Every so often an iconic piece of hardware takes the music industry by storm and transforms into a beloved fixture in studios worldwide. The 1073 was one such piece of gear. A mic preamp with a unique voice and rich sound, it became famous for shaping the sounds of many music generations, from the grit of ‘70s rock and roll, to the polished pop of the ‘80s. It was a staple in renowned studios like Abbey Road, Sound City, and Capitol Studios and influenced iconic tracks like Led Zeppelin’s “When the Levee Breaks” as well as The Who’s “Who’s Next.” Two-channel microphone preamplifier with 3-band equalizers, based on the classic 1073 designClass A, all discrete circuitry for highest signal integrityCustom-built Midas input and output transformersVersatile gain controls to handle various type of inputs including mic, line and instrument
