Heritage Audio HA-73EQX2 Channel Strip

Heritage Audio HA-73 EQX2 - Dual Channel Mic Preamp and Equalizer

The Heritage Audio HA-73 EQX2 Elite brings double the capability and classic sound to your studio with its dual-channel format. An expansion of its successful single-channel version, this unit integrates two full-featured mic pre/equalizers in a single rack space. It's crafted following the acclaimed designs of the 73 JR II, 73 EQ JR, and DMA 73 models, offering top-tier audio quality at a surprisingly affordable price.

Key Features:

• Dual-Channel Configuration: Two complete mic preamp and EQ channels in one unit, enhancing your studio's processing power.
• Carnhill Transformers: Industry-standard transformers, hand-wound in St Ives, England, ensure authentic vintage sound.
• High-Quality Components: Utilizes WIMA capacitors and “Vinkor” type pot core inductors for accurate EQ curves and sound fidelity.
• Versatile Preamp Section: Each channel features gain, output trim, -20 dB pad, polarity reverse, high pass filter, and +48V phantom power.
• Comprehensive EQ Section: High shelving, midrange peak, low shelving EQ, and a variable high pass filter, plus an EQ bypass function.
• Robust Build: Housed in a rugged 1RU British steel and aluminum chassis with an external power supply for low noise operation.

Specifications:

• Mic Input Impedance: HI=1200 Ω minimum, LO=300 Ω minimum, with higher gain positions offering greater impedances.
• Line Input Impedance: 10 kΩ bridging, transformer balanced and floating.
• Output Impedance: <75 Ω, transformer balanced and floating, capable of driving a 600 Ω load.
• Max Output Level: >+26.5 dBu into 600 Ω.
• THD: <0.025% at 1 kHz, <0.05% at 100 Hz.
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+0.3 dB / -0.2 dB) with EQ off.
• Maximum Gain: >80 dB.
• Noise Levels: Equivalent Input Noise < -125 dBu; Output stage noise < -100 dBu.
• Power Consumption: <190 mA @ 48 V DC.

The Heritage Audio HA-73 EQX2 Elite is a testament to Heritage Audio's commitment to delivering high-quality, Western European-made audio gear at the best value, without any compromise in performance or build quality.