Description
Warm Audio WA73-EQ Single-Channel British Mic Preamp + EQ is a single-channel, Class A, '73-style British console microphone preamp with an inductor-based 3-band EQ, UK-made Carnhill transformers and UK-made Blore-Edwards EQ switch potentiometers. It has 80 dB of gain and adds high-band EQ points compared to a vintage 1073.
Specifications
| SKU | HL00323645 |
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| Model | WA73-EQ |
| Type | Single channel, Class A, '73-style British console microphone preamp with EQ |
| EQ potentiometers | UK-made Blore-Edwards dual-concentric switch potentiometers |
| Polarity | Polarity switch |
| Phantom power | 48V |
| High pass filter | 4 position inductor based - 50, 80, 160, 300 Hz |
| Inputs | XLR mic input; line level TRS input; direct in, instrument input |
| Inserts | TS (unbalanced) send/receive insert jacks |
| Outputs | XLR & TRS line level outputs |
| Output control | Yes |
| Metering | LED level indication |
| Ground lift | Ground lift switch |
| Power | Internal IEC 115V/230V power inlet |
| Transformers | UK-made Carnhill transformers |
| Construction | Hand-wired, hand-assembled, fully discrete |
| EQ | Inductor-based 3-band EQ |
| Low-band boost/cut | 35, 60, 110, 220 Hz |
| Mid-band boost/cut | 360, 700, 1600, 3200, 4800, 7200 Hz |
| High-band boost/cut | 10, 12, 16 kHz |
| Extra EQ points | Additional high-band frequency EQ points added (compared to vintage 1073) |
| Gain | 80 dB - resistor stepped gain switch |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz +/-0.5 dB |
| Tone button | Changes input transformer impedance for varying tone |
Measurements
| Rack | 19” rack-mountable |
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Common questions
What EQ does the Warm Audio WA73-EQ have?
The Warm Audio WA73-EQ has an inductor-based 3-band EQ: low band 35, 60, 110 and 220 Hz, mid band 360 to 7200 Hz, and high band 10, 12 and 16 kHz.
How much gain does the Warm Audio WA73-EQ have?
The Warm Audio WA73-EQ has 80 dB of gain on a resistor-stepped gain switch.
How is the Warm Audio WA73-EQ different from a vintage 1073?
The Warm Audio WA73-EQ adds extra high-band EQ frequency points compared to a vintage 1073.
Does the Warm Audio WA73-EQ have phantom power?
Yes. The Warm Audio WA73-EQ has 48V phantom power and a polarity switch.
What inputs does the Warm Audio WA73-EQ have?
The Warm Audio WA73-EQ has an XLR mic input, a line-level TRS input and a direct in instrument input, plus TS send/receive insert jacks.
Is the Warm Audio WA73-EQ rack mountable?
Yes. The Warm Audio WA73-EQ is 19” rack-mountable.
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