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Vintage British Tone
The Warm Audio WA73-EQ meticulously replicates the classic British sound of the Neve 1073, providing that sought-after warm, rich tone ideal for any recording or performance situation.
KEY FEATURES
The Warm Audio WA73-EQ is a single channel mic preamp and EQ inspired by the legendary Neve 1073. It delivers accurately the vintage british tone and unmistakable sonic signature of its highly praised ancestor.
The Warm Audio WA73-EQ is the result of many years of research, careful engineering and relentless quest for perfection. The WA73-EQ is versatile and offers excellent performance in the studio or on stage with all kinds of microphones ranging from condenser microphones to ribbon and dynamics. Like its forefather, this boutique mic pre shines on any source, from vocals to guitars, bass and drums, keyboards and full orchestras.
Performance-wise, the WA73-EQ provides up to 80dB of gain and boasts a fully discrete custom Carnhill transformer, which recreate to perfection the sweet saturation and the vintage tone. Furthermore, Warm Audio went to the extent of using tantalum and polystyrene capacitors in the signal path for smoother performance at high gain settings.
Hand built and assembled in the US, the Warm Audio WA73-EQ has maintained the integrity of early British designs by including UK Blore Edwards Switch-Pots.
The Warm Audio WA73-EQ Main 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
- UK over £99 FREE
- UK under £99 £10
- EU £36
- Rest of World £80
Large/Heavy items: Extra charges may apply (e.g., consoles, large monitors). We’ll contact you before processing if so.
We ship with DPD and UPS across the UK, EU and worldwide. Same-day within the M25 is available depending on stock.
This item, like everything we supply, comes with the complete support of our expert team. Our excellent technicians have been specifying, building and supporting studios for over twenty years. If you have any problems with installation, setup or everyday use, they’re never more than a click away, and always happy to help.
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KEY BENEFITS
Handcrafted Quality
Each unit is hand-built and assembled in the USA, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship. It features top-grade components like UK-made Carnhill transformers and Blore Edwards Switch-Pots.
Versatile and Powerful EQ
Boasting an inductor-based three-band EQ with additional high-frequency points and a switchable tone button, this preamp allows detailed sculpting of audio, suitable for a wide range of sounds and styles.