Description
The Micpro team take a look at the Golden Age Project Pre-73 Jr Premier Mic Preamp by Golden, available in the Uk from a UK supplier & UK Warranty.
The PRE-73 Jr PREMIER is a vintage-style, one-channel microphone and instrument preamp offering a rich, warm, and musical sound. With discrete components, transformer-balanced in-and-out signals, and a circuit similar to the classic 1073 module, it delivers punchy, sweet tones perfect for a variety of sources and genres. The PRE-73 Jr PREMIER combines the character of vintage audio with modern affordability, providing professional-grade performance in a compact, cost-effective design.
Key Features:
- Vintage-style Class-A electronics:
No integrated circuits, only discrete components for a warm, musical tone with rich character. - Versatile gain & EQ control:
Gain range from 20-70 dB with selectable high-frequency AIR boost (3 or 6 dB @ 30 kHz) and high-pass filters at 40 Hz and 170 Hz. - Flexible connectivity & build quality:
Features XLR/TRS inputs/outputs, an insert jack, and durable UK-made Carnhill transformers and components for long-lasting performance.
Specifications:
- Gain range: 20 – 70 dB
- Selectable high-frequency AIR boost (3 or 6 dB @ 30 kHz)
- Two-position high-pass filter (40 Hz, 170 Hz)
- Switchable phantom power and absolute phase
- Instrument input for guitars, bass, and sound modules
- Simple LED signal indicator
- Output level control for fine gain adjustments
- Combo XLR/TRS input and separate XLR/TRS output jacks
- Insert jack for additional EQs and units
- External power supply to avoid audio circuit interference
- UK-made Carnhill input/output transformers
- Mountable in a 19-inch rack kit (4 units)
- Solid build with high-quality capacitors and connections
