Neve 1073-SPX Mono Microphone Preamp & EQ - Enquire to confirm stock

The Definitive British Sound, Evolved.

The Neve 1073SPX is more than just a preamp; it is a meticulously crafted piece of audio history evolved for the modern age. Considered the "Holy Grail" of characterful preamplification, this 1U rackmount unit brings the definitive, punchy "British sound" to mixing engineers, recording artists, and professional studios. Whether you are tracking soaring vocals, rich acoustic guitars, or thick bass, the 1073SPX provides the authoritative weight and musicality required for top-tier productions.

Authentic Marinair Transformer Warmth 
At the core of the 1073SPX are exclusive Marinair® transformers used on the microphone input, line input, and output stages. These "big iron" components are essential for producing the wide, linear bandwidth and legendary harmonic saturation that defined hit records for over 40 years. For the user, this translates into formidable lows, an assertive midrange, and sweet, airy highs that allow tracks to sit perfectly in a mix.

Discrete Class A Engineering 
The 1073SPX retains the same discrete, Class A topology made famous by the original 1970s modules. While it utilizes modern production techniques like in-house SMT for certain components, the critical audio path remains constructed using through-hole methods to ensure sonic authenticity. This provides a massive 80dB of gain, giving you enough headroom and transparency to capture the most subtle details of a passive ribbon mic or the aggressive drive of a rock vocal.

Versatile Modern Workflow 
While the soul is vintage, the features are strictly modern. A dedicated front-panel DI input allows for quick instrument recording without re-patching cables, while the balanced insert loop (switchable pre- or post-EQ) offers ultimate flexibility for integrating outboard processors. Additionally, the 7-stage LED meter with PPM ballistics provides precise variable-point monitoring across the signal chain, ensuring your levels are always optimized for your DAW.

Main features:

• Genuine 1073 transformer-coupled microphone preamplifier and EQ circuit.
  
• Exclusive Neve Marinair transformers used on both the input and output stages.
  
• Discrete, Class A topology and through-hole construction for the audio path to maintain sonic authenticity.
  
• Microphone gain range from +20dB to +80dB in accurate 5dB steps.
  
• Musical three-band inductor-based EQ featuring a fixed 12kHz high-frequency shelf and two selectable bands with boost/cut.
  
• Switchable high pass filter with an 18dB per octave slope and four selectable frequencies.
  
• Dedicated front-panel instrument DI input for fast recording without the need for re-patching.
  
• Flexible connectivity with independent switching between front-panel combi-connectors and rear-panel inputs.
  
• Balanced +4dBu insert send and return loop with a switchable pre- or post-EQ insertion point.
  
• Detailed 7-stage LED peak level meter that can monitor the signal at the input, EQ, or output stages.
  
• Rotary output level fader for precise headroom control when tracking into a DAW.
  
• Professional 1U 19-inch rack-mount enclosure designed for modern studio integration.
  
• Internal slot for an optional mastering-grade digital I/O module.

Tech Specs:

• Preamp Type: Solid State
• Number of Channels: 1
• Phantom Power: Yes
• Pads:-20dB
• Polarity Switch: Yes
• EQ: 3-band EQ, Highpass Filter
• Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz (±0.5dB)
• Analogue Inputs: 1 x XLR-1/4" Combo (mic/line) 2 x XLR (mic, line)
• Analogue Outputs: 1 x XLR (line)
• Other I/O: 1 x 1/4" (DI I/P), 2 x 1/4" (send, return)
• Rack Spaces: 1U
• Power Source: External Power Supply (included)
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 1480 x 44 x 310mm
• Weight: Approx. 5Kg
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