{"product_id":"warm-audio-wa73-eq","title":"Warm Audio WA73-EQ","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWarm Audio WA-73EQ – Single-Channel British-Style Preamp with 3-Band EQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Warm Audio WA-73EQ brings the sound of classic British console preamps into a modern studio environment. With rich Class-A tone, up to 80 dB of gain and a fully featured inductor-based EQ, it’s designed for vocal tracking, instruments and creative shaping in both project and professional studios at Soundium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 80 dB of gain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drives low-output dynamic and ribbon microphones with ease while maintaining warmth and clarity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass-A transformer-balanced design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom Carnhill input and output transformers recreate the musical character of vintage British studio gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInductor-based 3-band EQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low shelving at 35\/60\/110\/220 Hz, mid peaking at 360\/700\/1.6k\/3.2k\/4.8k\/7.2k Hz, and high shelving at 10\/12\/16 kHz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelectable high-pass filter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose between Off, 50, 80, 160 or 300 Hz to remove unwanted low frequencies before amplification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile inputs and routing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes mic input, line input, front-mounted instrument input and insert send\/return loop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTone switch and impedance control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjusts transformer input impedance for added presence or smoother response depending on the microphone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCustomer Benefits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WA-73EQ delivers the warmth, punch and musicality of vintage British consoles while adding modern practicality. With its wide gain range, detailed EQ and flexible I\/O, it works equally well for vocals, guitars, drums and keys. The built-in high-pass filter and impedance options offer quick tonal shaping, making it an efficient front-end solution for studios at Soundium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 80 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Hz–20 kHz (±0.5 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNoise floor:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. –111 dBu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-pass filter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Off \/ 50 \/ 80 \/ 160 \/ 300 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow EQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35 \/ 60 \/ 110 \/ 220 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMid EQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e 360 \/ 700 \/ 1.6k \/ 3.2k \/ 4.8k \/ 7.2k Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh EQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 \/ 12 \/ 16 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48.3 cm (19″ rack) × 4.45 cm (1U height)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm Audio WA-73EQ preamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIEC power cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUse Cases \/ Ideal For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for vocal tracking, guitars, bass, keyboards, drum overheads and room mics. Ideal as a high-quality front end for recording chains or for adding analog color to digital setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits any standard 19″ rack. Works with microphones, line-level sources and instruments. Provides balanced outputs and a full insert loop for integrating compressors or other outboard gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePros \u0026amp; Cons\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✅ Pros:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic British-style tone with premium Carnhill transformers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible 3-band EQ and high-pass filter built in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide gain range suitable for all microphone types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Cons:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-channel design means two units are needed for stereo work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced controls may take time to master for beginners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Warm Audio WA-73EQ brings classic console flavor and modern versatility into one powerful rack unit. For studios seeking rich tone, flexible shaping and professional-grade preamplification, it’s a strong choice at Soundium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warm Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54242841723148,"sku":"WA-WA73-EQ","price":889.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/7416\/0652\/files\/1385135-reg_1.jpg?v=1745036162","url":"https:\/\/soundium.com\/fr\/products\/warm-audio-wa73-eq","provider":"Soundium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}