Golden Age Project Pre73 MKII Microphone Preamp

Golden Age Project Pre73 MKII Microphone Preamp Review

Golden Age Project Pre73 MKII Microphone Preamp Feature

• Classic warm, punch, sweet sound
• One-channel mic preamp

With circuitry based on the venerable Neve 1073 preamp, considered among the best-sounding preamps of all time, the Golden Age Project PRE-73 MKII version delivers the same vintage sound with lower noise and wider dynamic range. It also features a rear-panel 1/4" insert send/return jack, plus the gain control now operates clockwise for higher gain. The Golden Age Project PRE-73 Mk2 is the first one-channel low-cost preamp on the market that is using a fully discrete signal path with three separate transformers for the balanced mic input, the line input and the output. The circuit is very similar to the classical preamp section of the Neve 1073 pre/eq module with a corresponding sound character that is warm, punchy, sweet and musical. This classical sound has been heard on countless recordings through the years and it is a versatile sound that works very well on most sound sources and in most genres. The PRE-73 has a maximum gain of 80dB on the mic input and the gain range on the Line input is -20 to + 10dB. There is also a high-impedance instrument input. The PRE-73 is perfect for almost any signal source, no matter if it’s a microphone with a high or low sensitivity (like a passive ribbon mic), a syntheziser or sound module or an electric guitar or bass. The input impedance of the microphone input can be switched between 300 and 1200 ohm, which makes it possible to affect the tone of most microphones. There is also phase switch and an simple 4-step LED signal level meter. The output level control makes it possible to make fine gain adjustments and also to overload the main gain stage for more character and then lower the signal to a suitable level before the output stage.

ART Tube MP USB Project Series Tube Microphone Preamp With USB

ART Tube MP USB Project Series Tube Microphone Preamp With USB Review

ART Tube MP USB Project Series Tube Microphone Preamp With USB Feature

• Professional quality
• USB Interface output
• Compact and reliable
• Cost effective
• All aluminum stackable chassis

The ART Tube MP USB is a professional quality audio interface that lets you connect microphone, instrument, and line level signals to audio inputs, digital audio workstations as well as standard analog devices. ART took the legendary Tube MP series and updated every aspect of the design, inside and out, while still maintaining a compact, reliable, cost effective product, and added a USB output. From the new all-aluminum stackable chassis to the precision LED level metering circuitry, ART has improved virtually every aspect of the already successful Tube MP series and added USB connectivity. ART Tube MP Project Series USB Features USB Interface Output Extremely Low Noise Discrete Front End Up to 70dB of Clean, Musical Gain High Output Signal Drive Capability Fast FET Limiter to Prevent Overload Switch Selectable Input Impedance Precision LED Metering Built-in Low Noise Phantom Power Supply Compact, Stackable all Aluminum Chassis XLR and 1/4 inch Inputs and Outputs Phase Invert Switch High Cut Filter Switch Variable Input and Output Controls USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a common hardware interface used for quick and easy connection of peripherals like the ART USB TUBE MP. The TUBE MP features a single Type B USB peripheral connector on the rear panel for outputting audio over USB to your computer. One of the nice features of USB is its Hot Swapping capability, allowing the Tube MP to be connected and disconnected without turning your computer off. The ART USB TUBE MP is fully USB 1.1 compliant, operating under Windows 98SE or newer, and Mac OS 9.1 or newer. The new ultra low noise discrete microphone preamp front end has an extremely flat and wide frequency response and handles a wide range of input signal levels with a minimum of coloration. This gives you a very clean and neutral sound with a wide variety of signal sources. The high impedance 1/4 inch instrument inputs optimized for guitar pickups allowing every nuance to be heard. We use a high quality 12AX7A tube