based on the preamplifier section of the 1073 module
vintage character
Warm, powerful and musical sound
Audio processing with high-pass filter, phase inversion and air EQ
Carnhill input and output transformers
Hi-Z instrument input (high impedance)
High-quality components and robust steel housing
Installation of max. 4 Preamps in Golden Age's UNITE rack kit possible
incl. power supply
Connections:
Inputs: 1x XLR/6.35 mm jack combo (Mic In), 1x 6.35 mm jack TRS (Insert), 1x 6.35 mm jack (Hi-Z / DI [Front])
Outputs: 1x XLR, 1x 6.35 mm jack
Compact Preamp with Class-A electronics
The Golden Age Audio PRE-73 Jr Premier is a microphone and instrument preamplifier that produces a warm and powerful sound with Vintage character. The device has a high-pass filter, adjustable via the associated toggle switch, with two selectable frequencies at 40 Hz and 170 Hz. The air EQ boost, which can be used to add some level in the upper frequency range, is also set via a toggle switch and has two selectable options: One at 3 dB and at 6 dB, with its center frequency at 30 kHz. If the toggle switches are in the middle, the respective section is switched off. High-impedance instruments canbe connectedvia the "DI socket", which has an impedance of 100 kΩ, on the front of the PRE-73 Jr Premier. At the same time, the connection on the rear of the device can be used, as the DI input must be activated via the corresponding switch. There is also an unbalanced "insert" socket on the rear panel, which can be used to connect an effects unit or similar device with an operating level of around -10 dBu to -18 dBu. The switches for setting the phantom power (incl. LED) and phase inversion as well as the rotary controls for gain (20 dB to 70 dB) and output are also located on the front of the preamp.