Golden Age Project EQ-73 MKII Half Rack 73 EQ

Golden Age Project EQ-73 MKII Half Rack 73 EQ

One channel 1073 vintage style 3-band equalizer

The class-A circuit used in the EQ-73 MKII is like the eq section in the classical 1073 module, without the high pass filter. Additional frequencies have been added and the mid-frequency band uses two inductors, the higher value of the second one is used for the two lowest frequencies, 160 Hz and 240 Hz, to achieve a suitable response.

Main Features

The sound character is warm, punchy, sweet, and musical. These classic characteristics have been heard on countless recordings through the years and it is a versatile sound that works very well on most sound sources and in most genres. The essence of this sound is now available at a surprisingly low cost, making it available to nearly everyone.

The EQ-73 MKII has stepped frequency controls that offer a wide selection of frequencies from 20 Hz to 24 kHz.

The Low and High-frequency bands are shelving, and the mid-frequency band is of the bell type.

The control range is +/-15 dB for the two lower bands and +/- 18dB for the high-frequency band.

There are separate bypass switches for all three bands.

The EQ-73 MKII has IC-based balanced connections for self-contained operation. It can also be used together with one of our PRE-73 models that has an Insert or with other units that has a low-level insert jack.

Combining a PRE-73 and an EQ-73 and using a UNITE rack kit to mount them together, one will get a 19-inch 1073-style unit at a low cost and with a great sound!

Key Features:

• Vintage Style electronics. No integrated circuits in the main signal path
• 3-band with a dual inductor based mid frequency band
• Stepped frequency selection
• A wide selection of frequencies from 20 Hz to 24 kHz
• Control range up to +/- 18 dB
• Separate bypass switches for each band
• Tantalum capacitors in the main signal path
• Can be used together with one of their preamps with an insert jack or as a standalone unit
• TRS jack for the INSERT mode in-and output connection, the nominal working level is around -18 dBu
• IC-based in- and output stage for the LINE IN mode with balanced TRS and XLR connectors
• Selectable ground lift jumper
• External power supply to avoid interaction with the audio circuits
• Great sound that suits most sound sources and genres
• A solid build quality that will last many years of normal use