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Authentic Neve 1073 8-channel preamp with USB/ADAT. The Neve 1073 channel amplifier, coveted by renowned engineers and producers since its release in 1970, is the holy grail of characterful microphone preamplification. The 1073 input module established the punchy, authoritative sound of the iconic Neve 80-series consoles, which dominated professional recording studios during the Golden Age of Analogue. The Neve 1073OPX 8-channel Mic/Line/DI Preamp rackmount device now allows you to recreate this legendary sound in your studio. This version of the 1073OPX incorporates a USB/ADAT card, which provides significant digital extension possibilities to your studio operations. 1073, which is hardwired according to the original vintage design and upgraded to fit the needs of current workflows, provides you with a broad tone palette for generating ambitious musical statements. The industry’s most prestigious front end. The Neve 1073 is a renowned front end for generating radio-ready output for the past half-century. The Neve 1073OPX builds on this legacy by providing eight remote-controlled 1073 preamps with Neve Marinair transformers. It also features a USB and ADAT digital connection with a preinstalled digital I/O module, preparing the iconic Neve preamp sound for the next half-century. The 1073OPX is a 2U rack box with front and rear ports for connectivity to any studio, stage, or broadcast scenario. Its remote-control software allows for two-way control and entire recall of settings. Mic input sources use Neve’s patented Marinair transformer-coupled input stage for easy recording in the studio control room. Included USB/ADAT digital module. The factory-installed USB/ADAT card in your Neve 1073OPX is a powerful digital expansion tool that can operate in two modes. In USB/ADAT Hub mode, the 1073OPX functions as an extended USB audio interface, supporting up to 16 inputs and 10 outputs via a single USB connection. In ADAT standalone mode, it allows you to digitally extend an existing ADAT-compatible audio interface with eight Neve 1073 preamps and an extra stereo output via the ADAT optical protocol. The 1073OPX utilizes Apple Core Audio for USB audio transport, which is M1 and Intel compliant. The USB connection lets you connect the 1073OPX to a DAW operating on a PC or Mac and use it as your primary audio interface. The iconic, authoritative “big iron” sound Since the 1970s, the Neve 1073 has been a popular mic preamp and equalizer due to its unique sound and adaptability. With a 70dB gain, it can handle even the lowest-output passive ribbon microphones on silent sources. Neve is an R&D-driven firm that continually enhances classic designs to meet the performance needs of hybrid analog-digital workflows. The company’s “big iron” transformers provide wide, linear bandwidth while preserving audiophile quality, resulting in a rich, full-bodied sound with strong lows, assertive middle presence, and beautiful, airy highs. Military-grade build quality. The 1073OPX 8-channel Mic/Line/DI Preamp offers a unique user experience with its solid build quality, including rotary switches, sturdy metalwork, and internal circuitry. Its precise clicks and headphone-level pot feel perfect, making it a pleasure to use. Neve’s vintage equipment, made with mil-spec components and materials, is still found in major studios worldwide. This is how they used to make professional audio equipment, and Neve continues to do so. The legend continues. The name Neve commands respect. Rupert Neve began inventing audio equipment during the tube console period but gained his name with solid-state systems. Setting up shop in Little Shelford in the 1960s, Mr. Neve had several challenges in developing his brand in a new technical context. Transistors were new, costly, and difficult to procure in large quantities in the UK. Reliable faders did not exist at the time, which is in stark contrast to today’s environment when parts are inexpensive and widely accessible from a variety of vendors vying for bids. Nevertheless, Rupert persevered. By the early 1970s, the Neve firm was thriving, accepting orders and manufacturing bespoke transformer-balanced consoles for recording and broadcast facilities all over the world. The Neve 80-series consoles produced a massive, powerful, and authoritative sound that characterized the sound of 1970s rock. From London to New York to Los Angeles and beyond, leading studios were adding Neve workstations as quickly as possible. By 1978, with the release of the magnificent 8078 — the apex of hand-wired analog “production” consoles — and the NECAM automation system, Neve boards had become a critical component of any recording studio’s success formula. In the decades thereafter, Neve has pioneered new products such as the VR, VX, and 88R series consoles. Today, the firm continues to advance the state of the art with cutting-edge pro audio gear that sounds fantastic while intelligently addressing the difficulties of the digital era. Neve 1073 OPX 8-channel Preamp with USB/ADAT Specifications: Includes 8 remote-controlled 1073 mic/line/DI preamplifiers. The Digital I/O module provides USB, ADAT, and word clock communication. Uses proprietary Neve Marinair transformers for microphone input. Class A transformer-free DI input. Remote control software supports up to 8 1073OPX racks (64 preamps). Automatically recall all settings. Input for microphone, line, and DI on the front panel. Rear-panel mic/line/DI D-type connections. 80Hz highpass filter with 25dB pad and polarity reversal. Smart phantom power control. The Lo-Z button adjusts impedance from 1.3kΩ to 300Ω. Gain microphone input by 20dB to 70dB in 1dB increments. Line input gain: -20dB to 20dB in 1dB increments. Increase DI input gain from 30dB to 60dB in 1dB increments. Separate stereo monitor route with independent volume control. Effective monitoring of all signal sources with no latency. Includes 8 front-panel DI inputs for instrument tracking. The headphone output is located on the front panel. Crafted and designed in England.
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