AMS NEVE 1073 SPX

The Neve 1073 SPX is a single-channel Class A mic preamp and EQ unit, a modern iteration of the legendary mic preamp and EQ, housed in a 1U 19” rack.

The Neve 1073 SPX is designed and built-in England to exact specifications and matched components, including exclusive Neve Marinair input and output transformers, delivering the true Neve 1073 sound. it also boasts the classic 3-band EQ and high-pass filter of the 1073 Classic console module.

Furthermore, Neve have added new functionalities such as DI input, selectable insert point, level meters, and output level control. Mic/Line level inputs can be found at the front or at the back of the unit allowing for easy integration and even allow for use at the mixing stage. An option mastering-grade digital card is also available allowing you to communicate with your digital recording system.

The Neve 1073 SPX delivers the warmth and depth of the classic 1073 and brings the essence of the Neve sound, including the subtle detail and ambience and precise imaging.

Specifications

• Genuine 1073® transformer-coupled microphone preamplifier / EQ circuit, in a single 1U 19″ rack-mount enclosure
• Exclusive Neve® Marinair® transformers used on input and output stages
• Convenient connections for Mic, Line & DI inputs on the front of the unit, with switchable mic/line input connections on the rear of the unit
• Switchable +48v Phantom Power
• Hi/Lo impedance, -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 1073SPX audio chain, such as mono 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
• 7-stage LED signal level meter – can show mic/line/DI input-stage level, EQ-stage level or output-stage level up to +24dB Output level control
• External multi-voltage PSU Power – 48Vdc, 250mA ±20mA excluding digital module. Negative Earth
• Microphone Input: Gain +80db to +20dB in 5dB steps.
• Line Input: Input impedance 10kΩ, gain +20dB to -10dB in 5dB steps
• DI Input: Input impedance 10M Ohms (PAD off) / 10K Ohms (PAD on) Gain +80dB to +20dB in 5dB steps
• EQ Specification High Frequency: Smooth +/-16dB fixed frequency shelving at 12kHz
• Low Frequency: Smooth +/-16dB shelving with selectable frequencies of 35Hz, 60Hz, 110Hz & 220Hz
• Mid Frequency: Smooth +/-18dB peaking, fixed ‘Q’ with selectable centre frequencies of 0.36kHz, 0.7kHz 1.6kHz, 3.2kHz, 4.8kHz & 7.2kHz
• High Pass Filter: 18dB per octave slope, switchable between 50Hz, 80Hz, 160Hz & 300Hz
• Audio Performance Output: Maximum output is >+26dBu into 600Ω, transformer balanced and earth free. – Output Impedance 75Ω @1kHz
• Distortion: Not more than 0.07% from 50Hz to 10kHz at +20dBu output (80kHz bandwidth) into 600Ω.
• Freq Response: ±0.5dB 20Hz to 20kHz, -3dB at 40kHz.
• EQ Out. Noise: -82dBu at all line gain settings (22Hz to 22kHz bandwidth)
• EIN: Better than -125dBu @ 60dB gain.
• Dimensions Width: 480mm (19 inches) Height: 44mm (1.75 inches) Depth: 310mm (12 inches)
• Approx. Weight: 5kg (11 pounds)