BAE 1073 Deluxe 500-Series Module

Description

BAE Audio is known for manufacturing high-end microphone preamps and EQs that are faithful to original vintage designs from the 70s and earlier. BAE prides itself on using high-end transformers for their products, and everything is kept as close to the vintage philosophy as possible. Not only does BAE choose the highest quality components, they also insist that everything is hand-wired/soldered using discreet electronics and not economized on a circuit board.

The 1073D (Deluxe) is essentially a 1073 module with extra high frequencies and a direct input for the 500 series market. Built using the same exact parts as the 10 series module, the 1073D features Carnhill transformers, Elma gold plated switches and Canford wire making this the best sounding Class A micpre EQ module on the block.

Because BAE did not want to compromise, the parts are such that they made this a 3 space wide module for optimal quality in contrast to building a smaller rack space version lacking the same premium components.

Features

• High Frequency: +/-16dB fixed frequency shelving at 10kHz, 12kHz and 16kHz
• Low Frequency: +/-16dB shelving with selectable frequencies
• Mid Range: +/-18dB peaking, fixed ´Q´ with, selectable centre frequencies
• High Pass Filter: 50Hz, 80Hz, 160Hz & 300Hz
• Phase Button: 180

Specs

Frequency Response

• 10Hz to -3dB at 55kHz

3 Band EQ

• HF: +/-16dB fixed frequency shelving at 10kHz, 12kHz and 16kHz
• LF: +/-16dB shelving with selectable frequencies of 35Hz, 60Hz, 110Hz & 220Hz
• MF: +/-18dB peaking, fixed ´Q´ with, selectable centre frequencies of 0.36kHz, 0.7kHz, 1.6kHz, 3.2kHz, 4.8kHz & 7.2kHz

High Pass Filter

• 50Hz, 80Hz, 160Hz & 300Hz

Mic Input Impedance

• 1200/300„¦

Line Input Impedance

• 10k ohm

DI Input Impedance

• 150k ohm

Output Impedance

• 35 ohm

Common Mode Rejection Ratio

• 100dB min @ 60Hz

Maximum Output Level

• +27.4 dBu @ 600 ohm

Power Requirements

• +/- 16VDC - 120mA

Gain dB

• 0 to 70 dB

Equivalent Input Noise

• -110 dBu; Unweighted 300kHz Bandwidth

Phase Button

• 180 degrees