Golden Age - PRE - 73 DLX premier Microphone preamplifier
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Golden Age PRE-73 DLX Premier single-channel preamplifier, like new, tested and operational, weight 5 kg, includes power cable and box.
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PRE-73 DLX Premier is a single-channel high-quality preamplifier with the vintage-sounding Golden Age Premier line from Golden Age Project, characterized by professional products at an affordable price. Equipped with a circuit very similar to the Neve 1073 preamplification section, PRE-73 DLX Premier is able to reproduce its warm, punchy and musical sound, which makes vocal and instrument recordings extremely pleasant to listen to.
Built exclusively with discrete components (resistors, capacitors and transistors), PRE-73 DLX Premier is equipped with two independent Carnhill transformers for the microphone input and the line output. The custom input transformer is replaceable with the Carnhill version.
PRE-73 DLX Premier is perfect for any sound source, whether it is a microphone, a synthesizer, a guitar or an electric bass. The essence of the Neve 1073’s tones is now available at a fraction of its price.
Characteristics
Discrete-component electronics in vintage style
Internal design without connectors for a more reliable and purer signal path (only the gain selector is connected via connector)
Mic input and Line output with Carnhill transformers
made in the United Kingdom. The line input is equipped with a replaceable custom transformer with the Carnhill model
Balanced and floating output, able to drive a 600 Ohm load up to about 28 dBu
23-position gain selector in 1073 style
Mic input with Neutrik XLR/TRS combo connector with gold-plated contacts on nickel-plated bronze
Line input with Neutrik XLR/TRS combo connector
Maximum gain of the Mic input: 80 dB (ideal also for passive ribbon microphones)
Selectable Mic input impedance: 1200 - 300 Ohm)
Line input gain range: -20 / +10 dB
Instrument input active for guitar and bass with impedance selectable via internal jumper: Hi-z or 100 kOhm
The signal from the Instrument input passes through the Carnhill input transformer of the Mic input
Phantom Power 48V
Phase inversion
1073-style high-pass filter with selectable cut-off frequency (50, 80, 160 or 300 Hz), 18 dB/octave slope and Carnhill inductor
AIR EQ switch that adds a boost of 3 or 6 dB at around 30 kHz
Insert in 1/4" jack format with in/out switch and internal jumper for permanent setting
The output control allows precise adjustments and to overdrive the main gain stage(s) to obtain more character
Output Pad after the output transformer with attenuation (-7, -14, -21 or -28 dB) useful for lowering level after overdriving the signal
LED level indicators
Use of tantalum and polystyrene capacitors
600 Ohm output terminator
Ground Lift
Independent power supply for each section (audio, LED, relay)
Rugged construction
External power supply included
PRE-73 DLX Premier is a single-channel high-quality preamplifier with the vintage-sounding Golden Age Premier line from Golden Age Project, characterized by professional products at an affordable price. Equipped with a circuit very similar to the Neve 1073 preamplification section, PRE-73 DLX Premier is able to reproduce its warm, punchy and musical sound, which makes vocal and instrument recordings extremely pleasant to listen to.
Built exclusively with discrete components (resistors, capacitors and transistors), PRE-73 DLX Premier is equipped with two independent Carnhill transformers for the microphone input and the line output. The custom input transformer is replaceable with the Carnhill version.
PRE-73 DLX Premier is perfect for any sound source, whether it is a microphone, a synthesizer, a guitar or an electric bass. The essence of the Neve 1073’s tones is now available at a fraction of its price.
Characteristics
Discrete-component electronics in vintage style
Internal design without connectors for a more reliable and purer signal path (only the gain selector is connected via connector)
Mic input and Line output with Carnhill transformers
made in the United Kingdom. The line input is equipped with a replaceable custom transformer with the Carnhill model
Balanced and floating output, able to drive a 600 Ohm load up to about 28 dBu
23-position gain selector in 1073 style
Mic input with Neutrik XLR/TRS combo connector with gold-plated contacts on nickel-plated bronze
Line input with Neutrik XLR/TRS combo connector
Maximum gain of the Mic input: 80 dB (ideal also for passive ribbon microphones)
Selectable Mic input impedance: 1200 - 300 Ohm)
Line input gain range: -20 / +10 dB
Instrument input active for guitar and bass with impedance selectable via internal jumper: Hi-z or 100 kOhm
The signal from the Instrument input passes through the Carnhill input transformer of the Mic input
Phantom Power 48V
Phase inversion
1073-style high-pass filter with selectable cut-off frequency (50, 80, 160 or 300 Hz), 18 dB/octave slope and Carnhill inductor
AIR EQ switch that adds a boost of 3 or 6 dB at around 30 kHz
Insert in 1/4" jack format with in/out switch and internal jumper for permanent setting
The output control allows precise adjustments and to overdrive the main gain stage(s) to obtain more character
Output Pad after the output transformer with attenuation (-7, -14, -21 or -28 dB) useful for lowering level after overdriving the signal
LED level indicators
Use of tantalum and polystyrene capacitors
600 Ohm output terminator
Ground Lift
Independent power supply for each section (audio, LED, relay)
Rugged construction
External power supply included
Details
Era
After 2000
Brand
Golden Age
Model
PRE - 73 DLX premier
Multiple models
No
Physical condition
Mint
Number of objects
1
Includes
Box, Power cord
Weight
5 kg
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
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