Golden Age Project Pre73 MKIII & COMP 54 MKII With FREE Rack

Golden Age Project Pre-73 MKIII Mic Preamp  +  COMP 54 MKII With FREE Unite Rack

The MKIII has the following new features compared to the MKII:
    •    Tantalum capacitors in the signal path.
    •    Selectable two position high frequency AIR boost eq, 3 or 6 dB @ 30 kHz.
    •    Selectable two frequency high pass filter, 6 dB/octave at 40 or 170Hz.
    •    The pcb is prepared for the Carnhill input transformer.
    •    Revised and less complicated GAIN switch with a separate switch for MIC/LINE selection.
    •    All GAIN settings can also be used in LINE mode

The PRE-73 MKIII is a one-channel vintage style microphone-, lineand instrument preamplifier. The signal path uses only discrete components like resistors, capacitors and transistors. The inand output is transformer balanced, using two different transformers, each one optimized for its purpose. This is the way audio components were built before integrated circuits became available.
The circuit used in the PRE-73 MKIII is similar to the preamp section in the classical 1073 module with a corresponding sound character that is warm, punchy, sweet and musical. These classic characteristics have been heard on countless recordings through the years and it is a versatile sound that works very well on most sound sources and in most genres. ?The essence of this sound is now available at a surprisingly low cost, making it available to nearly everyone.

FEATURES
    •    Vintage Style electronics. No intergrated circuits in the signal path.
    •    Maximum gain in MIC mode is 80 dB, enough to handle passive ribbon mics with quiet sound sources.
    •    GAIN switch range 20 -80 dB. GAIN/LINE mode switch, gain is reduced by 30 dB in LINE mode.
    •    Selectable two position high frequency AIR boost eq, 3 or 6 dB @ 30 kHz.
    •    Selectable 6 dB/octave two frequency high pass filter at around 40 (HP1) and 170 Hz (HP2).
    •    Tantalum capacitors in the signal path.
    •    Switchable impedance in MIC mode, 1200 or 300 Ohms, will change the tone of most mics. The input impedance in LINE mode is 10 kohm.
    •    Switchable phantom power and absolute phase.
    •    A high-impedance instrument input for any sound module, electric guitar or bass.
    •    A simple but effective 4-step LED output level meter.
    •    The output level control makes it possible to make fine gain adjustments and also to overload the main gain stage(s) for more character and then lower the signal to a suitable level before the output stage.
    •    Combo XLR/TRS input jack and separate output XLR and TRS jacks for flexible connections.
    •    Insert jack for inserting EQs and other units.Selectable 600 ohm output termination.
    •    The pcb is prepared for the Carnhill input transformer.
    •    External power supply to avoid interaction with the audio circuits and transformers.
    •    A solid build quality that will last many years of normal use.


Golden Age Project Comp-54 MkII Single Channel Compressor

The COMP-54 MKII is a one-channel vintage style Compressor. with Insert, Threshold, Ratio, Attack, Release High-Pass-Filter, Gain, Meter shows Output- or Compression signal, in/out turns compression on or off while the signal still is routed thru the devices (signal is colored by the transformers), Bypass = hard Bypass, meaning that the signal is directed from the input directly to the output, Link is used to synchronize the compressor action in two COMP-54 units working as a stereo pair, in-/out as XLR and Jack, Insert 1/4" TRS, incl. external power supply

The signal path uses only discrete components like resistors, capacitors and transistors. The line input and output are transformer balanced and the unit also has a third interstage transformer.

The class-A circuit used in the COMP-54 is similar to the one in the classic 2254 compressor that
was designed in 1969. It quickly became a legend due to it´s totally unique sound character that is warm, smooth, sweet and musical. These characteristics have been heard on countless recordings through the years and it is a versatile sound that works very well on most sound sources and in most genres. The essence of this sound is now available at a surprisingly low cost, making it available to nearly everyone.

The COMP-54 MKII uses a diode bridge as the gain control element, a method that is revered for its smooth way of operation. Some of the most sought after vintage compressor designs, like the 2254, 2264, 33609, Siemens™ and EMI™ used the same basic design.

The controls in the COMP-54 MKII are very flexible covering broad ranges of Ratio, Attack and Release times, including two Auto positions. All controls except the Gain make-up one are stepped for easy resetting and stereo matching.
There are three selectable sidechain high pass filter frequencies available to handle special situations.

The Bypass switch is a true bypass where a relay switches the complete circuitry in or out. The IN/OUT switch makes it possible to switch the compression on and off while retaining the coloring from the transformers and the electronic circuitry.
The meter can show output level or gain reduction. It is also possible to link two units for stereo operation.



Golden Age Project Unite Dual Rack Mount Kit

Allows you to rack together 2 Golden Age Pre 73 Mic Pres side by side.