Warm Audio WA-WL Warm Lifter

Warm Audio WA-WL Warm Lifter: Inline Active Mic Preamp with Gain and Tonal Shaping

The Warm Audio WA-WL Warm Lifter is an innovative inline active microphone preamp meticulously engineered to solve the chronic challenge faced by audio professionals: achieving sufficient gain from passive ribbon and low-output dynamic microphones while maintaining an ultra-low noise floor. This device provides a substantial boost of +26 dB of true analog gain, ensuring that the subtle nuances and full character of your favorite microphones are perfectly captured in both studio recording and live stage environments. What sets the Warm Lifter apart from standard boosters is its implementation of true input impedance matching at 2.4k Ohm. This vital feature acts as a perfect matchmaker between low-output mics and preamps or interfaces, resolving common impedance mismatch issues that lead to problems like phase anomalies, signal loss, and unwanted alterations in frequency response, thus preserving the integrity of the original sound.

Key Features

• +26 dB True Analog Gain: Delivers a powerful and clean boost, specifically designed for low-output ribbon and dynamic microphones.
• True Input Impedance Matching: Features a 2.4k Ohm input impedance to solve common mismatch problems, optimizing signal transfer and frequency response (Output impedance is 150 Ohms).
• Selectable Tonal Shaping Filters: Includes a selectable 100Hz highpass filter (HPF) to eliminate low-end rumble and a selectable 3kHz high-shelf boost to clarify upper-mids and bring detail to darker mics.
• Ultra-Low Noise Circuitry: Equipped with an ultra-low noise JFET input and fully balanced I/O signals for exceptional clarity and signal purity.
• Phantom Power Operation: Operates conveniently on standard +48V phantom power supplied by the host preamp or mixer.
• Road-Ready Construction: Housed in a rugged, dependable chassis, hand-tested and inspected by expert technicians in Austin, Texas, USA.

The Warm Lifter: Maximizing Your Microphone’s Potential

The Warm Audio WA-WL Warm Lifter is an indispensable tool that dramatically expands the usability of your most cherished low-output microphones. By offering not only substantial, clean analog gain but also crucial impedance matching and selective tonal filters, it far exceeds the capabilities of typical inline preamps. The ability to apply a subtle 3kHz high-shelf boost is particularly transformative, adding necessary clarity and air to otherwise dark ribbon microphones. Built with reliability in mind, the Warm Lifter is ready for the rigors of both intense studio sessions and demanding live tours. If you are looking to unlock the full potential of your passive microphones and achieve a professional-grade, noise-free signal, the Warm Audio WA-WL Warm Lifter is the essential next piece of gear for your signal chain.