{"product_id":"heritage-audio-ha73x2-elite-2-channel-mic-preamp","title":"Heritage Audio HA73X2 ELITE 2-Channel Microphone Preamp with Carnhill Transformers","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- Video Section --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px auto 10px auto; text-align: center; max-width: 800px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eHeritage Audio HA73X2 ELITE Connections \u0026amp; Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ciframe style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 800px; height: 450px; display: block; margin: 0 auto; border-radius: 8px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UYruLr34hCA?si=DojztkVt51y_47lh\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Section 1 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-image\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Heritage Audio HA73X2 ELITE 2-channel mic preamp front panel\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/HeritageAudioHA73X2frontview.png?v=1772159775\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-text\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe 73 Sound — Two Channels, No Compromises\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HA73X2 ELITE is Heritage Audio's answer to a simple question: what's the most 73-style preamp you can get without paying 73-style prices? The answer starts with genuine Carnhill input and output transformers — handwound in Saint Ives, England — running through a fully discrete, three-stage Class A circuit built in the same Spanish factory as Heritage Audio's flagship hand-wired units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEighty decibels of gain means your ribbon mics, low-output dynamics, and condensers all get the headroom they need. Push the input into transformer saturation and you'll hear exactly why engineers have been chasing this sound for fifty years — bold, punchy, full, and unmistakably alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an authorized dealer, Pro Audio Reserve ensures your HA73X2 ELITE is a genuine Heritage Audio product backed by full manufacturer warranty and support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Section 2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-section reverse\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-image\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Heritage Audio HA73X2 ELITE rackmount studio microphone preamp\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/HeritageAudioHA73X2rearview.png?v=1772159798\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-text\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDrive the Input. Control the Output. Shape Your Sound.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparate input and output gain controls on each channel give you real creative control over transformer saturation. Crank the input to push the Carnhill transformers into their characteristic harmonic range, then bring the output back to a level your converter can handle. It's a simple concept that makes a massive difference — and it's exactly how engineers got those iconic tones on vintage British consoles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLOZ impedance switching drops the mic input from 200 to 50 ohms, pulling a tighter, more focused response from certain microphones. A 20dB pad protects the input transformer from hot sources, and an 80Hz high-pass filter keeps low-end rumble from riding your signal into the mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Section 3 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-image\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Heritage Audio HA73X2 ELITE rear panel XLR and DI connections\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/HeritageAudioHA73X2frontsideview.png?v=1772159798\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-text\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLine Inputs, DI, and Everything a Working Session Demands\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach channel includes a dedicated line input XLR for running pre-recorded tracks back through the transformers — an easy way to add weight and warmth to anything that was tracked clean. The ultra-high-impedance JFET DI sits ahead of the input transformer, so your bass guitar, keys, or acoustic pickup gets the full benefit of transformer coloring on the way in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e48V phantom power and polarity reverse are per-channel and always within reach. In a rugged 1U chassis with a universal external power supply, the HA73X2 ELITE is the kind of workhorse that earns its rack space every single session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-channel fully discrete 3-stage Class A preamp with genuine Carnhill input and output transformers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80dB of mic gain with separate input and output controls for independent transformer saturation shaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJFET DI placed ahead of the input transformer for warm, characterful direct recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated line inputs on separate XLRs for transformer coloring of pre-recorded tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLOZ impedance switching, 20dB pad, 80Hz HPF, 48V phantom power, and polarity reverse per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeritage Audio HA73X2 ELITE Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; 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