USED Golden Age Pre-73 MKII Mic Preamp
Add the warmth and character of vintage British consoles to your studio without the vintage price tag with this USED Golden Age Pre-73 MKII Mic Preamp. Inspired by the legendary Neve 1073, this single-channel preamp delivers that rich, harmonically complex tone that brings vocals, guitars, and synths to life. Whether you're tracking in a project studio or upgrading your front end, the Pre-73 MKII gives you classic Class-A mojo in a compact, affordable box. This unit has been fully tested here at Dirt Cheep and is ready to add some analog flavor to your next session.
Key Features:
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Single-channel mic/line/instrument preamp
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Vintage-style circuit based on the classic 1073 design
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Carnhill input transformer for smooth, musical saturation
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Up to 70dB of gain — great for low-output dynamic and ribbon mics
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DI input for electric instruments like guitar or bass
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Switchable phantom power, polarity reverse, and high-pass filter
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Output level control for driving the input stage without clipping your interface
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Rugged metal housing with front-panel VU meter
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Fully tested and in excellent working condition
If you're chasing that warm, analog punch that cuts through a digital mix, the Pre-73 MKII is a secret weapon — and a total steal used.