Heritage Audio HA73 Elite

Heritage Audio HA-73 Elite – premium 500-series 3-channel mic preamp/DI inspired by classic Neve 1073. Delivers 80dB Class-A gain, transformer-balanced Marinair inputs/outputs, and variable impedance for versatile tone shaping. Ideal for vocals, instruments in professional studios with ultra-low noise and high headroom.

Three channels: Two mic/line preamps with 48V phantom, phase reverse, -20dB pad, HPF (18/80/160/300Hz), and DI (10MΩ). Carnhill transformers for warmth. JFET DI on channels 1-2. LED metering for output levels. Compact 3-slot 500-series module suits hybrid workflows.

Handcrafted for authentic Neve sound with modern reliability, enhancing recordings with punch and clarity.

MAIN FEATURES

• 80dB Class-A mic preamp gain with Marinair transformers
• Variable mic input impedance (300/1200Ω)
• 48V phantom power, polarity reverse, -20dB pad per channel
• Sweepable HPF: 18/80/160/300Hz, 18dB/octave
• Two JFET DI inputs (10MΩ, channels 1-2)
• Carnhill output transformers for saturation
• LED metering: 6-segment per channel (-27 to +26dBu)
• 500-series format (3 slots)
• Ultra-low noise (-127dBu EIN)
• Handbuilt in Spain

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Inputs: 3 x XLR mic/line (balanced), 2 x 1/4" TS DI (unbalanced)
• Outputs: 3 x 500-series (balanced via transformer)
• Gain: 80 dB max (mic), 50 dB (line)
• Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.5dB
• THD + Noise: <0.0005% @ 1kHz (unity gain)
• EIN: -127 dBu (150Ω source)
• Max Output: +26 dBu
• Power: +16V DC (500-series slot)
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 5.25 x 5.25 x 6.5 in (500-series module)
• Weight: 2.2 lbs
• Included: HA-73 Elite module
• Product Code: HA73ELITE