80 SERIES COLLECTION (8173 & 6673)

Heritage Audio 80 SERIES COLLECTION: two legendary console EQ plugins. Get ultimate analog warmth & precision, infusing your mixes with classic soul.

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80 SERIES COLLECTION (8173 & 6673)｜Dual Firepower of Legendary Console EQs, Yours to Own

Two Legendary Console EQ Plugins, Bringing Unparalleled Warmth and Precision to Your Mix

The Heritage Audio 80 SERIES COLLECTION is a professional-gradeEQ plugin bundle that precisely recreates the soul of two legendary hardware consoles: HA8173 and HA6673. At its core, this collection merges the classic '73' circuit architecture with the unique mid-range designs of the '81' and '66', offering powerful four-band EQ processing capabilities to bring authenticanalog tone and warm texture to your digital audio workstation.

Compared to single-function EQ plugins on the market, the 80 SERIES COLLECTION offers a more comprehensive solution by bundling two complementary tools. It's not justconsole emulation, but the digital culmination of Peter Rodriguez's decades of hardware design experience, allowing you to simultaneously possess the authority and precision of the HA8173 and the broad adaptability and tonal sculpting flexibility of the HA6673 within the samemixing toolkit. This eliminates the need to switch between different plugins, enabling you to tackle various challenges from single track to bus processing.

Quick Facts Product Overview

Brand:Heritage Audio
Model:80 SERIES COLLECTION (8173 & 6673)
Plugin Formats:VST2, VST3, AU, AAX (64-bit)
Authorization Method:iLok License Manager (Supports iLok Cloud or iLok USB Key)
Includes Plugins:HA8173, HA6673
Applicable Scenarios:Mixing, Mastering, Vocal Processing, Drum Tone Sculpting, Guitar & Bass EQ Adjustment

Who is the 80 SERIES COLLECTION for?

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適合誰購買

Mix engineers seeking classic Neve-style analog tone, who want to recreate the warmth and punch of a console in their DAW.
Music producers needing versatile EQ tools, who want a single plugin set to handle vocals, drums, guitars, and various other sound sources.
Users who already own basic EQ plugins and want to upgrade to more characterful and colored professional-grade processing tools.

誰不適合購買

Users seeking completely transparent, uncolored digital EQs, as this series is known for its unique analog coloration.
Users with extremely limited computer CPU performance, as high-quality analog emulation plugins typically require more system resources.
Beginners who only need a simple three-band EQ, as this series offers more complex four-band EQs with multiple frequency point selections.

Heritage Audio 80 Series Core Technologies and Features

Dual Legendary EQ Models:The bundle includes two plugins, HA8173 and HA6673, which respectively blend the essence of the '73 with the '81, and the '73 with the '66 classic consoles, offering unparalleled tonal versatility.
HA8173 - Precise Authority: Combining the classic '73 architecture with the '81 mid-range design, it offers a powerful 4-band EQ. Its precise and musical control is particularly suitable for processing sound sources requiring clarity and punch, such as drums, guitars, and bass.
HA6673 - Broad Versatility: Building upon the '73 foundation, it incorporates the '66 mid-range and expands the original mid-frequency point selections, creating a wider tonal palette. It's an ideal choice for vocals, mix buses, or full arrangements, effortlessly switching between vintage warmth and modern clarity.
Extended High-Frequency Design: Both plugins feature a Baxandall-style high-frequency Shelf EQ and offer athree-position frequency switch, far surpassing the original hardware's fixed 12kHz design, bringing unprecedented flexibility and precision to high-frequency processing.
Faithful Analog Recreation: The Heritage Audio team has invested significant effort to ensure that each plugin faithfully reproduces the tonal characteristics, non-linear behavior, and rich, warm analog texture of the original hardware, providing you with an authentic console mixing experience in a digital environment.

HA8173 EQ Feature Details

Tonal Characteristics: Blends the classic punch of the '73 with the mid-range clarity of the '81, resulting in an authoritative, focused, and musical sound.
Core Architecture: Offers 4-band EQ control, including a high-pass filter, low-frequency shelf, two mid-frequency bell EQs, and a high-frequency shelf.
High-Frequency Design: Features a Baxandall-style high-frequency shelf with three selectable frequencies, offering more precise high-frequency sculpting capabilities than the original.
Optimal Applications: Highly suitable for sound sources requiring clarity and punch, such as mix buses, drums, electric guitars, and bass.

HA6673 EQ Feature Details

Tonal Characteristics: Blends the warm foundation of the '73 with the broad mid-range of the '66, resulting in a flexible and versatile tone, full of vintage soul.
Core Architecture: Also a 4-band EQ, but expands the mid-frequency point selections based on the '73, offering immense tonal sculpting flexibility.
High-Frequency Design: Like the HA8173, it features a Baxandall-style high-frequency shelf with three selectable frequencies, ensuring the flexibility required for modern mixing.
Optimal Applications: Suitable for sound sources requiring broad tonal options and warm texture, such as vocals, mix buses, and full arrangement processing.

Technical Specifications (Tech Specs)

Plugin Type	Classic Console EQ Emulation Bundle
Includes Plugins	HA8173, HA6673
Supported Formats	VST2, VST3, AU, AAX (64-bit only)
System Requirements (Mac)	macOS 10.13 or higher (Native support for Intel & Apple Silicon)
System Requirements (Windows)	Windows 10 or higher
Authorization Method	iLok License Manager (Supports iLok Cloud or iLok 2/3 USB Key)
EQ Bands	4-Band (High Shelf, High-Mid Bell, Low-Mid Bell, Low Shelf) + High-Pass Filter
High-Frequency Type	Baxandall Shelf with 3-position frequency switch

80 SERIES COLLECTION Pros and Cons

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Pros

Get two legendary console EQs with different characteristics at once, offering excellent value for money.
The tone is rich in analog warmth and musicality, capable of injecting life into sterile digital mixes.
Extended high and mid-frequency options offer greater flexibility and modern applicability than the original hardware.

Notes to Know

Requires an iLok account for authorization (free iLok Cloud authorization is available).
The plugins have a distinct analog coloration, making them unsuitable for users seeking completely transparent, uncolored EQs.
High-quality emulation algorithms may consume more CPU resources than native DAW EQs.

80 SERIES COLLECTION FAQ

Q：What does the Heritage Audio 80 SERIES COLLECTION (8173 & 6673) plugin bundle include?

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A：This bundle includes two independent EQ plugins: HA8173 and HA6673. They respectively simulate and blend the EQ circuits of different classic consoles, offering a diverse range of tonal options.

Q：What is the biggest difference between HA8173 and HA6673?

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A：The main difference lies in the mid-range. The HA8173 combines the '81' mid-range for a more authoritative and punchy sound; the HA6673 combines the '66' mid-range for a broader and more malleable tone.

Q：Is the 80 SERIES COLLECTION suitable for beginners?

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A：Yes, it is. Although powerful, its intuitive interface allows beginners to easily get started and immediately experience the significant improvement that high-quality analog EQ brings to mixing.

Q：Do I need a physical iLok USB hardware key to use the 80 SERIES COLLECTION?

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A：No, you don't. This plugin suite supports iLok Cloud authorization. You only need to install the free iLok License Manager software and be connected to the internet to activate the plugins, without needing to purchase a physical hardware key.

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Guarantee: This product comes with an official license key, ensuring successful activation and registration.
Delivery: The serial number and download information will be sent via email; no physical shipment is required.
Support: We provide basic technical assistance for installation and activation. In case of activation issues, we will help coordinate with the manufacturer for resolution.
Warranty: License and download rights are maintained according to the manufacturer’s policy; software updates, upgrades, and version changes are subject to the manufacturer’s announcements.
Customer Service: For questions regarding license, compatibility, or installation, please contact THINK2 customer support for immediate assistance.

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