NE573
Microphone Preamplifier
NE573 is a classic Class A transformer microphone preamp recreated for the 500-series format, delivering the punch, weight, and musical authority heard on countless iconic recordings. Built around original-style architecture, it operates at true 24-volt power and features IGS Custom input and output transformers, Grayhill switches, and an original Motorola transistor in the output stage. With switchable input impedance and a buffered instrument input, NE573 adapts effortlessly to modern studio workflows while preserving the unmistakable tone of the golden era. It is a powerful, versatile preamp designed for engineers who value character, impact, and authenticity.
Classic Class A Architecture
NE573 is designed around a pure Class A signal path, faithfully following the topology of the original design that shaped decades of recorded music. Its circuit prioritizes tone, headroom, and musical saturation over modern shortcuts.
Authentic Components, Authentic Sound
The preamp operates at 24 volts and uses carefully selected components identical in behavior to the original units, including IGS Custom transformers, Grayhill switches, and a Motorola transistor in the output stage. These elements are central to the unmistakable punch and midrange authority.
Vintage Tone, Modern Flexibility
Switchable input impedance allows precise microphone matching, while the buffered instrument input makes NE573 equally effective for guitars, basses, and synths. This versatility transforms a vintage-voiced preamp into a modern studio workhorse.
A Proven Sonic Legacy
NE573 captures the sound responsible for some of the most celebrated records ever made, delivering bold transients, rich harmonics, and unmistakable presence in a compact 500-series format.
