Golden Age
22Also known as: Golden Age Audio, Golden Age Project, GAP
UnclaimedGolden Age is a Swedish pro audio manufacturer based in Alingsås, founded by Bo Medin as an offshoot of his distribution company Golden Age Music. The brand focuses on affordable, vintage-style recording equipment — recreating the sonic character of classic studio hardware at price points aimed at home and project studios. It became widely known in 2006 with the release of the PRE-73, a microph...
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Golden Age is a Swedish pro audio manufacturer based in Alingsås, founded by Bo Medin as an offshoot of his distribution company Golden Age Music. The brand focuses on affordable, vintage-style recording equipment — recreating the sonic character of classic studio hardware at price points aimed at home and project studios. It became widely known in 2006 with the release of the PRE-73, a microphone preamp modeled on the Neve 1073, whose distinctive red chassis began showing up in both professional and home studios worldwide.
The product range spans microphone preamps (the PRE-73 line, including Jr., MKIII, and Premier variants), compressors (Comp-2A, Comp-3A, Comp-54), equalizers (EQ-73, EQ-81), and a broad microphone lineup covering ribbon (R1, R2), condenser (GA-47, GA-251, GA-800), and dynamic models. A higher-tier Premier series uses hand-built, small-batch construction with upgraded components for users seeking closer fidelity to the classic designs that inspired the line.
The company is frequently referenced in forums like Gearspace and TalkBass as an entry point into Neve-style and vintage ribbon sounds without the cost of boutique or vintage originals. It is often abbreviated as GAP (Golden Age Project) in pro audio communities.
Golden Age has 60 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Preamps, Condenser Microphones, and Effects Processors. Their gear is featured by 11 artists, with the strongest followings in Electronic, Pop, and Rock. Notable users include Giacomo Bucci, Deadmau5, and Nathan Williams. Golden Age's catalog spans the full price spectrum — from entry-level options to high-end flagships.
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