Neve 1073SPX Mono Mic Preamp & EQ

Neve 1073SPX Mono Mic Preamp & EQ

The Neve 1073SPX Mono Mic Preamp & EQ is a single 1073 channel, with mic preamp, three-band inductor EQ and high-pass filter, in a 1U rackmount unit with modern studio features. Marinair transformers on the input and output stages keep the classic 1073 sound.

Front-panel mic, line and DI inputs, pre- and post-EQ insert loops and an LED meter make it easy to use for tracking vocals, bass, guitars and more.

Features

• Genuine 1073 transformer-coupled mic preamp and EQ in a 1U 19-inch rack unit
• Neve Marinair transformers on the input and output stages
• Front mic, line and DI inputs, plus rear mic/line inputs with switching
• Switchable +48V phantom power, high/low impedance, −20dB pad and DI ground lift
• Phase reverse and EQ in/out
• Pre-EQ insert: send from the preamp, return before the EQ
• Post-EQ insert: send after the EQ, return before the output stage
• Seven-segment LED meter showing input, EQ or output level up to +24dB
• Output level control
• External multi-voltage power supply

What's Included

• 1 × Neve 1073SPX mono mic preamp and EQ
• 1 × external power supply

Specifications

Preamp and EQ

• Mic gain: Up to 80dB in 5dB steps
• 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

Format

• Size: 1U, 19-inch rackmount
• Power: External multi-voltage PSU