Description
The Warm Audio WA73-EQ is a premium British-style microphone preamp and EQ designed to recreate the iconic analog console sound heard on some of music’s greatest recordings since the 1960s. Renowned for its rich warmth, musical character, and classic tone shaping, it captures the signature sound associated with legendary artists such as The Beatles, U2, Kendrick Lamar, and Led Zeppelin.
Built to deliver the perfect balance of analog warmth and modern clarity, the WA73-EQ features up to 80 dB of gain, a fully discrete signal path, and premium Carnhill transformers for authentic vintage-style performance. Its onboard 3-band EQ allows precise frequency sculpting, making it ideal for recording, mixing, and professional engineering applications across vocals, instruments, and full productions.
Designed with hand-wired construction and premium-grade components, every WA73-EQ unit is individually tested to ensure consistent studio-quality performance. Combining classic British console character with flexible tonal control, it provides a powerful solution for engineers and producers seeking professional analog sound in modern recording environments.
Product Specifications
Design Style: '73-Style British Console Preamp
EQ Type: Inductor-Based 3-Band EQ
Gain Range: 80 dB
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz ±0.5 dB
Transformers: UK-Made Carnhill Transformers
Construction: Hand-Wired, Hand-Assembled, Fully Discrete
Low EQ Frequencies: 35, 60, 110, 220 Hz
Mid EQ Frequencies: 360, 700, 1600, 3200, 4800, 7200 Hz
High EQ Frequencies: 10, 12, 16 kHz
High-Pass Filter: 50, 80, 160, 300 Hz
Gain Control: Resistor Stepped Gain Switch
Tone Control: Input Transformer Impedance Selector
Polarity Switch: Yes
Phantom Power: 48V
Mic Input: XLR
Line Input: TRS
Instrument Input: Direct In
Insert Jacks: TS Send/Return
Line Outputs: XLR and TRS
Output Control: Yes
LED Metering: LED Level Indicator
Ground Lift Switch: Yes
Rack Mountable: 19-Inch Rack Format
Power Input: Internal IEC 115V/230V
Single Chassis Depth: 9.5 in (23.75 cm)
Dual Chassis Depth: 11 in (27.5 cm)
Shipping Weight: 12 lbs.
Shipping Dimensions (L × W × H): 24.5 × 14 × 4 inches
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