Vintage Sonics, Cutting-edge DSP, and ADAT Lightpipe
Heritage Audio’s i73 Pro Edge is a USB-C audio interface with two classic 73-style preamps, line and instrument inputs, and eight channels of ADAT Lightpipe I/O. Taking inspiration from the legendary British “73” console module that wrote the book on characterful mic preamplification, the i73 Pro Edge leverages old-school transformer-balanced, pure Class A circuit topologies to deliver the assertive vintage-flavored sonics that made the originals sought after by discerning audio pros for over half a century. Painstakingly developed over the course of two years by a talented team of musicians, producers, and engineers, the i73 Pro Edge is packed with sophisticated features aimed at the modern DAW-based studio. And since it’s powered by sophisticated DSP for real-time processing with imperceptible latency, the i73 Pro Edge provides unprecedented versatility for a compact audio interface. Finally, the i73 Pro Edge includes a suite of exclusive plug-ins to add even more tools to your musical tool kit. Add one to your studio setup and hear what you’ve been missing!
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Peak performance from mic, line, and instrument sources
The Heritage Audio i73 Pro Edge transforms microphone selection into an artistic decision rather than a technical one. With 70dB of gain on tap, you’ll be able to choose mics for their sonic qualities, not their output. Finally, you can feel free to deploy your favorite low-output passive ribbon mic on quiet sources! The i73 Pro Edge also accommodates instrument sources via its great-sounding front-panel JFET hi-Z DI input as well as line-level sources via the 1/4-inch jacks of its rear-panel XLR combo connectors. What’s more, the i73 Pro Edge allows you to connect eight additional analog channels via ADAT optical. TRS jacks are also provided for connecting studio monitors and headphones.
Real-time processing via the DSP-powered mixer
The i73 Pro Edge incorporates an onboard ultra-low-latency DSP-powered virtual mixing console that gives you flexible monitoring through speakers or headphones — each with its own independent configurable mix within the mixer. But there’s more! It also lets you process your tracks in real time with an ever-growing set of effects based on Heritage Audio’s own private gear collection. You can even record both wet and dry streams from the mixer to your DAW simultaneously as well as insert third-party native plug-ins via the mixer’s Aux channels. Offering deliciously warm and punchy sonics and amazing operational flexibility, the i73 Pro Edge is a compelling value that’s just too good to pass up!
Includes a suite of exclusive plug-ins
This Heritage Audio interface offers you more than exceptional sound quality and versatility. You also get a suite of exclusive plug-ins modeled after rare, legendary studio hardware. These plug-ins cover plenty of sonic ground, from preamp emulations to delays, reverbs, and beyond. Plus, some of the plug-ins come with complementary DSP versions, which run within the i73 interface itself, freeing up processing power on your computer. Just register your audio interface with Heritage Audio and redeem your plug-ins right away.
Plug-ins included:
- BritStrip
- HA 240 Gold Foil Verb
- HA 1200 TapeSat
- HA15Pro
- Heritage TAPEoPLEX
- Small Recording Amp SERIAL # C 17744
Heritage Audio: legendary performance and epic value
Founded in 2011 by engineer/producer Peter Rodriguez, Heritage Audio designs and manufactures equipment inspired by legendary vintage British and American pro audio equipment. Leveraging classic handwired, transformer-coupled Class A circuitry for outstanding sonic performance, Heritage Audio gear features enhanced functionality aimed at today’s studio workflows. Designed to stringent tolerances and meticulously crafted in the company’s factory in Spain, Heritage Audio gear delivers clean, problem-free audio with generous headroom and the warm, punchy, vintage-flavored sonics we all crave. Sweetwater is proud to offer you this distinguished line of high-performance pro audio equipment.
Heritage Audio i73 Pro Edge Dual-channel USB-C Audio Interface Features:
- 2 Class A 73-style preamps with 70dB of gain
- Mic/line inputs on combo XLR jacks, dedicated JFET hi-Z instrument DI input
- 8 additional analog channels via ADAT Lightpipe I/O
- DSP powered for real-time processing with imperceptible latency
- Direct monitoring via virtual onboard mixer
- Analog headphone output and TRS monitor outputs independently controlled via mixer
- Includes a suite of exclusive Heritage Audio plug-ins and effects
- Record both wet and dry signals from mixer to DAW at the same time
- Recording, mixing, and playback at up to 24-bit/192kHz
- 48V phantom power, pad, and polarity reverse
- Mono, mute, and dim buttons
- Class-leading AD/DA conversion
- USB-C cable included for connection to computer
- MIDI DIN in/out connector
- Attractive design reminiscent of classic British consoles
