Golden Age Audio Premier PRE-73
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Golden Age Audio
Premier PRE-73
Product Info
Article Number:
441331
Brand:
Golden Age Audio
Model:
Premier PRE-73
Category:
Preamps
Price:
$537.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Premier PRE-73 nails that classic British preamp vibe without the premium price tag. It’s a fantastic addition for anyone chasing a warm, punchy tone for vocals, guitars, or bass – especially those wanting a taste of Neve without emptying their bank account. A great option for home studios and tracking engineers alike.
Product Description
- Golden Age Audio Premier PRE-73
- 1-Channel Microphone Line and Instrument Preamp
- Discretely constructed
- Carnhill input and line output transformers
- Max. gain: 80 dB
- Rasterized Gain control with 23 positions in 5 dB steps - Gain range 20 to 80 dB for microphone
- Switchable impedance in microphone mode: 1200 or 300 Ωs
- Hi-Pass filter: 80 Hz and 200 Hz adjustable
- Switchable Air EQ boost function (3 or 6 dB at 30 kHz)
- Switchable 48V phantom power
- Phase reverse switch
- Microphone/Line combo input XLR/1/4"jack balanced
- Instrument input 6.3 mm jack
- Line output XLR and 1/4"jack balanced
- Design: Desktop
- Format: 9.5" / 1 RU
- External power adapter included
PROS
- • Carnhill transformers deliver a warm, authentic vintage Neve-style tone
- • Rasterized gain control offers precise gain staging and avoids stepping issues
- • Flexible impedance switching caters to a wide range of microphone types
- • Compact 1RU design is ideal for space-constrained studios or mobile setups
CONS
- • Build quality, while decent, doesn't match truly premium, all-discrete preamps
- • Air EQ, while nice, can be a bit harsh on brighter sources
- • Limited to a single channel; requires multiple units for stereo recording
Product Video
Key Features
Channels
1
Preamp Type
Discrete Class A
Gain Range
20-80 dB
Phantom Power
48V
Connections
XLR, 1/4in jack (balanced), 6.3 mm jack
Weight
3.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It captures a similar sonic character thanks to the Carnhill transformers, but lacks the absolute refinement and detail of a vintage 1073 – expect a more affordable, slightly more colored version.
It can be, but use it sparingly; the high-frequency boost is most effective on recordings with a natural, analog feel, and can be overly aggressive on already bright tracks.
While not completely silent, the noise floor is well-managed for its price point – you’ll hear a subtle hiss at maximum gain, but it's generally not a dealbreaker for most recording scenarios.
