Why you need the Bae 1073MPL 500 Series Mic Pre: The 1073MPL  from BAE  is a hand-wired mic preamp using Canford wire, with St. Ives (Carnhill) transformers, and Elma switches. It can be used by engineers, producers, and musicians for applications such as recording, broadcast TV, sound reinforcement, and more. The 1073 features a frequency range of 10 Hz to 55 kHz and has a 3-band equalizer. It is engineered in exactly the same way as the original: the same chassis construction, connectors, printed circuit board layouts, hand-wired looms, and circuitry. The 1073MPL is the 500 series version of the 1073MP, which is a mic pre-amp version of the 1073 equalizer with the same well-known characteristic Class A sound. In addition, other features include a high-impedance DI input for guitar or synth, an EQ switch, a phase switch, and a 48V phantom switch on the front panel. FEATURES: • All Class A, transformer-coupled design in a 500 series module • The same Class A components as the 1073 and 1084 • Illuminated phase reverse and phantom power push-buttons • Input impedance selector switch between 1200 and 300 ohms • Line level capability for extra versatility as a line preamp • High impedance DI for guitar and synth • Same Carnhill St Ives transformers as the 1073 and 1084 • Same modular design and hand-wiring BAE is known for