73 Microphone Preamp

The Behringer 73 Microphone Preamp is a single-channel, vintage-style preamplifier designed to bring the legendary sound of the iconic British '73 preamp to the popular 500 Series format. This module is an authentic recreation of one of the most revered preamp circuits in history, known for its warm, punchy, and incredibly musical character. It's the sound that has graced countless hit records across every genre. The Behringer 73 makes this coveted tone accessible to everyone, from home studio producers to professional engineers looking to expand their 500 Series rack without breaking the bank.

At the heart of the Behringer 73 is a fully discrete, Class-A circuit path with custom-built, legendary Midas input and output transformers. This all-analog design is the key to its rich, harmonically complex sound, adding a desirable weight and polish to any audio source that passes through it. The preamp offers an impressive 80 dB of gain, controlled by a stepped rotary switch, making it suitable for all microphone types, including low-output ribbon mics. It features a tone-shaping switch that changes the input transformer's impedance, allowing you to subtly alter the character of your microphone. The front panel is completed with essential tools like a +48V phantom power switch, a phase reverse switch, and a clear 8-segment LED meter for monitoring your levels.

Features

• Authentic recreation of the classic '73-style microphone preamp in a 500 Series module.
• Fully discrete, Class-A circuitry for exceptional audio fidelity and warmth.
• Custom-built Midas input and output transformers for a harmonically rich sound.
• Versatile gain range up to 80 dB, suitable for all microphone types.
• Switchable input impedance for tonal variation with different microphones.
• Combined mic/line input on a single Neutrik XLR connector.
• 8-segment LED level meter for precise visual feedback.
• Front panel switches for phantom power and phase reversal.