Warm Audio WA73-EQ

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Warm Audio WA73-EQ

Warm Audio

WA73-EQ

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 432164
Model: WA73-EQ
Category: Preamps
Price: $976.80

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The Warm Audio WA73-EQ nails that classic British preamp vibe. It's a great choice for singers, acoustic instruments, or anything needing a touch of vintage warmth and some subtle EQ shaping – especially if you're after that 70s console sound. A really solid option for home studios or tracking rooms on a budget.

Product Description

  • Warm Audio WA73-EQ
  • 1-Channel Microphone Preamp with Equaliser
  • In the British 1073 style
  • Discrete Class A circuit
  • Carnhill transformer
  • 80 dB gain
  • Incremented potentiometer
  • Tone button for switching the input impedance
  • Switch for phase reversal
  • 3-Band induction coil EQ low-band boost/cut: 35
  • 220 Hz
  • Mid-band boost/cut: 360
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 4800
  • 7200 Hz
  • Treble-band boost/cut: 10
  • 16 kHz
  • Additional treble band EQ points
  • LED meter
  • 48V Phantom power
  • Integrated 115/230 V power supply unit
  • Build: 19" / 1 U

*Connections:*

, Microphone input: XLR, Line-input: 6.3 mm jack, Instrument input: 6.3 mm jack, Insert input and output: 6.3 mm jack, Line output: XLR and 6.3 mm jack

PROS
  • • Carnhill transformer delivers authentic 1073 sonic character
  • • Discrete Class A circuit provides warm, musical gain
  • • Incremental potentiometer offers precise gain control and recall
  • • Versatile EQ section adds shaping capabilities for various sources
CONS
  • • Limited to a single channel, restricting multi-mic applications
  • • The EQ’s frequency choices aren’t as flexible as some modern options
  • • While affordable, the build quality isn’t quite boutique level

Product Video

Key Features

Channels 1
Preamp Type Discrete Class A
Gain Range 80 dB
Phantom Power 48V
Connections XLR, 6.3 mm jack
Weight Approximately 5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It aims to replicate the 1073’s sound using key components like the Carnhill transformer, but it's not a direct clone; expect a similar but slightly more modern character.
The EQ is more geared towards broad tonal shaping than surgical precision. It's excellent for adding character but not for extremely fine adjustments.
It's fantastic on vocals, especially male vocals, and acoustic guitars. It also adds a nice thickness to bass and drums.

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