VINTECH AUDIO / X73

A microphone preamplifier/EQ that skillfully reproduces the original circuit of the vintage NEVE 1073 down to the smallest detail.

~From the manufacturer's website~

A classic reproduction of the vintage NEVE 1073.

The superb sound quality of the vintage NEVE 1073 module is an eternal aspiration in the modern music industry, and no other model has yet surpassed its sound. This unit skillfully reproduces the original circuit of the vintage NEVE 1073, replicating every detail to the best of its ability, including the original-equivalent custom transformers, polystyrene capacitors, and ELMA gold-contact rotary switches.

Its sound quality is truly that of the original NEVE 1073, and in a blind test by American MIX magazine, it received rave reviews, stating, ""No difference in sound quality from the original NEVE 1073 could be found under any circumstances!""

■Product Features

Low-Cut Filter: 50, 80, 160, 300Hz

Low-EQ (Shelving): OFF, 35, 60, 110, 220Hz (±16dB)

EQ Bypass Switch

Phase Reverse Switch

48V Phantom Power

Inputs: LINE (Phone), MIC (XLR), INST (Phone) (3 systems)

Outputs: Balanced XLR, Balanced Phone (2 systems)

LED Output Level Indicator (-6 to +18dB)

Output Gain Control

Hi-EQ (Shelving): 10, 12, 14, 16kHz (±16dB)

Mid-EQ (Peaking): OFF, 10, 7.2, 4.8, 3.2, 1.6, 0.7, 0.36kHz (±16dB)

Input Level: Line Input -20dB to +10dB (30dB gain increase), MICROPHONE / INST input -80dB to -20dB (60dB gain increase)

*Dedicated power supply X-PSU sold separately.