Vintech X73

The Vintech Audio X73 is an all-discrete, Class-A microphone preamp with equalizer. Featuring the original circuit design, polystyrene capacitors, and transformers ensures that the X73 sounds exactly like the old Neve 1073.

Features:

• Up to 70db of gain available in 5db increments
• 3-band selectable EQ with 16db boost or cut
• One rack space 16-gauge, all-steel Chassis
• Class-A output amplifier that uses a 2N3055 NPN power transistor
• St. Ives output transformer
• Hand wired Elma rotary input gain switch
• Output Level control by Clarostat
• EQ switches by Electroswitch
• Gold contacts
• 1,200 OR 300 ohm input impedance (factory set)
• (2) Rear Neutrik XLR Inputs (Mic and Line)
• Rear Neutrik XLR Output
• Rear Neutrik 1/4" TRS balanced line outputput
• 1/4" 100k ohm direct instrument input on the front panel

Each unit includes:

• Selectable highpass filter (50, 80, 160, 220Hz and off)
• Selectable low-frequency shelving type EQ (35, 60, 110, 220Hz and off)
• Selectable high-frequency shelving type EQ (10, 12, 14 and 16kHz)
• Selectable bell-shape midrange EQ (360Hz, 700Hz, 1.6, 3.2, 4.8, 7, 10kHz and off)
• Input gain control
• Output level control
• Phase reverse switch
• +48-Volt phantom power switch
• EQ in/out switch
• LED

Note: This unit requires the Vintech Power Supply.