01 · Source
6 documented inputs
XLR female + ¼-inch TS
- Arrives as
- 6 documented inputs
- Connector
- XLR female + ¼-inch TS
- Signal
- analog audio
Mic Preamp
Warm Audio WA73-EQ
Warm Audio WA73-EQ Microphone Preamp & EQ. Plan its source-defined physical connections and placement in your rig.
- Documented outputs
- 33 destination connections
- Documented inputs
- 6Based on documented inputs
- Rack space
- 1UBuilder checks available rail space
- Power draw
- UnverifiedPower requirement is not verified in the catalog
- Catalog estimate
- ~$899Use retailer rows for current price and stock
01 · What it does—and what that changes in your rig.
Product overview
Start with the payoff, then work through how it functions, where it fits, and the details that change a real build.
The payoff
Mic Preamp decisions, organized around the whole rig.
Warm Audio WA73-EQ Microphone PreampThe gain stage that lifts a mic’s tiny signal up to line level — the first thing a signal hits, and a big part of how a console sounds. & EQ. Plan its source-defined physical connections and placement in your rig.
- Documented outputs
- 33 destination connections
- Documented inputs
- 6Based on documented inputs
- Rack space
- 1UBuilder checks available rail space
02 · Know the whole path before you buy.
Signal path
Learn the route as a block diagram: source, product function, transport, and destination. Select any block to see what enters, what changes, and what leaves.
Interactive block diagramAuto-looping · hover, focus, or tap to hold a stage
Port-type signalProduct functionSystem boundary
Follow one signal from source to destination
01 · Source · selectedEach block answers the same three questions: what arrives, what changes here, and what leaves.
03 · What this product asks of the rest of the system.
Compatibility
Treat connector names as the start of the check—not the answer. These are the boundaries that determine a complete working path.
Best fit · Mic Preamp
Use it when 1U and the documented form factor fit the case.
Plan the companion path
Complete the path with upstream and downstream gear that matches connector, direction, signal type, protocol, and wiring standard.
Connector boundary
Documented connectors: XLR female, ¼-inch TS, IEC C14, ¼-inch TRS. Match connector, direction, and signal type—not shape alone.
04 · Every connector, grouped by job.
I/O ports
Switch the product view and the documented port inventory updates with it—hardware and data stay side by side.
Every connector, grouped by job.
Switch panels to keep the hardware view and the documented port list in sync.
| Port | Panel | Connector | Direction | Signal | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIC | front | XLR female | input | analog audio | — |
| INSTRUMENT | front | ¼-inch TS | input | analog audio | — |
| AC POWER | rear | IEC C14 | input | power | — |
| LINE OUTPUTS TRS | rear | ¼-inch TRS | output | analog audio | — |
| LINE OUTPUTS XLR | rear | XLR male | output | analog audio | — |
| INSERT RETURN | rear | ¼-inch TS | input | analog audio | — |
| INSERT SEND | rear | ¼-inch TS | output | analog audio | — |
| LINE INPUT | rear | ¼-inch TRS | input | analog audio | — |
| MIC INPUT | rear | XLR female | input | analog audio | — |
Showing 9 of 9 documented physical ports.
05 · Compare the decision, not just the price.
Alternatives
The rows are organized around fit, power, I/O, and system role so a cheaper unit cannot hide a more expensive workflow.
| Compare | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit | 📐 1U | 📐 1U | 📐 1U | 📐 2U |
| Power | ⚡ Unverified | ⚡ 18W | ⚡ 22W | ⚡ 24W |
| Weight | ⚖️ Unlisted | ⚖️ 9.9 lb | ⚖️ 11.0 lb | ⚖️ 14.1 lb |
| I/O | 🔌 9 | 🔌 5 | 🔌 11 | 🔌 6 |
| Estimate | 💵 ~$899 | 💵 ~$1,995 | 💵 ~$3,995 | 💵 ~$2,895 |
| Deep dive | Current selection | Full comparison → | Full comparison → | Full comparison → |
06 · Resolve the questions that can change the purchase or build plan.
Planning questions
Short, source-backed answers surface rack fit, power, cabling, and connection details before they become surprises.
How will the Warm Audio WA73-EQ affect rack fit and case depth?
It occupies 1U. Its documented depth is 0 mm.
How much power does the Warm Audio WA73-EQ draw?
Its power requirement is not yet verified in the catalog.
What connections does the Warm Audio WA73-EQ have?
9 documented physical ports, including MIC, INSTRUMENT, AC POWER, LINE OUTPUTS TRS, LINE OUTPUTS XLR, INSERT RETURN.
07 · See this unit inside a real rack plan.
Builder preview
Placement is only the start. Builder checks space · depth · weight, power headroom, dependencies, and compatible signal paths around this exact catalog item.Open in Builder08 · Related gear, in the order you may need it.