Warm AudioWA73-EQ 1073 1-Channel British Microphone Preamp + EQ

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Warm Audio WA73-EQ 1073 1-Channel British Microphone Preamp + EQ

Long considered the Holy Grail of preamps, the '73-style mic-pre has certainly earned its place in history. The hand-wired WA73-EQ continues this tradition by achieving the distinct character of it predecessor in terms of both design and performance. Ideal for pre-amp duties, the unit works equally well in studio and stage environments and with an array of different microphone types, including condenser, ribbon, and dynamic. In terms of features, the WA73-EQ boasts 80dB of gain and an entirely discrete Carnhill Transformer signal path.

WA73-EQ Features

  • Single Channel, Class A, '73-style British Microphone Preamp with EQ
  • UK made Carnhill Transformers
  • UK made - Blore Edwards EQ dual-concentric switch potentiometers
  • Hand Wired, hand assembled
  • 80dB of gain - resistor stepped gain switch
  • Fully discrete
  • TONE button - Changes input transformer impedance for varying tone
  • Polarity switch
  • 48v phantom power
  • 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
  • Additional high band frequency EQ points added (compared to vintage 1073)
  • 4 position inductor based hipass filter - 50, 80, 160, 300 Hz
  • XLR mic inputs (front & back)
  • Line level TRS input
  • TS Send/Receive insert jacks
  • XLR & TRS line level outputs
  • Direct In, instrument input
  • Output control
  • Led level indication
  • Freq response 20Hz - 20kHz +/-.5 dB
  • 19" rackable
  • Internal IEC 115v/230v power inlet
  • Width: 19"
  • Analog Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (Hi-Z), 1 x XLR (mic), 1 x 1/4" (line)
  • Analog Outputs: 1 x XLR, 1 x 1/4"
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