The Warm Audio WA73-EQ is a premium British-style microphone preamp and EQ designed to recreate the iconic analog console sound heard on some of musics greatest recordings since the 1960s. Renowned for its rich warmth, musical character, and classic tone shaping, it captures the signature sound associated with legendary artists such as The Beatles, U2, Kendrick Lamar, and Led Zeppelin.

Built to deliver the perfect balance of analog warmth and modern clarity, the WA73-EQ features up to 80 dB of gain, a fully discrete signal path, and premium Carnhill transformers for authentic vintage-style performance. Its onboard 3-band EQ allows precise frequency sculpting, making it ideal for recording, mixing, and professional engineering applications across vocals, instruments, and full productions.

Designed with hand-wired construction and premium-grade components, every WA73-EQ unit is individually tested to ensure consistent studio-quality performance. Combining classic British console character with flexible tonal control, it provides a powerful solution for engineers and producers seeking professional analog sound in modern recording environments.

Product Specifications

Design Style: ’73-Style British Console Preamp

EQ Type: Inductor-Based 3-Band EQ

Gain Range: 80 dB

Frequency Response: 20 Hz 20 kHz 0.5 dB

Transformers: UK-Made Carnhill Transformers

Construction: Hand-Wired, Hand-Assembled, Fully Discrete

Low EQ Frequencies: 35, 60, 110, 220 Hz

Mid EQ Frequencies: 360, 700, 1600, 3200, 4800, 7200 Hz

High EQ Frequencies: 10, 12, 16 kHz

High-Pass Filter: 50, 80, 160, 300 Hz

Gain Control: Resistor Stepped Gain Switch

Tone Control: Input Transformer Impedance Selector

Polarity Switch: Yes

Phantom Power: 48V

Mic Input: XLR

Line Input: TRS

Instrument Input: Direct In

Insert Jacks: TS Send/Return

Line Outputs: XLR and TRS

Output Control: Yes

LED Metering: LED Level Indicator

Ground Lift Switch: Yes

Rack Mountable: 19-Inch Rack Format

Power Input: Internal IEC 115V/230V

Single Chassis Depth: 9.5 in (23.75 cm)

Dual Chassis Depth: 11 in (27.5 cm)

Shipping Weight: 12 lbs.

Shipping Dimensions (L W H): 24.5 14 4 inches