Designed and manufactured in England, the Neve 1073LB uses the same architecture as the original 1073® preamplifier, conveniently packed into a single 500 series module. The compact design of the Neve 1073LB uses matched components and original hand-wound transformers to produce the world-famous 1073 sound.
Features
- Exclusive Marinair® transformers are used on the microphone input, line input and line output stages to produce that classic 1073® sound.
- Packing the classic 1073® into a 500 series module was no small feat! The 1073 class-A circuit design is faithfully maintained in the Neve 1073LB.
- The classic 5dB stepped Elma switch delivers accurate gain staging throughout 1073’s high output gain range. This unique layout means there is no need for a mic/line switch; the pot itself selects the correct preamp and input.
- Three different gain stages, provided by two independent transistor-based preamplifiers, provide gain for any line input or microphone signal.
- The 1073LB combines multiple gain stages, meaning the 1073LB preamp can deliver up to 80dB of microphone gain; this brings out the musical drive and harmonic saturation that the 1073® is famous for.
- The 180-degree phase invert feature is handy in multi-microphone setups with multiple preamps, ideal for top and bottom snare micing.
- The 1073LB can be integrated into your studio via the rear inputs, patched, and ready to go with the front input ready to plug into to record quickly.
- With settings of 1.2kΩ and 300Ω, the Neve 1073LB impedance can be optimised for use with a wide range of modern or vintage microphones.
