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Iconic 1073 Sound Quality
The Heritage Audio DTT-73 reproduces the vibrant and colourful sound characteristic of the iconic 1073, enhancing recordings with a rich, vintage tone.
KEY FEATURES
The Heritage Audio DTT- 73 is a dual channel desktop microphone preamp and DI derived from the iconic 1073.
The Heritage Audio DTT-73 delivers the iconic 1073 sound vibrant and colourful. Both channels feature separate input and output level controls which allow you to drive and saturate the input to obtain the rich and colourful sound of vintage consoles. Each channel offers up to 80dB of gain, capable of powering any condenser, dynamic or ribbon microphone.
The DTT-73 is a portable unit that will give your sound source a huge dose of vintage sound thanks to the use of Carnhill input and output transformers. Both DI inputs are placed before the input transformers which impart some colour to any instrument, be it a guitar, bass or synthesizer. Two DI Thru jacks are included and let you plug an instrument into an for greater tone and flexibility in the studio or on stage.
- 80dB Class A Microphone preamplifier, HI-LO selectable minimum input impedance, balanced and floating. High gain positions show a higher impedance, ideal for old ribbon mics.
- 50Db Class A Line preamplifier, bridging input impedance, balanced and floating.
- All discrete Class A Ultra High Impedance J-Fet Direct Input on a high quality Neutrik Jack. The DI circuit is ahead of the Mic Input transformer, so the transformer is on when in DI mode.
- DI THRU jack with ground lift switch for simultaneous hum free use of instrument amplifiers.
- Class A single ended, 2N3055 driven, high headroom output stage.
- Individual Neutrik gold plated XLR connectors for microphone and line inputs.
- Gold Plated Neutrik XLR output.
- PAD: 20dB Mic input attenuation ahead of the input transformer to avoid overloading it.
- HI PASS FILTER: Active all discrete Class A 3rd order Bessel, 80Hz Hi Pass Filter. 18dB/octave slope.
- OUTPUT control to allow overloading of the preamp.
- Internal no noise PSU, accepting worldwide voltages from 100v to 240v
- Carnhill Input and Output transformers.
- 3 gain stage, genuine B283 gain card modular construction.
- Marconi style knobs and vintage style engraved push buttons.
- UK over £99 FREE
- UK under £99 £10
- EU £36
- Rest of World £80
Large/Heavy items: Extra charges may apply (e.g., consoles, large monitors). We’ll contact you before processing if so.
We ship with DPD and UPS across the UK, EU and worldwide. Same-day within the M25 is available depending on stock.
This item, like everything we supply, comes with the complete support of our expert team. Our excellent technicians have been specifying, building and supporting studios for over twenty years. If you have any problems with installation, setup or everyday use, they’re never more than a click away, and always happy to help.
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KEY BENEFITS
High Gain Range
With up to 80dB of gain per channel, the DTT-73 can effectively power any type of microphone including condenser, dynamic, or ribbon, ensuring versatile usage and superior sound capture.
Built-In DI with Coloration
Incorporating Carnhill transformers and strategically placed DI inputs, the DTT-73 adds a distinct colour to instruments like guitars, basses, or synthesizers, enriching their natural tone.