Heritage Audio HA-73 Elite Series Microphone Preamplifier



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Heritage Audio delivers 1073-style character for less with their Elite Series HA73 -- a fully discrete Class A mic pre with 80 dB of gain. No EQ, no problem!
Overview
Manufactured in the same Spanish facilities as the rest of the HA line of products, the Heritage Audio Elite Series HA-73 is a 3 stage fully discrete class A single mic preamp.
Leveraging the expertise and reputation obtained with its former hand wired, extremely time-consuming hand soldered series, Heritage is able to offer a zero compromise, high quality yet very affordable alternative to the growing entry-level brands.
A combination of mass production, lean manufacturing and modern construction techniques, minimizes hand labor and therefore its high associated costs when manufacturing takes place in Western Europe. By passing the savings straight into the end users' pockets, Heritage Audio releases the most affordable outboard preamps and equalizers in its class up to date.
Key components to obtain a true vintage sound are indeed maintained, like the industry standard Carnhill transformers, hand wound in St Ives, England.
- Industry standard Carnhill transformers hand wound in St Ives, England.
- 80 dB, 3-stage fully discrete class A mic preamp.
- Line input on separate XLR for adding fat and warmth to prerecorded tracks.
- 20 dB PAD on the mic input to avoid overloading the input transformer when desired.
- LO Z switches the input impedance of the mic transformer from 200 to 50 ohm.
- 80 Hz hi pass filter. Fully discrete class A.
- Ultra high impedance, JFET… read more based D.I.
- 1 Rack unit format.
- External universal power supply for worldwide use
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Leveraging the expertise and reputation obtained with its former hand wired, extremely time-consuming hand soldered series, Heritage is able to offer a zero compromise, high quality yet very affordable alternative to the growing entry-level brands.
A combination of mass production, lean manufacturing and modern construction techniques, minimizes hand labor and therefore its high associated costs when manufacturing takes place in Western Europe. By passing the savings straight into the end users' pockets, Heritage Audio releases the most affordable outboard preamps and equalizers in its class up to date.
Key components to obtain a true vintage sound are indeed maintained, like the industry standard Carnhill transformers, hand wound in St Ives, England.
Features:
- 1073-clone mic preamp made to the same specifications as the acclaimed '73JR and DMA73 models.- Industry standard Carnhill transformers hand wound in St Ives, England.
- 80 dB, 3-stage fully discrete class A mic preamp.
- Line input on separate XLR for adding fat and warmth to prerecorded tracks.
- 20 dB PAD on the mic input to avoid overloading the input transformer when desired.
- LO Z switches the input impedance of the mic transformer from 200 to 50 ohm.
- 80 Hz hi pass filter. Fully discrete class A.
- Ultra high impedance, JFET… read more based D.I.
- 1 Rack unit format.
- External universal power supply for worldwide use
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Specs
- Made to the same specifications as the acclaimed '73JR and DMA73 models.
- Industry standard Carnhill transformers hand wound in St Ives, England.
- 80dB, 3 stage fully discrete class A mic preamp.
- Line input on separate XLR for adding fat and warmth to prerecorded tracks.
- 20dB PAD on the mic input to avoid overloading the input transformer when desired.
- LOZ, switches the input impedance of the mic transformer from 200 to 50 ohm.
- 80 Hz hi pass filter. Fully discrete class A.
- Ultra high impedance, JFET based D.I.
- 1 Rack unit format.
- External universal power supply for worldwide use
- Industry standard Carnhill transformers hand wound in St Ives, England.
- 80dB, 3 stage fully discrete class A mic preamp.
- Line input on separate XLR for adding fat and warmth to prerecorded tracks.
- 20dB PAD on the mic input to avoid overloading the input transformer when desired.
- LOZ, switches the input impedance of the mic transformer from 200 to 50 ohm.
- 80 Hz hi pass filter. Fully discrete class A.
- Ultra high impedance, JFET based D.I.
- 1 Rack unit format.
- External universal power supply for worldwide use
- Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
- Base Item
- Shipping Weight: 8 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 23 x 13 x 4 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): HA73
- Open Box (Like New)
- Shipping Weight: 8 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 23 x 13 x 4 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): HA73
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Email: tech@heritageaudio.net
Web: https://heritageaudio.net/contact/
Email: tech@heritageaudio.net
Web: https://heritageaudio.net/contact/
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(1 ratings)
Submitted April 14, 2025 by a customer from yahoo.com
"Excellent Mic Preamp"
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I have had this HA73 Mic Preamp for a few months now and out of All my mic preamps it’s my Favorite ! I have a ISA One and I have a BLA B12a !! and the HA73 is is just different ! I like API sounding Pres and my ISA is always been my go to cuz it just fits my voice and goes well with my Mic . I have been lookin for a 1073 type mic pre or even getting a real Neve 1073 . Iv been to studios that have a 1073 and they sound so good and IMO the HA73 has that Same character ! I know there’s warms 1073, there’s BAE ! And GA 73 and also Alctron mp73 . They all have a good sound but from my Experience Heritage Audio HA73 has more of that Neve sound that iv heard personally ! I like the BAE 1073 and would have chose that but the HA73 is so close why pay 3x the price when The HA73 has the same Carnhill Transformers on Input and Output ! And the HA 73 has the 3 stage Class A preamp components ! Maybe BAE has better overall Build . Ok ! That’s fine ! But the HA73 is a way better Price/Quality Mic preamp Ratio then All the Others ! Iv seen people complain about heritage Audios Knobs and other things ! My Unit is built really well and Rock solid ! Potts and switches turn just fine and work perfectly ! And it Sounds so good ! The Carnhill transformers have the Grit and saturation I love and I can switch up and just have the output at 100% and get a super clean but thick sound ! This HA73 is so smooth too ! I like having a few diff Flavors for Vocals to be able to switch up the sound and…
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the HA73 is my Favorite right now ! It’s the quietest Mic Pre iv ever used ! And it has the NEVE sound but at a better price ! You can’t go Wrong picking this Mic pre !
Sound
Smooth and Thick Midrange Grit , Good Lows and Smooth Highs , if you want Saturation or Crystal Clear you can Dial It In !
Features
Input and Output Pots are easy to Dial in depending what Vibe you want
Ease of Use
Have fun and play around with the input and output ! There is no wrong way ! The sound is up to you
Quality
The HA73 is built very well
Value
Super Good Price ! You get the Classic Neve Sound for an Affordable price !
Manufacturer Support
Iv delt with them many times . I own several heritage Audio products ! Always have great help and stellar Service if I have a problem or need some info ! There Great People !
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Sound
Smooth and Thick Midrange Grit , Good Lows and Smooth Highs , if you want Saturation or Crystal Clear you can Dial It In !
Features
Input and Output Pots are easy to Dial in depending what Vibe you want
Ease of Use
Have fun and play around with the input and output ! There is no wrong way ! The sound is up to you
Quality
The HA73 is built very well
Value
Super Good Price ! You get the Classic Neve Sound for an Affordable price !
Manufacturer Support
Iv delt with them many times . I own several heritage Audio products ! Always have great help and stellar Service if I have a problem or need some info ! There Great People !
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