Description

The Micpro team take a look at the Neve 1073 DPA Stereo Mic Preamp by , available in the Uk from a UK supplier & UK Warranty.

Here’s what Neve have to say about the 1073 Preamp: 

The 1073®  is the mic preamp of choice for numerous leading producers and artists, delivering the unique Neve®  sound featured on some of the most famous recordings of the past 40 years.

A superb addition to the Neve® outboard range, providing two of our world-famous Class A 1073® microphone preamplifiers in a single rackspace.

The big, punchy sound of the 1073® compliments any musical genre, from rock to pop, hip-hop to rap, thrash to classical. Its lush sound with classic Neve® signature makes it the consummate mic pre for recording vocals, guitars, and acoustic instruments of all descriptions. With the 1073®DPA, the highly sought-after 1073® mic amp sound is now available in a cost-effective 1U stereo rackmount solution, without the additional EQ found on the classic 1073 unit.

The 1073®DPA provides the legendary sound of Neve in a remarkably simple format. 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 analogue outputs in XLR format are also found on the rear panel, controlled via adjustable front-panel ±10dB Trim controls. This stereo unit is the perfect solution for studios looking to bring in the very essence of the legendary 1073® sound.

Specifications

• Two legendary 1073®  microphone preamps in a convenient 1U rackmount design
• Hand-crafted and hand-wired by Neve in Burnley, UK
• Exclusive Neve®  Marinair™ transformers used on input and output stages
• Dedicated input Gain controls and output Trim controls on both channels
• +48V Phantom Power and Phase Reverse switch
• High quality Input Selector switch