Golden Age Project PREQ-73 PREMIER Preamp
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SKU: PREQ73PREMIER
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Product Description
The Golden Age Premier PREQ-73 is a vintage-voiced preamp that delivers classic sound character with modern reliability. Designed as part of the Premier range, it combines high-quality components and thoughtful design with exceptional value for money. Drawing inspiration from vintage studio gear, the PREQ-73 offers rich, punchy and musical tones that have defined countless legendary recordings. Its retro-style circuitry, constructed entirely with discrete components, ensures a warm and detailed sonic response that stands out across a variety of musical genres.
Far from being limited to one style, the PREQ-73 features a full equaliser with switch-controlled adjustable frequency ranges, allowing for precise tonal shaping. Its robust design incorporates premium elements such as polystyrene and tantalum capacitors, gold-plated switch contacts and UK-made Carnhill transformers. These details not only enhance the audio quality but also provide long-term stability and durability. With up to 80 dB of gain, selectable input impedance, and a high-impedance instrument input, the PREQ-73 adapts effortlessly to a wide range of microphones and instruments. Combined with reliable connectivity and flexible mounting options, this preamp is both versatile and built to last in professional studios.
Key Features:
- Classic Vintage Sound:
Retro-inspired circuitry with discrete components captures the punchy, sweet and musical tones that shaped countless classic records. - Flexible EQ Controls:
A full EQ section with switchable frequency ranges allows you to fine-tune lows, mids and highs for precision shaping across genres. - Professional Build Quality:
Gold-plated switch contacts, polystyrene and tantalum capacitors, and Carnhill transformers ensure premium audio fidelity and long-term reliability.
Vintage-Inspired Design:
The PREQ-73 has been built with a clear focus on replicating the sonic qualities of classic analogue preamps. Its discrete circuitry design, with no integrated circuits in the signal path, provides an authentic warmth and character. By carefully selecting components that were traditionally used in vintage equipment, Golden Age Premier have succeeded in recreating the timeless sound that is highly sought after in modern production. This design makes the PREQ-73 ideal for those looking to add depth, colour and personality to their recordings.
Exceptional Connectivity and Versatility:
Designed to work seamlessly with a variety of microphones and instruments, the PREQ-73 delivers up to 80 dB of gain, making it capable of driving passive ribbon mics with ease. Its switchable impedance between 1200 and 300 Ohm allows users to alter microphone voicing and instrument compatibility, offering more tonal flexibility. With both XLR and TRS connections for input and output, as well as a high-impedance instrument input, the unit adapts easily to different studio setups. Switchable phantom power and absolute phase further enhance its versatility.
Reliable Performance and Build:
Golden Age Premier have ensured the PREQ-73 is not only sonically outstanding but also built for long-lasting performance. An external power supply keeps the audio circuits isolated from interference, while the upgraded power system guarantees a consistent flow of energy. The solid construction, soldered connections and Carnhill transformers combine to provide durability and audio stability over many years of use. Compact and rack-mountable with the UNITE Premier system, the PREQ-73 is a reliable and practical choice for both professional and home studios.
Specifications:
- Vintage style electronics with discrete components, no integrated circuits in the signal path
- Maximum gain in mic mode is 80 dB, suitable for passive ribbon mics
- Classic 23-position Gain/Line switch with 5 dB steps
- Gain range: 20 to 80 dB for mic, -10 to +20 dB for line
- Two band LF (+/-15 dB) and HF (+/-20 dB) shelving EQ with selectable frequencies
- Inductor based midrange EQ, +/-15 dB with three selectable frequencies including 350 or 700 Hz
- Switchable impedance in mic mode: 1200 or 300 Ohm
- Line mode input impedance: 10 kOhm
- Switchable phantom power and absolute phase
- High-impedance instrument input
- 4-step LED output level meter
- Output level control for fine gain adjustment or adding character
- Separate combo XLR/TRS inputs for mic and line, with XLR and TRS outputs
- Selectable 600 Ohm output termination
- Compatible with UNITE Premier rack kits for secure mounting
- Connector-free internal wiring with soldered connections for stability
- UK made Carnhill microphone input and line output transformers
- PCB prepared for Carnhill 9046M line input transformer
- External power supply for improved reliability
- Solid construction for long-term use