Warm Audio WA73-EQ Single-Channel Microphone Preamplifier and Equalizer

The WA73-EQ is a “Desert Island” boutique preamp, but it can also be classified as a studio and live work-horse. Classic ’73-style preamps are known for being versatile tools that work with all kinds of microphones from Condenser, to Dynamic, to Ribbon. The WA73-EQ equally shines on all types of microphones and sources including; vocals, acoustic/electric guitars, bass, drums, percussion, orchestras, keyboards, and even as a tone shaping tool to run partial or complete mixes through. With 80dB of gain and a fully discrete Carnhill Transformer balanced signal path, there’s no recording, mixing or engineering task that the WA73-EQ can’t handle. Product Feature’s Handwired and hand-assembled, single-channel 1073-style preamp/EQ Fully discrete, Class A, transformer-balanced circuitry UK-made Carnhill Transformers 80dB of gain handles any type of microphone, including low-output ribbons Resistor-stepped rotary gain switch for easy recall Tone button changes input transformer impedance for mic optimization and tonal shaping Polarity switch 48V phantom power 4-position inductor-based highpass filter, selectable for Off, 50, 80, 160, or 300Hz Inductor-based 3-band equalization Low-band boost/cut at 35, 60, 110, or 220Hz Mid-band boost/cut at 360, 700, 1600, 3200, 4800, or 7200Hz High-band boost/cut at 10, 12, or 16kHz Additional high-band frequency EQ points added (compared to vintage 1073) XLR mic input Line-level TRS input TS Send/Receive insert jacks XLR and TRS line-level outputs DI instrument input Output level control LED level indication meter Rugged 19″ rackmount chassis Ground lift switch Internal IEC 115V/230V power inlet