GOLDEN AGE PRE73 DLX Microphone preamp

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The PRE-73 DLX 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 […]

 

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The PRE-73 DLX 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 units, 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 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

– Vintage Style electronics. No intergrated circuits in the signal path.
– Maximum gain on the mic input is 80 dB, enough to handle passive ribbon mics with quiet sound sources.
– Gain range on the Line input: -20 to + 10 dB.
– Switchable impedance on the mic input, 1200 or 300 Ohms, will change the tone of most mics.
– Switchable phantom power and absolute phase.
– A high-impedance instrument input for any sound module, electric guitar or bass.
– A simple but effective 4-step LED output level meter.
– The output level controls makes it possible to make fine gain adjustments and also to overload the main gain stage(s) for more character and then lower the signal to a suitable level before the output stage.
– Combo XLR/TRS input jacks and separate output XLR and TRS jacks for flexible connections.
– Insert jack for inserting EQ´s and other units.
– External high power power supply to avoid interaction with the audio circuits and transformers.
– A solid build quality that will last many years of normal use.

The PRE-73 DLX has a number of improvement and new features compared to the PRE-73 MKII:
– Tantalum capacitors in the signal path.
– Selectable 1073-style high pass filter, 50Hz, 80Hz, 160Hz and 300Hz.
– Output Attenuator -7, -14, -21 and -28 dB (located after the output transformer) allows overdriving the output stage and the output transformer for added character by lowering the output signal to a suitable level.
– The circuit board is prepared for Carnhill Mic and Line transformer and high pass inductor.
– The Insert jack can be switched in/out from the front panel. An internal jumper can select that the Insert jack always has an output signal.
– Switchable 600 ohm Output Termination and Ground Lift on the back panel.
– Selectable Active or Passive DI input and selectable input impedance in active mode, Hi Z or 100 kohm, by internal jumpers.
– The DI can signal can be selected to pass or bypass the mic input transformer by internal jumpers.
– Relays are used to control internal switching for DI input, Phantom power, Mic Low Z, Insert and Phase for shorter circuit board signal paths. The relays are controlled by front panel switches.
– Revised gain switch for added headroom.
– Circuit board star grounding scheme.
– Revised power supply with separate regulators for the audio circuits and relay and LED circuits.

Weight 3.60 kg

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The PRE-73 DLX 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 units, 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 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

- Vintage Style electronics. No intergrated circuits in the signal path.
- Maximum gain on the mic input is 80 dB, enough to handle passive ribbon mics with quiet sound sources.
- Gain range on the Line input: -20 to + 10 dB.
- Switchable impedance on the mic input, 1200 or 300 Ohms, will change the tone of most mics.
- Switchable phantom power and absolute phase.
- A high-impedance instrument input for any sound module, electric guitar or bass.
- A simple but effective 4-step LED output level meter.
- The output level controls makes it possible to make fine gain adjustments and also to overload the main gain stage(s) for more character and then lower the signal to a suitable level before the output stage.
- Combo XLR/TRS input jacks and separate output XLR and TRS jacks for flexible connections.
- Insert jack for inserting EQ´s and other units.
- External high power power supply to avoid interaction with the audio circuits and transformers.
- A solid build quality that will last many years of normal use.

The PRE-73 DLX has a number of improvement and new features compared to the PRE-73 MKII:
- Tantalum capacitors in the signal path.
- Selectable 1073-style high pass filter, 50Hz, 80Hz, 160Hz and 300Hz.
- Output Attenuator -7, -14, -21 and -28 dB (located after the output transformer) allows overdriving the output stage and the output transformer for added character by lowering the output signal to a suitable level.
- The circuit board is prepared for Carnhill Mic and Line transformer and high pass inductor.
- The Insert jack can be switched in/out from the front panel. An internal jumper can select that the Insert jack always has an output signal.
- Switchable 600 ohm Output Termination and Ground Lift on the back panel.
- Selectable Active or Passive DI input and selectable input impedance in active mode, Hi Z or 100 kohm, by internal jumpers.
- The DI can signal can be selected to pass or bypass the mic input transformer by internal jumpers.
- Relays are used to control internal switching for DI input, Phantom power, Mic Low Z, Insert and Phase for shorter circuit board signal paths. The relays are controlled by front panel switches.
- Revised gain switch for added headroom.
- Circuit board star grounding scheme.
- Revised power supply with separate regulators for the audio circuits and relay and LED circuits.

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Housed in a rugged case, the TubePre V2 rear panel sports separate unbalanced, ¼” instrument and balanced, XLR mic inputs and unbalanced ¼” and balanced XLR line outputs. Weʼve included all of the extras you need for professional operation including a high-pass filter, phantom power for condenser mics, polarity reverse switch, and a backlit VU meter.

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The PreSonus HP60 is the most flexible and advanced headphone amplifier system available for professional and project recording studios as well as live sound in-ear monitoring systems. Loaded with six independent,
loud and clear headphone amplifiers, the HP60 features dual stereo inputs as well as external input, for each
channel allowing you to mix between three stereo audio streams (mix A, mix B, and external input). Stereo output is also available on each channel to send line level headphone channel mixes to additional headphone amplifiers or monitor systems. Each channel features headphone level, mix control between A and B inputs, external input volume, mute and mono. The HP60 also features talkback via external XLR microphone input. Common set up of the HP60 in a recording session is to send the main control room mix to input A. Send the click track to input B. Send the each band member direct recording input to each channelʼs external input (more me). This will allow each band member to create a mix between the main mix, the click track and themselves. The HP60 is the ultimate headphone amplification system delivering loud and clear headphone mixes for real-world recording situations.

Features:
-Six independent ultra low noise, high output headphone amplifiers (150 mW per channel)
-Two sets of stereo inputs (A and B) with balanced TRS connectors
-Stereo external input point on each channel for "more me” with trim control
-Mix control between inputs A and B
-Talkback with external XLR microphone with control
-Direct stereo line output on each channel

Input A

(2) ¼” TRS balanced 10 Ohms

Input B

(2) ¼” TRS balanced 10 Ohms

External input

TRS stereo unbalanced 10 Ohms

Headphone amplifier output power

150 mW RMS (60 Ohms) per channel

Audio outputs

¼” TRS stereo unbalanced per channel

Master controls

Talk button, Talkback volume, Input A, Input B

Channel controls

Headphone level, Mix A/B control, External input level, Mono, Mute

External talkback

XLR with TS external control jack

Power

IEC 110V-240V internal switching

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The PRE-73 MKIII is a one-channel vintage style microphone-, line- and instrument preamplifier. The signal path uses only discrete components like resistors, capacitors and transistors. The in- and output is transformer balanced, using two different transformers, each one optimized for its purpose. This is the way audio components were built before integrated circuits became available.

The circuit used in the PRE-73 MKIII 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  :

  • Vintage Style electronics. No intergrated circuits in the signal path.

  • Maximum gain in MIC mode is 80 dB, enough to handle passive ribbon mics with quiet sound sources.

  • GAIN switch range 20 - 80 dB. GAIN/LINE mode switch, gain is reduced by 30 dB in LINE mode.

  • Selectable two position high frequency AIR boost eq, 3 or 6 dB @ 30 kHz.

  • Selectable 6 dB/octave two frequency high pass filter at around 40 (HP1) and 170 Hz (HP2).

  • Tantalum capacitors in the signal path.

  • Switchable impedance in MIC mode, 1200 or 300 Ohms, will change the tone of most mics. The input impedance in LINE mode is 10 kohm.

  • Switchable phantom power and absolute phase.

  • A high-impedance instrument input for any sound module, electric guitar or bass.

  • A simple but effective 4-step LED output level meter.

  • The output level control makes it possible to make fine gain adjustments and also to overload the main gain stage(s) for more character and then lower the signal to a suitable level before the output stage.

  • Combo XLR/TRS input jack and separate output XLR and TRS jacks for flexible connections.

  • Insert jack for inserting EQ´s and other units.

  • Selectable 600 ohm output termination.

  • The pcb is prepared for the Carnhill input transformer.

  • External power supply to avoid interaction with the audio circuits and transformers.

  • A solid build quality that will last many years of normal use.

 

The MKIII has the following new features compared to the MKII:

  • Tantalum capacitors in the signal path.

  • Selectable two position high frequency AIR boost eq, 3 or 6 dB @ 30 kHz.

  • Selectable two frequency high pass filter, 6 dB/octave at 40 or 170Hz.

  • The pcb is prepared for the Carnhill input transformer.

  • Revised and less complicated GAIN switch with a separate switch for MIC/LINE selection.

  • All GAIN settings can also be used in LINE mode .

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