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Warm Audio - Single-Channel British Microphone Preamplifier with Equalizer - Black

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Warm Audio - Single-Channel British Microphone Preamplifier with Equalizer - Black

Model: WA73-EQ
SKU: 10851922
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Specifications
  • Number of Channels
    1
    Surround Sound Supported
    Not Applicable
    Audio Only Inputs
    1 x 3.5mm audio, 1 x Analog audio
  • Key Specs
    • Number of Channels: 1 (The number of discrete channels of sound output. This can be a single number or multiple numbers separated by decimal(s). The first number is the primary, horizontally directed audio channels. The number after the first decimal, if applicable, is the number of subwoofer outputs or channels. The number after the second decimal, if applicable, is the number of height or atmospheric channels designed to immerse the listener by producing overhead sound effects.)
    • Surround Sound Supported: Not Applicable (Surround sound systems use multiple audio channels and speakers to create an immersive sound experience for the listener. There are also various proprietary technologies that imitate this kind of sound via a device's built-in speakers or soundbar.)
    • Audio Only Inputs: 1 x 3.5mm audio, 1 x Analog audio
  • General
    • Brand: Warm Audio
    • Model Number: WA73-EQ
    • Product Name: Single-Channel British Microphone Preamplifier with Equalizer
    • Color: Black
  • Audio
    • Number of Channels: 1 (The number of discrete channels of sound output. This can be a single number or multiple numbers separated by decimal(s). The first number is the primary, horizontally directed audio channels. The number after the first decimal, if applicable, is the number of subwoofer outputs or channels. The number after the second decimal, if applicable, is the number of height or atmospheric channels designed to immerse the listener by producing overhead sound effects.)
    • Surround Sound Supported: Not Applicable (Surround sound systems use multiple audio channels and speakers to create an immersive sound experience for the listener. There are also various proprietary technologies that imitate this kind of sound via a device's built-in speakers or soundbar.)
    • Equalizer: true (Allows for the control of different frequencies within an audio signal, such as adjusting treble and bass levels.)
    • High/Low Pass Filters: High pass
  • Inputs
    • Audio Only Inputs: 1 x 3.5mm audio, 1 x Analog audio
    • Number of HDMI Inputs (Total): 0
    • Number of USB Inputs: 0
  • Outputs
    • Number of HDMI Outputs (Total): 0
  • Features
    • Effect Type(s): EQ
  • Dimensions
    • Product Height: 4 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Width: 24 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Depth: 14 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Weight: 12.1 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
    • Rack Size: 1U
  • Other
    • UPC: 713541493162

Record rich sounds with this Warm Audio 73-style preamp. The fully discrete Carnhill transformers provide a balanced signal path, enabling intensive recording and mixing, while the complex dual switch potentiometers in the EQ sections offer reliability during usage. This Warm Audio 73-style preamp is hand-wired and hand-made for quality and durability.

  • Single-channel, class A, '73-style British microphone preamplifier: Equally shines on all types of microphones and sources, including vocals, acoustic/electric guitars, bass, drums, percussion, orchestras, keyboards, and even as a tone shaping tool to run partial or complete mixes through.
  • Equalizer: Allows you to boost or cut low, mid, and high band frequencies.
  • 80dB of gain and fully discrete Carnhill transformer balanced signal path: There's no recording, mixing, or engineering task that WA73 can't handle.
  • Tone button: Changes input transformer impedance for varying a tone.
  • Hand-wired and hand-assembled: Classic '73-style preamplifiers were often hand-wired and so is WA73. It is hand-wired and hand-assembled, including the PCB components that are all populated by hand.
  • Four-position, inductor-based high-pass filter: Includes 50, 80, 160, and 300Hz settings.
  • Inputs/outputs: XLR microphone input, line level TRS input, TS send/receive insert jacks, XLR and TRS line level outputs, and direct-in, instrument input.
Whats Included
  • Warm Audio Single-Channel British Microphone Preamplifier with Equalizer
Product Manuals

Q: How many channels does the preamplifier have?

A: This preamplifier has one channel.

Q: Does the preamplifier have phantom power?

A: This preamplifier does have phantom power.

Q: What is the warranty period for the preamplifier?

A: The manufacturer's warranty for both parts and labor on this preamplifier is 1 year.

Q: What type of equalization options are available?

A: This microphone preamplifier features a high pass filter and equalizer.

Q: What type of transformers are used in the preamplifier?

A: This preamplifier uses fully discrete Carnhill transformers.

Q: Can the preamplifier be used for both recording and mixing?

A: This Warm Audio 73-style preamp enables intensive recording and mixing.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great mic preamp

    Great preamp with useful I/O options and versatile sound sculpting. I’ve been using a Shure SM7B into a Cloudlifter CL-1 into a Focusrite Clarett interface for the last three years. I recently decided I wanted something with more guts, a preamp with more gain and flexibility for future mics. I also wanted to simplify my signal routing. My mic input was still on the low side without cranking up my audio interface’s gain. When using my mic for regular voice chat (Discord), sound was lackluster. My solution was loop audio back through a Pro Tools session and send the processed vocal to Discord. This meant always needing to open Pro Tools and keep a session running when I wanted people to hear me. I will no longer need the added complexity. I send the output of the preamp straight into my audio interface and speaking level has enough gain to transmit cleanly through Discord. I was able to unpack, plug in, and rack mount my WA73-EQ in minutes. I loaded up a recent Pro Tools session and instantly went to work recording some vocal takes and comparing to before. This thing can add punch or color. It’s subtle, yet deliberate. I cannot wait to further dial in my settings for regular use.

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