Golden Age Project EQ-73 Premier

Optimize your audio with unparalleled tonal precision using the Golden Age Project EQ-73 Premier. This solid-state, single-channel equalizer delivers the punch and clarity demanded by professional studios and engineers who require exacting control over low, mid, and high frequencies.

The EQ-73 Premier’s three-band semi-parametric equalizer features selectable Q types, allowing you to tailor the bandwidth of each frequency band for surgical or broad tonal adjustments. With a boost/cut range of ±15 dB on lows and mids and ±18 dB on highs, you gain extensive flexibility to sculpt sound precisely how you want it.

Covering a broad frequency spectrum—from deep lows at 20 Hz up to shimmering highs at 24 kHz—this unit handles everything from sub-bass rumble to airy high-end detail. The dual UK-made Carnhill inductors in the midrange section provide warm, musical character, enhancing the sonic richness of your recordings without coloration.

• Solid-state Class A circuit design ensures low noise and high headroom for transparent, punchy sound shaping
• Selectable Q type per band offers versatility in tone shaping, from narrow cuts to wide boosts
• Bypass switches for each band allow for quick A/B comparisons and precise EQ application
• Flexible input/output configuration with 1 x XLR-1/4″ combo input, 1 x XLR and 1 x 1/4″ output ensures compatibility with diverse studio setups
• Insert jack (1 x 1/4″ TRS) enables integration with external processors or preamps for expanded signal routing
• Stepped frequency selectors provide consistent recall and accurate channel matching in multi-unit configurations

Encased in a robust half-rack width chassis finished in classic RAF blue-gray with tactile Marconi knobs, the EQ-73 Premier combines vintage aesthetics with modern reliability. Its external 24 V AC power supply minimizes interference, preserving signal integrity during critical mixing and tracking sessions.

At a compact 1U half-rack size, this unit fits seamlessly into existing rigs without sacrificing build quality or sonic performance. The balanced input and output stages use a Burr Brown OPA 2602 op-amp to maintain clean signal flow and reduce distortion.

Designed to replicate and extend the legendary British 1073 console EQ’s iconic sound, the Golden Age Project EQ-73 Premier provides the authoritative, warm, and musical tone that has defined countless hit recordings. This affordable, meticulously engineered equalizer empowers audio professionals to sculpt their sound with confidence and precision.