Neve 1073 Classic Mono Mic Preamp & EQ Module

Neve 1073 Classic Mono Mic Preamp & EQ Module

The Neve 1073 Classic Mono Mic Preamp & EQ Module is the original Neve channel amplifier: a Class A, transformer-coupled mic preamp with the famous three-band inductor EQ and high-pass filter. It is hand-wired in Burnley to the original 1970s design, using the same circuit and components.

The module needs a powered Neve rack, a compatible console or a custom housing to operate. Neve builds the 1073 in horizontal and vertical versions, so check the orientation with us before ordering. Rack not included, and any pictured racks or additional modules are not included.

Features

• Class A, transformer-coupled 1073 microphone preamp with up to 80dB of gain in 5dB steps
• Three-band inductor EQ: fixed 12kHz high shelf, six-position mid peak and four-position low shelf
• Four-position 18dB/octave high-pass filter
• EQ in/out and phase reverse switches
• Selectable 300Ω or 1200Ω microphone input impedance
• Transformer-balanced, earth-free inputs and output
• Hand-built and hand-wired by Neve in Burnley, England, to the original design

What's Included

• 1 × Neve 1073 Classic mono module

Specifications

Mic amplifier

• Microphone input: 300Ω or 1200Ω, gain +20dB to +80dB in 5dB steps, transformer balanced and earth free
• Line input: 10kΩ bridging, gain −10dB to +20dB in 5dB steps, transformer balanced and earth free
• Output: >+26dBu maximum into 600Ω, 75Ω output impedance at 1kHz, transformer balanced and earth free
• Distortion: ≤0.07% from 50Hz to 10kHz at +20dBu output into 600Ω (80kHz bandwidth)
• Frequency response: ±0.5dB 20Hz to 20kHz, −3dB at 40kHz (EQ out)
• Noise: ≤−83dBu at all line gain settings, EQ in or out (22Hz to 22kHz)
• EIN: Better than −125dBu at 60dB gain

EQ

• High frequency: ±16dB shelving, fixed at 12kHz
• Mid frequency: ±18dB peaking, fixed Q, selectable 360Hz, 700Hz, 1.6kHz, 3.2kHz, 4.8kHz or 7.2kHz
• Low frequency: ±16dB shelving, selectable 35Hz, 60Hz, 110Hz or 220Hz
• High-pass filter: 18dB/octave, selectable 50Hz, 80Hz, 160Hz or 300Hz
• Switches: EQ in/out and 180° phase reverse

Module dimensions

• Width: 45mm (1.8in)
• Height: 222mm (8.75in)
• Depth: 254mm (10in)
• Weight: Approx. 2.5kg (5.5lb)