Neve 1073DPX Dual Mic Preamp and EQ

2 independent, genuine Neve 1073® transformer-coupled mic pre / EQ circuits, in a single 2U 19″ rack mount enclosure

The Neve 1073DPX is dual mic preamp and EQ designed and built in England to the exact specifications of the original 1073 with matched components to ensure the sound remains true.

The 1073DPX has two channels of Neve 1073® Class A design microphone preamplifiers, each with 3-band EQ (fixed HF plus two switchable bands with cut/boost capability) and high pass filter, adding warmth and depth to recordings, bringing out subtle ambience, maintaining spatial positioning, and capturing a more precise image – embodying, think many engineers and producers, the essence of the genuine Neve sound.

Building on the Neve 1073® classic module features, the 1073DPX introduces extra functionality with integrated DI input, phantom power, selectable Insert feature, level meters, selectable headphone monitoring and front input connectors on each channel for easy and direct connection of microphones and instruments. The 19” rack-mount 2U unit includes an external multi-voltage PSU

An optional Digital I/O module can be fitted into the 1073DPX and provides AES and FireWire digital connectivity at a range of sample rates. Mastering-grade converters are used and the simple configuration and convenience of digital connectivity make the 1073DPX the ultimate front-end for capturing the best possible recordings

Neve 1073DPX Features:

• 2 independent, genuine Neve 1073® transformer-coupled microphone preamplifier / EQ circuits, in a single 2U 19″ rack mount enclosure
• Exclusive Neve Marinair™ transformers used on each input and output stage.
• Convenient connections for Mic, Line & DI inputs on front of unit, with switchable mic/line input connections on the rear of the unit
• Switchable +48v Phantom Power, Hi/Lo impedence, -20dB pad and DI ground lift on the input stage
• Switchable Phase, and EQ in/out
• Insert send and return loop feature allows external equipment to be connected easily to the 1073DPX audio chain, such as mono/stereo limiter/compressors;
• Pre-EQ insert send/return – a line level send is available from the mic-preamp output stage and a return just before the EQ stage
• Post-EQ insert send/return – a line level send is available from the post-EQ stage and a return just before the main output stage
• Independent channel output level controls
• 7-stage LED signal level meters for each channel – can show mic/line/DI input-stage level, EQ-stage level or output-stage level up to +24dB
• Headphone output with adjustable volume control, can listen to channel 1, channel 2 or both channels combined
• External multi-voltage PSU