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| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
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If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
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Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
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Key Features
The Warm Audio WA273-EQ 2-Channel Microphone Preamp with EQ is a dual-channel recording front end for studios needing classic analog tone and flexible shaping. Based around a British-inspired preamp design, it combines two microphone preamps with a fully featured three-band equaliser on each channel.
Product Ref: 105055
The WA273-EQ gives you detailed control over your tone at the tracking stage. Each channel features a three-band equaliser with selectable frequencies, allowing you to refine low-end weight, midrange presence and top-end clarity before the signal reaches your interface or recorder.
A switchable high-pass filter offers additional control over unwanted low-frequency content, helping create cleaner recordings at the source. By making tonal adjustments during recording, you can spend less time correcting sounds later and focus more on performance and creativity. The EQ can be engaged when needed and bypassed when a completely unprocessed signal is preferred.
Different microphones react differently to preamp loading, which is why the WA273-EQ includes selectable input impedance settings. Switching between 300 and 1200 ohms changes the interaction between microphone and preamp, helping you find a response that suits the source and microphone combination.
Dynamic, condenser and ribbon microphones can all be connected through the XLR input, while dedicated line and instrument inputs allow keyboards, synthesisers, bass guitars and other sources to be recorded through the same signal path. This flexibility makes the WA273-EQ useful across a wide range of studio applications.
At the heart of the WA273-EQ are Carnhill transformers positioned throughout the signal path. These transformers contribute to the unit's distinctive analogue character, adding depth and harmonic richness that can help sources sit naturally within a mix.
The preamp also includes a tone control that changes the transformer configuration and input impedance characteristics, offering two different sonic flavours from the same channel. One setting provides a more open and natural response, while the other introduces a more forward and assertive character. This gives you another useful tool for matching the sound to the source being recorded.
The WA273-EQ is designed to work as part of a larger recording system. Rear-panel insert points make it easy to place external compressors or equalisers directly into the signal path, creating customised recording chains without complicated routing. Balanced XLR and TRS outputs provide straightforward connection to audio interfaces, recorders and mixing equipment.
The unit can also be used as a line-level processor, allowing you to run recorded material back through the analogue circuitry for additional colour and shaping during mixing. Combined with its dual-channel layout, this makes the WA273-EQ a practical centrepiece for recording and production environments.
