With balanced I/O for standalone use, new level knobs, and internal enhancements over the original version, theGolden Age Project EQ-73 MKIIis a 3-band equalizer that uses vintage-style electronics and Tantalum capacitors in the signal path to deliver classic tonality for musicians, producers, and audio engineers. Its balanced XLR and 1/4″ I/O connectors enable traditional operation with professional outboard gear, while its 1/4″ TRS insert jack provides unbalanced connectivity for easy insertion into insert jack-equipped Golden Age Project gear or other unbalanced audio equipment.

Built in the style of a classic 1073 EQ module, the EQ-73 MKII’s Class-A circuit has stepped frequency controls that reach from 20 Hz to 24 kHz, a dual inductor-based midrange bell-type band, and shelving filters for the low and high bands. Apply generous gain to each bandthe low and mid bands have 15 dB, while the high band has 18 dB and bypass individual bands via the dedicated EQ in/out switches between each band’s frequency and gain controls.

What’s New on the MKII

• IC-based I/O section with balanced connections
• Supports standalone operation
• New knobs for the level controls
• Small coupling caps in parallel with all electrolytic caps in the IC-based I/O section

An Updated Take on a Classic

• Vintage-style electronic components
• Similar to the EQ section in the classic 1073 module, minus the high-pass filter
• Tantalum capacitors in the signal path
• External power supply helps avoid interference with the audio circuits
• Selectable ground-lift jumper
• Durable build quality

Three EQ Bands

• Three bands with dual inductor-based midrange band
• Stepped selection of frequency bands
• Frequency selections from 20 Hz to 24 kHz
• Up to 15 dB of boost/cut for low and midrange bands, up to 18 dB of boost/cut for high band
• Low and high bands are shelving filters, midrange band is bell type
• Bypass switch per band

Balanced and Unbalanced I/O

• Balanced XLR-1/4″ combo input, and XLR and 1/4″ TRS balanced outputs for line-level operation
• Unbalanced input and output connections via 1/4″ TRS insert jack with nominal working level of approximately -18 dBu
• Works as a standalone EQ, or with Golden Age Project models equipped with insert jacks

Compact and Rack-Compatible

• Compact, half-rack width
• Desktop friendly
• Can be rack-mounted with a Golden Age Project Pre-73 preamplifier via a UNITE rack kit (both available separately) for a 19″ 1073-style signal chain

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