Golden Age Project PRE-573 MKIII

Golden Age Project PRE-573 MKIII – one-channel 500 Series mic/line/instrument preamp inspired by Neve 1073, offering warm, punchy sound with 80dB gain for passive ribbons and quiet sources. Vintage-style electronics with Tantalum capacitors, switchable mic impedance (1200/300 Ohm), and flexible DI for guitars/keys. Compact API 500 format for racks, ideal for studios/live rigs.

Features active/passive DI modes (1.5MΩ/100kΩ), insert jack for GAP EQ/effects, 2-position HPF (45/180Hz), AIR boost at 30kHz for high-end sparkle, phantom power, phase inversion, and LED overload indicator (+4dBu red glow). Transformer-balanced I/O for musical character without modern line impedance issues.

MKIII upgrades include enhanced HPF and insert for seamless module integration. Handcrafted for versatile tracking/mixing, delivering classic tone at project-studio price.

MAIN FEATURES

• 80dB gain for ribbons/quiet sources
• Switchable mic impedance: 1200/300 Ohm
• Active/passive DI: 1.5MΩ/100kΩ
• 2-position HPF: 45/180Hz
• Selectable AIR boost: 30kHz
• Insert jack for GAP 500 modules
• 48V phantom, phase reverse
• LED overload indicator
• Tantalum capacitors in signal path
• API 500 Series format (1 slot)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Inputs: XLR mic/line, 1/4" DI
• Outputs: 500 Series, insert send/return
• Gain: -15 to +80dB
• Impedance: Mic 1200/300 Ohm; DI 1.5MΩ active/100kΩ passive
• HPF: 45/180Hz
• Phantom Power: +48V switchable
• Frequency Response: Not specified (vintage-style)
• THD + Noise: Low (discrete components)
• Power: 500 Series slot
• Dimensions: 1-slot 500 module
• Weight: Not specified
• Included: PRE-573 MKIII module
• Product Code: PRE-573 MKIII