BAE 1073D 500-series Mic Pre/EQ

The BAE 1073D 500-series Mic Pre/EQ brings the legendary sound of the classic 1073 signal path to the compact and flexible 500-series format. Designed and hand-built by BAE Audio, the 1073D delivers the unmistakable British console tone that has defined countless iconic recordings.

At its core, the 1073D features a fully Class A, transformer-balanced design using premium Carnhill input and output transformers. This topology produces the signature 1073 character: authoritative low end, rich harmonic midrange, and smooth, musical highs. Whether used clean for depth and clarity or driven harder for classic saturation, the 1073D excels on vocals, guitars, bass, drums, and more.

The integrated 3-band EQ offers powerful yet musical tone shaping directly at the source. With a selectable high-frequency shelf, a fixed low-frequency shelf, and a selectable mid-band, the EQ allows precise sculpting while preserving the natural character of the signal. Housed in a single 500-series slot, the BAE 1073D is an ideal choice for studios seeking authentic analog tone with modular flexibility.

Features

500-series 1073-style microphone preamp with integrated EQ
Fully Class A, transformer-balanced signal path
Premium Carnhill input and output transformers
3-band EQ with classic 1073 frequency points
High-frequency shelving EQ
Selectable mid-band EQ
Low-frequency shelving EQ
Stepped input gain control
Phantom power and phase reverse
Hand-built with premium components

Applications

Lead and backing vocals
Electric and acoustic guitars
Bass guitar and DI sources
Drums, percussion, and overheads
High-end tracking and analog tone shaping

Technical Specifications

Format: 500-series module
Type: Microphone preamplifier with integrated EQ
Topology: Class A, transformer-balanced
Input Transformer: Carnhill
Output Transformer: Carnhill
Gain Range: Up to approx. 70–80 dB
EQ Bands: High shelf, mid bell, low shelf
Controls: Gain, EQ, Phase, Phantom Power
Power: Supplied via 500-series rack