Neve 1073 DPD 2-channel Microphone Preamp – Digital Outputs

For those who don’t already know its legacy, the big, punchy sound of the mic 1073 preamp complements any musical genre, from rock to pop, hip-hop to rap, thrash to classical. It’s lush sound with classic Neve signature makes it the consummate mic pre for recording vocals, guitars, and all acoustic instruments.

With the 1073DPD, two Neve 1073 mic preamplifiers are complemented by superb Neve-designed analogue-to-digital converters that can capture a performance in any required format. In addition to Neve’s famous Class A analog, outputs are a series of digital options, including all standard PCM sampling rates up to 192kHz, selectable via convenient front-panel controls. A unique feature is the Neve DSD (Direct Stream Digital) output, providing unsurpassed quality beyond PCM technology.

Despite its power, the 1073DPD is remarkably simple to operate. Two rear-panel Mic inputs and Line inputs feed dual Class A gain stages, with adjustable Gain control and selectable 48V available on the Mic inputs. Class A analog outputs in XLR format are also found on the rear panel, controlled via adjustable front-panel ±10dB Trim controls. Analog insert points are provided ahead of the A/D converters, ensure the classic Neve sound is retained.

The combination of legendary analog circuitry and superior digital quality makes the 1073DPD the obvious choice as a front-end for recording to digital workstations.

Features

• Two legendary 1073 microphone preamps in a convenient 1U rackmount design
• Superior Neve-designed analogue-to-digital 24-bit converters
• 192Khz operation with DSD conversion, selectable via front-panel controls
• Dedicated input Gain controls and output Trim controls on both channels
• +48V Phantom Power and Phase Reverse switch
• High-quality Input Selector switch
• Neve designed transformers for inimitable Neve sound
• Hand-crafted and hand-wired by Neve in Burnley, UK