Essential Information About the Heritage Audio i73 PRO One Audio Interface
- Class A 73-style preamp with transformer and up to 70 dB of gain for rich, dense recordings, studio-style.
- USB-C and 24-bit / 192 kHz conversion for precise capture and detailed playback, from home studio to mobile.
- Low-latency monitoring with independent headphone and speaker mixes via the built-in MIXER.
- Real-time DSP processing: record DRY and WET simultaneously in your DAW to maintain control during recording.
The Heritage Audio "73" Sound: Console Spirit in a USB-C Interface
With the i73 PRO One, Heritage Audio translates its "golden age" philosophy into a compact format: a true entry into the aesthetic of 73-style preamps, where Class A and the transformer provide definition, musical attack, and a sense of depth right from the source. Designed as a portable studio interface, it aims for a direct workflow: a good microphone, a good take, and a coherent chain without distractions.
An Interface Designed to Record Quickly, Well, Anywhere
The i73 PRO One targets singers, podcasters, guitarists/bassists, and producers who want a
"mix-ready" recording right at the input, without relying on external racks. The three input options (MIC, JFET DI, LINE) make adapting to each source easy, while low-latency monitoring allows comfortable recording even during busy sessions.
Monitoring, DSP, and Routing: A Modern Workflow Without Losing the Analog Feel
Built-in MIXER: Listen Exactly to What You Need
The integrated monitoring console is designed to maintain clear and responsive listening: speakers and headphones have
independent mixes, configurable within the MIXER. Convenient for adjusting a vocalist's foldback without affecting the main mix, or creating a dedicated headphone balance during tracking.
Real-Time Processing and DRY/WET Recording
The internal DSP allows real-time processing in the MIXER with tools modeled after Heritage Audio's external hardware collection. For maximum flexibility, you can
simultaneously record DRY and WET signals to your digital audio workstation, and even integrate third-party native plugins via the MIXER's auxiliary channels according to your workflow.
Quick Session Control
The
Mono,
Mute, and
DIM functions, as well as the
pad and
phase inversion, speed up takes and adjustments without breaking the creative flow.
Technical Specifications
Interface and Conversion
- USB-C audio interface
- Resolution: 24-bit / 192 kHz
- State-of-the-art AD/DA conversion
Preamp and Input Processing
- Class A 73-style preamp with up to 70 dB gain
- +48 V phantom power switchable per channel
- Pad and phase inversion buttons
Inputs
- 1x combo microphone / line XLR input
- 1x combo microphone / line mini-DIN input
Monitoring and Features
- Low-latency monitoring console with independent mixes (via built-in MIXER)
- Functions: Mono, Mute, and DIM
- Simultaneous DRY and WET recording from the MIXER to the DAW
- Ability to insert third-party native plugins via MIXER auxiliary channels
Compatibility
- Compatible with MacOS and Windows 10 and 11
Power, Dimensions, and Weight
- Included: External power supply
- Dimensions: 154 x 200 x 90 mm
- Weight: 1.26 kg