Golden Age Premier PRE-73 DLX

The PRE-73 DLX PREMIER is a one-channel vintage style microphone-, line- and instrument preamplifier. The signal path uses only discrete components like resistors, capacitors and transistors. The line and microphone input and the line output are transformer balanced, using three different transformers, each one optimized for its purpose. This is the way audio components were built before integrated circuits became available. The subjective sound quality delivered by vintage equipment is often prefered over the one delivered by modern products, a situation that is even more obvious now when music is recorded with clean sounding digital audio equipment. The circuit used in the PRE-73 DLX PREMIER is similar to the preamp section in the classical 1073 module with a corresponding sound character that is warm, punchy, sweet and musical. These classic characteristics have been heard on countless recordings through the years and it is a versatile sound that works very well on most sound sources and in most genres. The essence of this sound is now available at a surprisingly low cost, making it available to nearly everyone.

Features:

• Classic 1073-style Mic/Line switch
• UK-made Carnhill transformers and high pass filter inductor
• Active DI-input
• Neutrik input XLR/TRS connectors
• Two position Air EQ
• 4-position output pad
• Switchable insert jack
• Metal knobs and classic style gain switch knob
• External power adaptor for a lower noise level

Specifications:

• Type: Preamp
• Manufacturer: Golden Age Premier
• Model: PRE-73 DLX
• Number of channels: 1x
• Phase Reverse: Yes
• Maximum Output Level: +28 dBu at 600 Ohms
• Gain Switch: 23 Positions
• Maximum Input Gain: 80 dB on Mic Input
• Phantom Power: Up to 10 mA with 6.8-Kilohm Resistors
• High-Pass Filter: Inductor Based, 50, 80, 160 or 300 Hz with 18 dB/Octave Slope
• EQ High: AIR EQ with 3 or 6 dB Boost at 30 kHz (Approximate Values)
• Pad: -7, -14, -21 or -28 dB Attenuation after Transformer
• Analog inputs: 1x XLR Combo (Mic), 1x XLR Combo (Line), 1x 6.3 mm jack (Insert)
• Analog outputs: 1x XLR (male), 1x 6.3 mm jack
• Input impedance: Mic Input: 300 or 1200 Ohms, Switchable 1/4" DI: Hi-Z or 100 Kilohms (Internal Jumper)
• Power Supply: included AC adapter
• Rack size: 1U - 9.5"