate the most iconic British console sound made famous by legendary recordings from the 60s and beyond. Known for delivering rich, full analog warmth, the original became the foundation of classic rock and was the centerpiece of countless timeless hits. The sound of those famed console preamps can be heard on recordings by The Beatles, U2, Kendrick Lamar, Led Zeppelin, and many more.

The Perfect Balance Of Natural & Polished Sound

The WA73 & WA273 deliver the perfect balance of “unmistakably analog” tone & clarity that every engineer is chasing. With 80 dB of gain and a discrete Carnhill Transformer balanced signal path, the 73 series delivers the unmistakable sound of the original British console preamps. Featuring hand-wired construction using premium components that all receive dedicated individual testing in Texas, the 73 series delivers the necessary quality to upgrade your sound to studio-grade.

Product Description & External Specs (Per Channel)

• Single Or Dual-Channel, Class A, '73-Style British Console Microphone Preamp
• Polarity Switch
• 48v Phantom Power
• 4 Position Inductor Based High Pass Filter - 50, 80, 160, 300 Hz
• XLR Mic Input
• Line Level TRS Input
• TS (Unbalanced) Send/Receive Insert Jacks
• XLR & TRS Line Level Outputs
• Direct In, Instrument Input
• Output Control
• LED Level Indication
• 19" Rack-Mountable
• Ground Lift Switch
• Internal IEC 115v/230v Power Inlet
• Single Chassis Depth: 7.25” | 18.13 cm
• Dual Chassis Depth: 11” | 27.5 cm
• 5-Year Warranty

Components & Internal Specs (Per Channel)

• UK-Made Carnhill Transformers
• Hand-Wired, Hand-Assembled, Fully Discrete

Performance Specs (Per Channel)

• 80 dB Of Gain - Resistor Stepped Gain Switch
• Frequency Response 20 Hz - 20 kHz +/-.5 dB
• Tone Button - Changes Input Transformer Impedance For Varying Tone
• Polarity Switch

Free 3-Year Warranty

Sound Pure stands behind our products. Free three-year warranty on this item. Coverage exclusions live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

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Returns

Not eligible for Try Before You Buy or the 48-hour approval period. Standard return policy applies — see Terms & Conditions, Section 18 for details.