AMS Neve 1073DPA Dual Mic Pre

From Analogue Legends to Modern Masters: The Neve Preamp.

The AMS Neve 1073DPA brings the unmistakable character of the world's most famous mic preamp into a compact, modern format. Designed for mixing engineers, producers, and professional studios, this dual-channel unit delivers the "big iron," punchy sound that has defined hit records across all genres for over 40 years. Whether you are tracking delicate vocals, acoustic instruments, or driving electric guitars hard for harmonic grit, the 1073DPA provides the authoritative presence and musicality required for world-class recordings.

Iconic Transformer-Balanced Warmth
At the heart of the 1073DPA are the exclusive Marinair specification transformers, used on both the input and output stages to produce the classic 1073 sound. These "big iron" transformers deliver a wide, linear bandwidth that maintains audiophile quality across the spectrum, providing rich, full-bodied lows, an assertive midrange, and sweet, airy highs. This unique analog character creates a depth and "weight" in the audio that digital algorithms cannot replicate.

Pure Class A Discrete Topology
The 1073DPA retains the discrete, Class A topology that made the original 1970s design famous. Constructed using traditional through-hole methods and hand-wired by Neve engineers in Burnley, UK, the audio path ensures maximum transparency and headroom. This military-grade build quality translates into a high-performance signal chain that remains consistent even under the most demanding session conditions.

Versatile Gain Staging and Harmonic Saturation
With a massive 80dB of gain available via the classic 5dB stepped Elma switch, this preamp can handle everything from high-output condensers to the quietest passive ribbon microphones. By utilizing the dedicated output trim controls, you can drive the Class A gain stages hard to introduce the musical harmonic saturation and drive for which the 1073 is world-renowned.

Main features:

• Two legendary 1073 microphone preamplifiers in a single 1U rackmount design.
  
• Hand-crafted and hand-wired by Neve in Burnley, UK.
  
• Exclusive Marinair transformers used on both input and output stages.
  
• Pure Class A discrete circuit topology retains the classic 1073 sound.
  
• Up to 80dB of microphone gain provided in 5dB stepped increments.
  
• Switchable input impedance settings of 300 ohms or 1200 ohms.
  
• Dedicated +/-10dB output trim controls for precise signal management on both channels.
  
• Switchable +48V phantom power and 180-degree phase reverse feature per channel.
  
• Signal clip LEDs illuminate 3-4dB before clipping occurs.
  
• High-quality input selector switch for easy source selection.
  
• Transformer-balanced and earth-free inputs for clean signal paths.

Tech Specs:

• Preamp Type: Solid State
  
• Number of Channels: 2
  
• Phantom Power: Yes
  
• Polarity Switch: Yes
• Mic Gain Range: +20dB to +80dB in 5dB steps
  
• Line Gain Range: -10dB to +20dB in 5dB steps
  
• Input Impedance (Mic): Switchable: 300Ω or 1200Ω
  
• Input Impedance (Line): 10kΩ
  
• Analogue Inputs: 2 x XLR (mic), 2 x XLR-1/4" combo (mic/line)
  
• Analogue Outputs: 2 x XLR (line)
  
• Frequency Response: 20Hz-40kHz (±-0.5dB)
  
• Rack Spaces: 1U
  
• Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable
  
• Dimensions (HxDxW): 45 x 48.2 x 254 mm
• Weight: 5 Kg
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