Heritage Audio Announces 73JR 500-Series Preamp + DI
Joining the world in 2011, Heritage Audio is relatively young in their analog manufacturing process and yet has experienced immense success in just a few short years.
The company aims to continue their ascent with the release of the 73JR, 500-series mic pre.
Following their popular 1073/500 module, they decided to manufacture a new slimmed-down version of the Neve-inspired 1073 replica that outs the 3-band, semi-parametric EQ and adds in a DI, while maintaining the integrity of their classic 1073 mic pre sound.
The 73JR – a slimmed down version of the classic Neve 1073 mic pre.
Heritage Audio hasn’t exactly made a confirmation in the release of the new 500-series mic pre, but when it officially hits the market it will be available for $899 MSRP. Here are more release details from Heritage Audio:
Following his successful big brother, the 1073/500, the new ´73JR is a mic preamp in a single 500 series slot with some added features that will cover all the recording needs for engineers and musicians that don´t find the need to track with eq.
Employing only discrete circuitry and conventional components, the ’73 junior is a faithful 3 stage all class A 1073 preamp. Styroflex and tantalum capacitors have been used throughout. No corners were cut.
A useful all discrete class A hi pass filter has been added, essential for recording everything with the exception of probably kick drum and and bass.
The Line mode allows for reamping of prerecorded tracks and it´s perfect for adding some class A color to lifeless recordings.
The smart switched DI (automatically switches from MIC to DI mode when inserting a MONO ¼” jack ) is an all discrete class A JFET circuit ahead of the MIC transformer, so all the juice is there.
Finally, special care has been taken with power handling, implementing internal +24v slow turn on regulation (about 20 seconds to reach full voltage ). This makes your lunchbox PSU healthier and makes the 73JR independent of the rest of the slots.
The beauty of this beauty is beyond skin deep.
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