Heritage Audio HA-73 EQ Mono Channel Class A Microphone Preamp 3 Band EQ User Manual

June 9, 2024
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Heritage Audio HA-73 EQ Mono Channel Class A Microphone Preamp 3 Band EQ

Heritage Audio HA-73 EQ Mono Channel Class A Microphone Preamp 3 Band
EQINTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the Elite Series HA-73EQ. Heritage Audio is dedicated to bringing you ´the sound of yesterday for tomorrow´. We specialize in capturing that unique, enticing sound that everybody has fallen in love with. For years engineers, producers and musicians have been yearning for that classic vibe. Usually the only option is to search for old, used original equipment that is almost always in a questionable state of operation. This brings with it a whole lot of other issues, making the experience less than desirable. Not to mention the very high prices asked for this equipment, which makes them virtually unobtainable for the great majority. Now it´s possible to obtain that same sound with a brand new piece that will give you all the problem-free, heavy-duty use you´ll need for years of music making history.

IN THE BOX

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DESCRIPTION

HA-73 EQ
The HA73EQ Elite is made to the same specifications as the acclaimed 73 JR II, 73EQ JR and DMA 73 Heritage Audio models at a price never heard before.
Leveraging the expertise and reputation obtained with its popular hand wired, extremely time-consuming hand soldered series, Heritage Audio is able to offer a zero compromise, high quality yet very affordable alternative to the growing entry-level brands. A combination of mass production, lean manufacturing and modern construction techniques, minimizes hand labor and therefore its high associated costs when manufacturing takes place in Western Europe. By passing the savings straight into the end users´ pockets, Heritage Audio releases the most affordable outboard preamps and equalizers in its class up to date. Key components to obtain a true vintage sound are indeed maintained, like the industry standard Carnhill transformers, hand wound in St Ives, England. Manufactured in the same Spanish facilities as the rest of the Heritage Audio line of products, the HA73EQ Elite rack mountable mic preamp equalizer presents the complete classic recording channel that, for generations, has been regarded for its rich, musical qualities and its ability to dramatically improve the sound of almost any source. No 73 equalizer will present the correct equalization curves without high quality capacitors and, most importantly, correct “Vinkor” type pot core inductors. More than often this type of products have these expensive inductors replaced with generic ferrite core ones or, even worst, the mid band dual inductor replaced with a single one. Never in Heritage Audio products!!, as the impact of replacing these to the eq curves is dramatic, leading to incorrect curve´s shapes  and high frequency phase distortion which in no way honor the design. The HA-73 EQ Elite employs WIMA 5% capacitors in the EQ section as well as 3 correct vintage type “Vinkor“ pot core inductors so the eq curves are virtually undistinguishable from the handmade equalizers in the Heritage Audio line. Customers can expect the same sonic quality and feel they have come to appreciate from Heritage Audio. The HA-73 EQ’s preamp section features gain, output trim, -20 db pad, polarity reverse, a high pass filter, and +48 V phantom power.  The HA-73 EQ’s EQ section features a high shelving EQ, midrange EQ, low shelving EQ, a variable high pass filter, and EQ Bypass,. The HA-73 EQ comes housed in a rugged 1RU British steel and aluminum chassis and utilizes an external power supply for low noise operation.

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GETTING STARTED

FRONT

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D.I. INPUT

High Impedance Class A JFET

| PHANTOM POWER SWITCH

Activates 48 V

| MIC PAD BUTTON

20 dB Reduction Ahead of Input Transformer

| LINE BUTTON

Switches from MIC/D.I. to LINE input

| MIC INPUT IMPEDANCE (LOZ)

1200 Ω or 300 Ω when pressed

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INPUT GAIN SWITCH

5 dB Steps From 30 to 80

| HI SHELF at 12kHz

Boost or Cut up to 15 dB at 12 kHz

| MID BAND BOOST/CUT

±15 dB of Boost or Cut

| MID BAND FREQUENCIES

Selects frequencies from: 0.36, 0.7, 1.6, 3.2, 4.8 and 7.2 kHz.

An OFF position is also provided to remove the band from the signal path

| LOW SHELF BOOST/CUT

±15 dB of Boost or Cut

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LOW SHELF FREQUENCIES

Selects frequency for the Low Shelf: 35, 60, 110, 220 Hz

| HIGH PASS FILTER

18dB/Octave 3-pole Filter at selectable frequencies: 50, 80,

160, and 300 Hz. An OFF

position is also provided to remove the filter from the signal path

| OUTPUT ATTENUATOR

Attenuates from 0 to Infinity

| EQL

Turns Equalizer ON and OFF

| PHASE BUTTON

Flips phase 180º

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POWER

Activates unit

REAR

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POWER INPUT

To Be Connected to the HA PSU04 Power Supply

| LINE OUTPUT

Male XLR Connector

| LINE INPUT

Female XLR Connector

| MIC INPUT

Female XLR Connector

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APPLICATIONS

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SPECIFICATIONS

  • Microphone input impedance: High=1200 Ω minimum; Low= 300 Ω minimum. Higher gain positions gradually have greater impedances, optimum for low gain ribbon mics. Input is transformer balanced and floating.
  • Line input impedance: 10 kΩ bridging, transformer balanced and floating.
  • Output impedance: Less than 75 Ω, Carnhill transformer balanced and floating, to drive a load of 600 Ω (Factory terminated).
  • D.I. input impedance: Greater than 2 MΩ, unbalanced.
  • Maximum output: Greater than +26,5 dBu into 600 Ω (internally terminated).
  • THD: Less than 0,025 % at 1 kHz, Less than 0,05 % at 100 Hz.
  •  Frequency response: 20 Hz (+0,3 dB) to 20 kHz (-0,2 dB).
  • Maximum Gain: Slightly greater than 80 dB.
  •  Output stage noise: Less than -125 dBu.
  • Power consumption: Less than 260 mA @48 V DC.
  • Dimensions (W x H x L): 482 mm x 44 mm (1 Rack unit) x 184 mm.

SIGNAL FLOW

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

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PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS
There doesn´t appear to be any signal at all arriving at the back XLR. Make

sure the GAIN knob is not in the ´Off´ position.
There still doesn´t appear to be any signal at all arriving at the back XLR.| Check to see if a jack cable has been left plugged into the front panel D.I.
Even at the lowest position on the GAIN knob I still have too much gain.| When this happens you should activate the PAD button. This will reduce the input by 20 dB ahead of the input transformer.
Condenser HA73EQ.| microphones| don´t| seem| to| work| with| Make sure the red +48 V button is pressed in to activate the phantom power sent to the microphone.
There doesn´t seem to be any output at all from the unit.| Check to see if the OUTPUT knob is fully turned down as this will attenuate the signal completely.
Sending a signal to the unit from a DAW overloads it terrible.| It is necessary to press the LINE button when sending it a line level source.

If not, it is expecting a Microphone signal with a very different impedance.

No matter how I adjust the EQ there doesn´t seem to be any tonal change.| Make sure you have corresponding button.| activated| the| EQ| with| its

WARRANTY STATEMENT

LIMITED 2 YEAR WARRANTY
Heritage Audio HA73EQ is warranted by Heritage Audio SL to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 2 years to the original purchaser. In the event of such defects, the product will be repaired without charge or, at our option, replaced with a new one if delivered to Heritage Audio prepaid, together with a copy of the sales slip or other proof of purchase date. The warranty excludes problems due to normal wear, abuse, shipping damage or failure to use the product in accordance with the specifications. Heritage Audio shall not be liable for damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss of time, interrupted operation or commercial loss or any other damages, whether incidental, consequential or otherwise. This warranty is not transferable. Heritage Audio and the Heritage Audio “H” logos are registered Trademarks owned and/or licensed by Heritage Audio.

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REGISTRATION

Please visit our website: https://heritageaudio.com/registration/

RECALL SHEETS

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HERITAGE AUDIO. C/ Alfonso Gómez, 38, 3C. 28037 Madrid – Spain.
Tel: +34 917 266 189
EMAIL: info@heritageaudio.com

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