Description
Behringer 73 – Legendary Mic Pre (500 Series)
Classic 1073-Inspired Class A Mic/Line Preamp with Midas Transformers
The Legendary 1073 Sound, Reimagined for the Modern 500 Series
The Behringer 73 brings the unmistakable character of the iconic 1073 microphone preamp into a compact, affordable, and modern 500 series format. Co-developed with one of the original engineers involved in the classic circuitry, the 73 captures the warmth, punch, and musicality that defined the sound of legendary artists like Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Adele, and countless others.
Built on the exact same Class A discrete architecture as Behringer’s larger 1273, this premium preamp delivers stunning analog tone, transformer richness, and exceptional signal integrity—perfect for vocals, guitars, drums, synths, bass, and every other studio source.
Key Features
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Classic 1073-Style Mic Preamp
Vintage British analog tone based on one of the most celebrated preamps in recording history.
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Class A, All-Discrete Signal Path
Delivers the highest fidelity with minimal colouration and maximum musicality.
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Custom-Built Midas Transformers
Input and output transformers ensure warmth, punch, and sonic precision.
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80 dB Stepped Rotary Gain Control
Electronically controlled, low-noise gain stages for exact recall and effortless level matching.
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Versatile Input Options
Supports mic, line, and instrument sources with incredible clarity and headroom.
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Trim Control
Provides fine-tuning of output levels for perfect gain staging into your recorder or interface.
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Compact & Expandable
Fits any standard 500 series chassis, ideal for building preamp arrays or pairing with EQs and compressors.
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Solid Steel Chassis
Provides excellent shielding, noise rejection, and long-term durability.
Ideal For
- Professional recording studios
- Home studio producers wanting classic analog tone
- Engineers seeking vintage 1073 character without high-end pricing
- Vocals, guitars, bass, drums & instrument tracking
- Modular 500 series rack users
Technical Overview
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Format: 500 series mic/line/instrument preamp
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Circuitry: Class A, all-discrete
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Gain Range: Up to 80 dB
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Gain Control: Stepped rotary switch
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Transformers: Custom Midas input & output
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Inputs: Mic, line, instrument
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Chassis: Steel, fully shielded
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Design Influence: Based on classic 1073
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Noise Performance: Ultra-low noise discrete stages
Why Choose the Behringer 73?
The Behringer 73 delivers the soul of the legendary 1073 preamp, rich harmonics, warm transformer colour, and outstanding clarity, in a compact and modern 500 series module. It’s the perfect tool for engineers who want timeless tone with modern reliability and precision.
