Preamps

Golden Age Audio PRE-73 Premier, vintage sound revisited. Bring your recordings back to life with the Golden Age Pre-73 Premier mono mic/line preamp. Inspired by the legendary Neve 1073, it offers a warm and detailed sound, perfect for vocals, acoustic and electric instruments. Thanks to its Carnhill transformers, discrete Class A circuit and numerous features (high-pass filter, pad, air), customize your sound to infinity. Ideal for home studios and professionals looking for an authentic vintage sound.

ARTICLE N° 98924
  • Golden Age Audio Pre-73 Premier
  • 1-channel microphone, line and instrument preamplifier
  • Discrete design
  • Carnhill line input and output transformers
  • Max. gain : 80 dB
  • Notched gain control with 23 positions in 5 dB steps - microphone gain range from 20 to 80 dB
  • Switchable impedance in microphone mode: 1200 or 300 Ohm
  • Adjustable high-pass filter: 80 Hz and 200 Hz
  • Switchable Air EQ boost function (+3 or +6 dB at 30 kHz)
  • Switchable +48 V phantom power
  • Phase inversion switch
  • Microphone/line input on combined XLR/6.3 mm jack socket
  • Instrument input on 6.3 mm TS jack (unbalanced)
  • Line outputs on XLR and 6.3 mm TRS jack (balanced)
  • Desktop format
  • 9.5" half-rack format - 1U
  • Supplied with external power supply
Golden Age Pre-73 Premier: the preamp that transports your sound to the vintage era
Dive into the heart of vintage sound with the Golden Age Pre-73 Premier, a mono mic/line preamplifier designed to reproduce the warmth and musicality of the legendary Neve 1073. Thanks to its discrete Class A analog circuit and Carnhill transformers, it offers a sound rich in harmonics, perfect for giving character to your recordings.

Key features:
- Authentic vintage sound: Reproduce the warm and detailed sound of vintage mixing consoles.
- Versatility: Ideal for vocals, acoustic and electric instruments.
- Customization: High-pass filter, pad, "Air" function to sculpt your sound.
- Connectivity: Mic, line and instrument inputs, TRS or XLR output, insert.
- Build quality: High-quality components, robust construction.

Why choose the Pre-73 Premier?
- Expand your sound palette: Add warmth and depth to your recordings.
- Customize your sound: Tailor the preamp to your needs with its many features.
- Connect all your instruments: Mic, line and instrument inputs for great flexibility.
- Professional quality at an affordable price: Enjoy studio sound at home.

Whether you're a home studio or a professional, the Golden Age Pre-73 Premier is the ideal tool to bring your musical projects to life. Discover the legendary sound of classic British consoles and add a vintage touch to your recordings.
Canals
 1
Phantom power
 Yes
Power supply
 Power adapter (included)
Phase opposition
 Yes
Micro input
 1
Instrument input
 Yes
Audio outputs
 1 x Jack, 1 x XLR
Analog input
 3

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