B173 mkII
Single-channel British-style preamp
US PRICE: $449
Classic British warmth; small footprint.
The B173 mkII mic preamp packs a massive punch, delivering the muscular lows, assertive mids, and glossy highs characteristic of a vintage ‘73 preamp in a budget-friendly half-rack unit. It’s the most portable 1073-style British-sound preamp around, bringing you classic British tone to both microphones and DI-captured instruments.
Cinemag transformer-driven weight and color.
B173 mkII leverages Cinemag transformers on both the input and output stages. As a result, it delivers a whopping 70 dB of gain with a low noise floor for clean tones with minimal distortion. You get plenty of low-noise headroom ideal for using low-output ribbon mics on quiet sources. B173 mkII imparts a bold sonic assertiveness that beefs up any signal that passes through it.
The front-mounted DI (Hi-Z) input adds a harmonically rich tone to guitars, keyboards, and synthesizers. The stepped input gain and variable output attenuation allow for perfect control over transformer saturation.
Technical
Preamp TypeSolid State
Number of Channels1
Phantom PowerYes
Polarity SwitchYes
Analog Inputs1 x XLR (mic), 1 x 1/4″ (Hi-Z)
Analog Outputs1 x 1/4″ TRS
Rack SpacesHalf-rack
Power Source24V AC Adapter (included)
Height1.75″
Depth6.5″
Width9.5″
Weight3.2 lbs.
Manufacturer Part NumberB173MK2
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