{"product_id":"golden-age-audio-pre-73-dlx-mkii-228715","title":"PRE-73 DLX MKII","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA Revisited \"1073\" Heritage: The Pre-73 Signature, DLX Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe PRE-73 DLX follows the lineage of \"vintage style\" preamps inspired by the topology of the famous Neve 1073 module, appreciated for its presence, definition, and ability to flatter sources without harshness. Here, the approach is deliberate: \u003cstrong\u003eno integrated circuits in the signal path\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ediscrete Class A electronics\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a design focused on musicality. Within the Pre-73 range, the \u003cstrong\u003eDLX\u003c\/strong\u003e variant stands out with an even more refined \"studio\" philosophy, offering more options to shape color, manage levels, and easily integrate the preamp into a recording chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho and What For: Recording Vocals, Instruments, and DI in Home Studios and Professional Studios\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis mono preamplifier is aimed at musicians, sound engineers, and producers who want to \u003cstrong\u003eadd character\u003c\/strong\u003e to their recordings, whether on vocals, snare drum, overheads (in pairs), guitars, basses, or already preamplified line sources. Thanks to its \u003cstrong\u003ehigh gain\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is also very suitable for demanding microphones, especially when seeking a close, solid, and detailed capture. The \u003cstrong\u003eHi-Z input\u003c\/strong\u003e also makes it an excellent choice for recording guitar or bass direct, providing a more \"amp-like\" feel and better foundation than a standard instrument input.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures and Character: Controlling Saturation, Cleaning the Low End, and Optimizing Dynamics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDiscrete Class A, Transformers, and \"Vintage Style\" Components\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe PRE-73 DLX combines discrete Class A analog design with \u003cstrong\u003ethree dedicated transformers\u003c\/strong\u003e (mic, line, output). This architecture contributes to a sense of \"weight\" in the bass, density in the mids, and subtle natural compression when pushing gain. The signal path is intentionally streamlined: \u003cstrong\u003eno integrated circuits\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003etantalum capacitors\u003c\/strong\u003e to maintain a lively response and a characteristic harmonic texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eMore Control Over Color: Gain, Output Attenuator, and Impedance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo sculpt the sound, the idea is not just to amplify but to \u003cstrong\u003echoose where to place the energy\u003c\/strong\u003e. Increasing the input gain enriches the source and emphasizes character\u0026#59; the \u003cstrong\u003estepped output attenuation\u003c\/strong\u003e then recovers headroom and drives your converter or audio interface at the optimal level. The \u003cstrong\u003eswitchable mic impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e (1200 or 300 ohms) is an additional tool to match the load to the microphone and subtly influence the sense of presence, openness, and body depending on the source and mic used.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCleaning the Low End and Easily Integrating the Preamp into a Chain\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1073-style high-pass filter\u003c\/strong\u003e offers several useful frequencies to control plosives on vocals, reduce mic stand vibrations, or lighten an acoustic guitar without making it thin. Finally, the \u003cstrong\u003einsert\u003c\/strong\u003e facilitates integrating an external compressor or equalizer between the preamplification stage and the output, allowing you to build a coherent, fast, and efficient recording chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e@media(max-width:632px){table[data-wb-spec]{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr)}table[data-wb-spec] colgroup{display:none}table[data-wb-spec] tbody,table[data-wb-spec] tr{display:contents}table[data-wb-spec] td{display:block;overflow-wrap:anywhere;grid-row:var(--wb-l);background-color:var(--wb-lb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[data-r]{grid-row:var(--wb-r);background-color:var(--wb-rb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[colspan=\"2\"]{grid-column:1\/-1}table[data-wb-spec] td:empty{display:none}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable data-wb-spec style=\"width:100%;table-layout:fixed\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:1;--wb-r:2;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of channels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eFilter\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable data-wb-spec style=\"width:100%;table-layout:fixed\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:transparent;--wb-l:1;--wb-r:5;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:var(--wb-neutral-50)\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 transformers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003emic input, line input, output\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwitchable microphone input impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e1200 or 300 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:2;--wb-r:6;--wb-lb:transparent;--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwitchable 1073-style high-pass filter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e50 Hz, 80 Hz, 160 Hz, and 300 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCombined input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eXLR \/ 6.3 mm jack\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:transparent;--wb-l:3;--wb-r:7;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:var(--wb-neutral-50)\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput attenuation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e-7 dB, -14 dB, -21 dB, and -28 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLine output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eXLR and 6.3 mm jack\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:4;--wb-r:8;--wb-lb:transparent;--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLine input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e-20 to +10 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInsert\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e6.3 mm jack\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Golden Age Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54361568542995,"sku":"228715","price":499.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0872\/6803\/files\/0bb1464cf10ac81adc7282d4a6990a7a980d7041_GOLDEN_PRE73_DLX_MK2.jpg?v=1788783087","url":"https:\/\/woodbrass.shop\/products\/golden-age-audio-pre-73-dlx-mkii-228715","provider":"Woodbrass.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}