Golden Age Audio PRE-73 DLX Premier
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Vintage tone inspired by a 1073: a warm, punchy, smooth, and musical sound, ideal for adding character right from the recording stage.
- 100 percent discrete signal path: no integrated circuits, only discrete components for an organic response and gradual saturation.
- Carnhill transformers on the mic input and line output: impact, density, and depth, highly appreciated in recording.
- Quick sculpting tools: AIR EQ at very high frequencies and multi-frequency high-pass filter to clean up a source in one move.
Manufacturer Information
Golden Age Audio
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A Studio Classic Updated in a "DLX PREMIER" Version
The PRE-73 DLX PREMIER follows the tradition of British-style preamps that shaped the sound of many recordings, thanks to a gain architecture and harmonic signature that are immediately recognizable. This "DLX PREMIER" variant emphasizes a premium approach to the discrete circuit, with meticulous internal construction and Carnhill transformers, to recapture that "console" vibe that thickens vocals, brings out the attack of a snare drum, and adds dimension to guitars.
For Whom and For Which Uses in Studio or Home Studio
Designed for demanding sound engineers, producers, and musicians, this 1-channel preamp is perfect for recording one track at a time with maximum personality: vocals, rap, spoken word, acoustic guitar, bass, overheads, room mics, or synths. Its instrument input facilitates DI recording, while the line section allows processing of already preamplified sources or passing a signal through a "vintage" color stage during mixing or re-recording.
Key Features: Gain, Headroom, and Spectrum Control
Old-school, precise, and musical gain
The 23-position gain switch, inspired by reference modules, allows quick input level setting and character selection. Increasing the gain yields more prominent harmonic saturation while maintaining natural musicality on transients.
AIR EQ and high-pass filter for cleaner recordings
The AIR EQ provides a very high-frequency lift (3 or 6 dB around 30 kHz) to add air and definition without harshness, particularly effective on vocals and acoustics. The switchable high-pass filter (50, 80, 160, 300 Hz) helps eliminate vibrations, handling noise, and proximity effects, gaining clarity before conversion.
Studio connectivity and insert for integrating your processing
With balanced I/O, combo input, and insert, the PRE-73 DLX PREMIER easily integrates into a modern chain: compressor in insert, direct recording via audio interface, or processing line sources.
Technical specifications
| Number of channels | 1 | Valve | No |
| EQ | Filter | ||
| No integrated circuits in the signal path | discrete components (resistors, capacitors, transistors) | Combined mic / line / instrument input | XLR / 6.3 mm TRS jack |
| AIR EQ | 3 or 6 dB boost around 30 kHz | Line output | XLR / 6.3 mm jack |
| Switchable high-pass filter | 50, 80, 160, 300 Hz | Insert | 6.3 mm jack |
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Questions frequently asked
Does the Golden Age Audio PRE-73 DLX Premier add a vintage color to vocals?
Its discrete circuit and Carnhill transformers provide a console-style harmonic signature, suitable for vocals, rap, and spoken word. The 23-position gain allows precise control of harmonic saturation depending on the source.
Can a guitar or bass be connected directly to this preamp?
The combined mic, line, and instrument input accepts XLR and 6.3 mm TRS connectors. DI recording for guitar or bass is therefore supported.
Which settings help clean up the low end?
A switchable high-pass filter offers four frequencies: 50, 80, 160, and 300 Hz. It helps reduce vibrations, handling noise, and some proximity effects. The AIR EQ can then add 3 or 6 dB around 30 kHz.
How to insert an external compressor into the chain?
A 6.3 mm insert jack connection allows integration of an external compressor into the signal path.
Which outputs are available to connect an audio interface?
The line output is available on XLR and 6.3 mm jack. It allows sending the preamplified signal to an audio interface or studio equipment.
