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Golden age PRE 573 MKIII

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The Golden Age Project PRE-573 MKIII is an API 500 format preamp, designed to offer the rich, vintage sound of the famous PRE-73, with additional features for modern environments.

PRE-573 MKIII highlights

  • Transformer preamp inspired by the Neve 1073 circuit, adapted to the API 500 format.
  • Wide gain range: from -10 dB to +80 dB, with fine adjustment and selectable boost.
  • Mic and line compatibility with switchable impedance for great versatility.
  • High-impedance (1.5 Mohm) active DI input for instruments, with analog coloring.
  • Essential features include 48V phantom power, phase inversion, two-stage high-pass filter.

PRE-573 MKIII Key Features

A classic reinvented

Inspired by the famous 1073 preamp, the PRE-573 MKIII faithfully reproduces this warm, colorful sound signature. Housed in an API 500 format, it combines vintage design with modern modularity.

Total gain control

Enjoy precise gain control up to +80 dB, ideal for capturing even the weakest signals. The main gain is adjusted by a rotary selector, with an additional boost activatable with a single click.

Mic/line versatility

The PRE-573 MKIII is capable of accepting both microphone and line-level signals. Its adjustable input impedance allows perfect adaptation to the characteristics of the connected sources.

Essential built-in functions

This preamp includes all the essential functions: 48V phantom power for condenser microphones, phase inverter for phase management, and two-stage high-pass filter for cleaner sound.

Active DI with character

The high-impedance active instrument input (DI) offers faithful, dynamic reproduction of guitars, basses or synthesizers, while benefiting from the warmth of the input transformer for a full, organic sound.

API 500 format

Designed to fit into any API 500 format chassis, the PRE-573 MKIII is an ideal choice for modular studios and compact setups, without compromising on audio quality.

Expert opinions

  • An affordable boutique preamp that rivals much more expensive references.
  • Analog sound, perfect for coloring vocal, guitar or synth takes.
  • A must-have for API 500 users looking for vintage character.
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Technical sheet

  • Type of preamp Transistor
  • Version
    • Golden Age Project PRE-73 MK3
  • Gain range
    • -15 to +80 dB
  • Input impedance
    • Microphone switchable between 1200 and 300 Ohm
  • Phantom power supply
    • 48V switchable
  • Phase inversion
    • Dedicated switch
  • High-pass filter
    • 2-stage
  • AIR mode
    • Switchable
  • DI input
    • Passive/active switchable
  • Format
    • 500 series rack module

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