Warm Audio WA73-EQ Single-Channel 1073 Style Microphone Preamplifier and Equalizer

From the professional recording studios to live performance settings, the WA73-EQ Single-Channel 1073 Style Microphone Preamplifier and Equalizer by Warm Audio is a high-quality, durable, and versatile audio equipment that has been a staple in the music industry for decades. Known for its unique and familiar tone, this '73-style preamp has shaped the sound of pop and rock records, making it a sought-after choice among audio engineers.

The WA73-EQ is part of the esteemed "WA73 Family" by Warm Audio, a collection that pays tribute to the rich British audio history. Each preamp in this family, whether single or dual channel, with or without EQ, is designed to meet the vintage expectations in both design and performance.

After extensive research and development, reverse-engineering, and countless hours of auditioning, the WA73-EQ was born. It's not just a boutique preamp that you'd want on a "Desert Island", but also a reliable workhorse for both studio and live applications. It works harmoniously with all types of microphones - condenser, dynamic, and ribbon, and shines on a variety of sources such as vocals, acoustic/electric guitars, bass, drums, percussion, orchestras, and keyboards. It can even be used as a tone shaping tool to run partial or complete mixes through.

The WA73-EQ boasts 80dB of gain and a fully discrete Carnhill Transformer balanced signal path, making it capable of handling any recording, mixing, or engineering task. It is hand-wired and hand-assembled, just like the classic '73-style preamps, a feature that contributes to the sought-after British tone.

Warm Audio collaborated with Carnhill Transformers of Cambridgeshire, UK, to design faithful reproductions of the most coveted early version transformers. These transformers are known for their fluid and forgiving nature, saturating sweetly when pushed, and delivering mixes that are nothing short of beautiful.

The WA73-EQ also maintains the integrity of the classic British circuits by using tantalum and polystyrene capacitors in the signal path and an output transistor that is smoother in high gain settings than what is typically found in modern '73-style reproductions.

In conclusion, the WA73-EQ Single-Channel 1073 Style Microphone Preamplifier and Equalizer is a testament to Warm Audio's commitment to delivering innovative, professional, and high-quality audio equipment that stands the test of time.