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Name: Behringer 1273 Microphone Preamp
Brand: Behringer
SKU: 1140782
Price: 605.00 GBP
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Rating: 5.00 (2 reviews)

The Behringer 1273 is designed as a dual-channel microphone preamp, allowing you to record two sources—such as vocals and instruments—simultaneously. With independent channels, each featuring its own 3-band EQ, high-pass filter, and send/return insert loop, the 1273 easily handles stereo setups or multiple performers in one session.

Behringer 1273 Microphone Preamp

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Brand: Behringer

Product code: 1140782

Behringer 1273 Microphone Preamp

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Behringer 1273 Microphone Preamp

£605

The Behringer 1273 is a 2-channel microphone preamplifier and equalizer in a 2U rack format, built around an all-discrete Class A circuit with custom Midas input and output transformers. It delivers up to 80 dB of clean, resistor-stepped gain and adds an inductor-based 3-band EQ plus a 5-position high-pass filter to every recording. Front-panel...

Number of Channels: 2
Frequency Range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 1200 Ohm, 300 Ohm
Phantom Power: Yes
Inputs: Balanced XLR/Jack 6.3 mm Combo, Jack 6.3 mm, Return, XLR
Outputs: Jack 6,3mm, Send, XLR

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Behringer 1273 Microphone Preamp

Custom Midas input and output transformers on every channel preserve signal integrity and add the subtle coloration associated with classic British preamps.
Resistor-stepped rotary gain switch provides up to 80 dB of adjustment per channel for precise, repeatable level setting on any source.
This model features an inductor-based 3-band EQ with selectable frequencies (35/60/110/220 Hz, 360–7200 Hz, 10/12/16 kHz) to shape tone with vintage musicality.
Combo XLR/jack mic-line inputs, dedicated instrument inputs, insert points, phantom power, polarity switch, and a Tone button that switches transformer impedance for ribbon and vintage mics.

Behringer 1273 — 2-Channel Microphone Preamplifier and Equalizer

The Behringer 1273 is a 2-channel microphone preamplifier and equalizer that distills the sound of the legendary British 1073 console module into a single 2U rack unit. Built around a fully discrete Class A signal path with custom Midas input and output transformers, it delivers up to 80 dB of clean, resistor-stepped gain per channel.

Custom Midas Transformers and Tone Switching

Each channel carries custom-built Midas transformers on both the input and output stages, supplying the harmonic character of classic British preamps. A dedicated Tone button switches the input transformer impedance to optimise the load for ribbon and vintage dynamic microphones.

Preamp Performance and Headroom

The discrete Class A topology and resistor-stepped gain network give the unit quiet, repeatable level control.

Number of Channels: 2 — full stereo or dual-mono recording capabilities are available in one rack unit.
Maximum Gain: 80 dB — handles low-output ribbon and dynamic microphones
Phantom Power: Yes (48 V, per channel) with polarity switch and Tone button for impedance matching

Inductor-Based 3-Band EQ and High-Pass Filter

The 3-band equalizer uses inductor-based rotary switches, delivering the broad, musical shaping response of the original 1073. A passive third-order high-pass filter with five selectable frequencies cleans up rumble.

Low Band: 35 / 60 / 110 / 220 Hz — shapes warmth and weight
Mid Band: 360 / 700 / 1600 / 3200 / 4800 / 7200 Hz
High Band: 10 / 12 / 16 kHz — opens or tames the air on cymbals

Connectivity and Rack Integration

Every input and output runs through the Midas transformer stage, with balanced XLR and 6.3 mm jack connections on the front and rear panels. Front-panel Hi-Z instrument inputs accept guitars and basses directly.

Inputs: Balanced XLR/Jack 6.3 mm combo, Jack 6.3 mm instrument, XLR mic, 6.3 mm insert return
Outputs: XLR main, Jack 6.3 mm line, 6.3 mm insert send
Rack Format: 19-inch / 2U with 7-segment LED meter per channel

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Number of Channels: 2

This product has two channels, giving you the flexibility to connect two audio sources at once. This configuration allows you to combine different instruments and effects, enriching your sonic expression and giving you more variability.

Rackmountable: Yes

Mounts in a standard rack. This design provides convenient installation and organization of equipment in the studio or on stage, saving space and facilitating access to controls.

Phantom Power: Yes

Phantom power provides the necessary voltage for condenser microphones that require an external power source to operate properly. This power supply is built directly into the microphone input, eliminating the need for additional power supplies.