Heritage Audio 73 Jr. II

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Heritage Audio 73 Jr. II

Heritage Audio

73 Jr. II

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 508715
Model: 73 Jr. II
Price: $988.90

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The Heritage Audio 73 Jr. II is a fantastic recreation of a classic 1970s Neve 1073 preamp. It’s a premium-priced but worthwhile upgrade for anyone tracking vocals, acoustic instruments, or needing that authentic vintage vibe – especially those who love a touch of warmth and harmonic richness. It’s a real workhorse for singer-songwriters and indie recording studios.

Product Description

  • Heritage Audio 73 Jr. II
  • 500 Module
  • 80 dB Class A microphone preamplifier
  • Selectable input impedance
  • Ideal for ribbon microphones
  • 50 dB Class A line preamplifier
  • Discrete Class A J-Fet DI input with high input impedance
  • Class A single ended
  • 2N3055 output stage
  • 20dB pad switch
  • Phase reverse and low cut
  • Variable hi-pass filter 20 - 220 Hz
  • +48 V phantom power switchable
  • Output control
  • Carnhill input and output transformer
  • Construction: 500 modules
PROS
  • • Carnhill transformers deliver that classic, warm British console tone
  • • Discrete Class A J-Fet DI is surprisingly clean and versatile
  • • Selectable input impedance shines with sensitive ribbon mics
  • • Robust build quality; feels like a tank for a 500 module
CONS
  • • Limited headroom compared to some modern, high-voltage preamps
  • • Single-ended design can be noisier than dual-ended alternatives
  • • The output stage can occasionally exhibit a slight compression at higher gains

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Key Features

Module Type 500 Series
Channels 1
Controls Input Impedance, Pad, Phase Reverse, Low Cut, Variable Hi-Pass Filter, Output Control
Compatible Format 500 Series Rack
Weight 2.2 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The DI is excellent for clean, articulate recordings, but lacks the extra features like tuning or complex EQ found in dedicated DI boxes.
It's genuinely useful for sculpting low-end muddiness; it’s more refined than a simple high-pass and offers precise control.
It does impart a subtle warmth and roundness, taming harsh transients, but it’s not overly colored – it’s more about adding character than drastically altering the original signal.

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