Warm Audio WA73-EQ British Mic Pre

The Warm Audio WA73-EQ British Mic Pre brings the smooth, classic tone of vintage recording gear into your studio. Whether you’re tracking vocals, guitars, or anything in between, this single-channel preamp and EQ unit delivers rich, professional sound with ease. Built for artists, producers, and engineers who want that legendary British character, it’s a powerful tool that makes every performance shine.

Warm Audio WA73-EQ British Mic Pre Review

The Warm Audio WA73-EQ British Mic Pre isn’t just inspired by classic gear—it’s a faithful recreation with modern reliability. Hand-wired with premium Carnhill transformers, it offers up to 80 dB of gain, perfect for dynamic and ribbon mics. The 3-band EQ, based on vintage inductor circuits, gives you smooth control over your tone. From its sturdy 1U rack design to its selectable high-pass filter and flexible input options, this unit is ready for any serious studio setup. It sounds warm, punchy, and detailed—just like the originals.

Warm Audio WA73-EQ British Mic Pre Features

• Works great with vocals, instruments, or microphones
• Easy front input lets you plug in a guitar or bass quickly
• Simple tone controls to shape your sound just how you like it
• Classic, warm sound that feels like old-school studio gear
• Helpful buttons to turn on phantom power or flip phase
• Tough and compact—fits into any rack setup

Warm Audio WA73-EQ British Mic Pre Specs

• Runs on 115/230V power at 50/60 Hz
• Up to 80 dB of gain with stepped controls
• Includes Carnhill input and output transformers
• Balanced XLR and 1/4-inch outputs and inputs
• High-pass filter settings at 50, 80, 160, or 300 Hz
• Measures 19 in wide, 1.8 in tall, and 10 in deep
• Weighs 11 lbs