The PRE-73 PREMIER is a vintage style single channel microphone, line and instrument preamplifier. The signal path uses only discrete components such as resistors, capacitors, and transistors. Input and output are transformer balanced, using two different transformers, each optimized for its purpose. This is how audio components were built before integrated circuits were available.
The circuitry used in the PRE-73 PREMIER is similar to the preamp section of the classic 1073 module with a corresponding sonic character that is warm, punchy, smooth and musical. These classic characteristics have been heard on countless recordings over the years and it's a versatile sound that works great on most sound sources and in most genres. The essence of this sound is now available at a surprisingly low cost, making it accessible to almost anyone.
Features: - 1 channel line / microphone / instrument preamp - Discreet manufacturing - Carnhill line input and output transformers - Max Gain: 80dB - Notched gain control with 23 positions per 5 dB step - microphone gain range from 20 to 80 dB - Switchable impedance in microphone mode: 1200 or 300 Ohms - High pass filter: 80 Hz and 200 Hz switchable - Switchable Air EQ boost function (+3 or +6 dB at 30 kHz) - Switchable +48V phantom power - Rear power switch - Balanced XLR / 6.3 mm jack combo microphone / line input - 6.3 mm jack instrument input - Balanced XLR and 6.3 mm jack line outputs - Design: desktop format - 9.5" half-rack format - 1U - Supplied with external power supply