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Warm Audio WA273-EQ

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This item is warranted for 3 years
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Ref.: 258970

Description

The essentials to know about the Warm Audio WA73-EQ mic preamp with EQ

  • The "British" 1073-style tone: ideal for dense, present, and musical pop/rock recordings, both in studio and live settings.
  • Discrete audio path, hand-assembled and wired, featuring a Carnhill transformer made in England for authentic analog color.
  • Up to 80 dB of gain via rotary switch: perfect for dynamic/ribbon mics as well as more modest sources.
  • 3-band inductive EQ + switchable high-pass filter: fast, precise, and "musical" shaping, with additional high-frequency options compared to the 1073 Vintage.

From the legendary 1073 to a reincarnation designed for modern studios

Considered one of the most iconic preamp/EQs in recording history, the 1073 shaped much of modern pop/rock aesthetics thanks to its punch, warmth, and ability to "push" a source without aggression. The WA73-EQ continues this legacy by paying tribute to the classic British circuit while offering practical integration for today's workflows (insert, front DI, LED indicators, internal power supply).

Who it's for and what it's for: vocals, guitars, drums, and bass that "cut through the mix"

The Warm Audio WA73-EQ is aimed at sound engineers, producers, and home studio users seeking a true analog signature right from the capture stage. On vocals, it adds presence and rich density; on snare or overheads, it enhances attack while retaining body; on electric or acoustic guitar, it adds definition; and thanks to the instrument input (DI), it becomes an excellent front-end for bass and synths, with transformer saturation controllable at the output level.

Key features: character, control, and vintage-style EQ

High gain and saturation control

Gain up to 80 dB combined with output level control allows choosing between a clean, detailed sound or a more colored tone. You can increase gain to enrich harmonics, then adjust the final level without losing the circuit's musicality.

Inductive EQ and high-pass filter: sculpt fast, sculpt right

The 3-band inductive EQ is designed for effective and natural corrections: thickening lows, scooping mids, or opening highs without harshness. The 4-position inductive high-pass filter helps clean up low-end rumble, vibrations, and proximity effect right at recording. As a new feature, the additional high-frequency options (12 and 16 kHz) broaden the palette compared to a strict 1073 Vintage.

Essential switches during tracking

The Tone knob (input impedance) adapts response and "feel" depending on the mic and source. Also included are polarity inversion, 48V phantom power, and a Ground Lift switch to secure sessions.

Technical specifications

Design and components

  • Hand-assembled and wired with discrete components
  • Carnhill transformer made in England
  • Blore Edwards concentric potentiometer/switch made in England

Preamp

  • 80 dB gain, adjustable via rotary switch
  • Tone switch modifying transformer input impedance
  • Output level control
  • Polarity switch
  • 48V phantom power switch
  • LED level indicator
  • Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz (+/- 0.5 dB)

Equalization and filter

  • 3-band inductive EQ
  • Bass boost/cut: 35, 60, 110, 220 Hz
  • Mid boost/cut: 360, 700, 1600, 3200, 4800, 7200 Hz
  • Treble boost/cut: 10, 12, 16 kHz (additional frequencies compared to 1073 Vintage)
  • 4-position switchable inductive high-pass filter (50, 80, 160, 300 Hz)

Connectivity

  • XLR mic input (rear and front)
  • Balanced 6.35 mm jack line input
  • Asymmetrical 6.35 mm jack Insert Send and Return
  • Front instrument input (DI)

Format, power supply, and miscellaneous

  • 19-inch rack-mountable
  • Ground Lift switch
  • Internal power supply 115V/230V
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 630 x 380 x 140 mm
  • Weight: 6.8 kg
Brand reference number: 7248523W13004

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