IGS Audio NE573

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IGS Audio NE573

IGS Audio

NE573

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 471286
Model: NE573
Price: $823.90

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This IGS Audio NE573 is a serious contender if you're chasing that classic, vintage preamp vibe. The transformer imparts a really pleasing warmth and thickness to vocals, guitars, and basses – it's especially tasty on gritty rock and blues tones. It's a premium-priced module, but the sonic character and build quality make it worthwhile for engineers and musicians looking for a distinct color.

Product Description

  • IGS Audio NE573
  • Classic Transformer Microphone/Instrument Preamplifier
  • Switchable impedance
  • +48 V Phantom power
  • switchable
  • Mic and instrument input: XLR / Jack 6.3 mm combo socket
  • Design: 500 Series module
PROS
  • • Transformer-based warmth adds significant harmonic richness
  • • Switchable impedance unlocks varied tonal character for diverse sources
  • • Robust metal chassis and discrete component design inspire confidence
  • • Excellent transient response preserves detail even at high gain
CONS
  • • Price point places it in a premium-priced category for 500 series modules
  • • Limited routing options compared to more complex signal processors
  • • May exhibit a slight coloration that isn’t ideal for completely transparent applications

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Key Features

Module Type Discrete Transformer Microphone/Instrument Preamp
Channels 1
Controls Input Gain, Output Gain, Impedance Switch, +48V Phantom Power Switch
Compatible Format 500 Series
Weight 2.1 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lower impedance provides a tighter, more controlled bass response, while higher impedance offers a more open and airy sound, allowing for subtle tonal adjustments.
Yes, the power delivery is clean and stable; it's designed to safely power a wide range of condenser mics without introducing noise or distortion.
While many offer transformer coloration, the NE573’s discrete design and switchable impedance provide a unique flexibility in shaping the sound – it’s a more versatile option than some more rigid designs.

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