AMS Neve 1073LB
UPC/EAN #5060834530000
MPN #1073LB
100% discrete 500 Series mic preamp based on the 1073, 80dB of Gain, Neve Marinair Transformers, Gain and Trim Controls, 48V Phantom Power, Polarity Reverse
Launched in 1970, the original Neve 1073 module is perhaps the world's most famous and desirable microphone preamp for recording vocals and instruments of all types. The first choice of countless leading producers and artists, the 1073 delivers the unique Neve sound featured on some of the most famous recordings of the past 40 years. The big, punchy sound of the 1073 classic compliments any musical genre - from rock to pop, hip-hop to rap, thrash to classical.
Crafted in England by Neve engineers, the AMS Neve 1073LB retains the unique sonic characteristics of the original 1073 classic microphone preamplifier by using the same architecture, matching components and original hand-wound transformers. And it delivers it in a modern and portable form-factor that professional producers and engineers demand.
With new features like a fine TRIM control, switchable microphone input impedance, signal presence LED, intelligent protected switching of front combi-XLR input connector and Neve's clever Audio Processing Insert design, the 1073 LB takes your 500 Series rack to the next level.
Features
Legendary, Class A design transformer microphone preamp for vocals and instrumentsTransformer-coupled circuits used in Mic/Line Input and Line Output stages+5/-10 dB level TRIM control and switchable microphone impedanceFront panel signal presence LED illuminates green from a level of -20dBu and red from +25dBuFront combi-XLR connector, with intelligent protected switching of +48v phantom powerAudio Processing Insert design allows processing from adjacent modules in same lunchbox to be inserted into the 1073LB's pre-output stageFully screened module, packaged in Mu-metal case to eliminate stray electromagnetic fields from rack PSU or other 500 Series module types
Specifications
Microphone Input: Transformer balanced and earth free. Switchable impedance (300 or 1200)Gain -80dB to -20dB in 5dB steps
Line Input: Transformer balanced and earth free. Impedance 4k bridgingGain -20dB to +10dB in 5dB steps
Output: Transformer balanced and earth free. Maximum Output is +28dBuOutput impedance is 75 @ 1kHz
Distortion: 0.07% from 50Hz to 10kHz @ +20dBu output (80kHz bandwidth)
Frequency Response: +/-0.5dB 20Hz to 20kHz, -3dB @ 40kHz
Noise: -82dBu at all Line gain settings (22Hz to 22kHz bandwidth)
EIN: Better than -125dBu @ 60dB gain
Controls
Gain control with Signal presence indicatorFine trim control with integrated +48v phantom power on/off push switchPhase switchMicrophone impedance selectorFront/rear input connector selector switchCombi-XLR audio input connector
Dimensions
Width: 38mm (1½ inches)
Height: 132mm (5¼ inches)
Depth (excluding front panel controls & rear connector): 145mm (5¾ inches)
Approx. Weight: 1.1Kg (2½ pounds)
1073LB Module requirements
Rack: Compliant LunchboxTM rack with integral PSU and external audio connectionsAvailable Rack slots: Single LunchboxTM rack slot required for each 1073LB module
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5.0
bungl
Gatineau
August 9, 2021
Great Neve Tone!
Very happy with the AMS Neve 1073LB - it provides that beautiful vintage neve tone and makes everything that passes thru it sound like gold. Recently used it on acoustic guitar with an earthworks mic - wonderful! Would recommend.
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5.0
Marc St-Hilaire
Montreal
December 7, 2020
Fantastique?!!
Je me suis procuré récemment un preamp Neve 1073 LB. Au-delà de la légende et de la réputation, la qualité des produits NEVE était nouvelle pour moi. Dans un premier temps, je dois dire WOW?!, ce préamp associé à un bon microphone est tout simplement incroyable pour les voix.
Read moreChaque préamp à des caractéristiques qui lui sont propres, mais le Neve 1073 LB est bien au-dessus des standards de production. Le préamp Neve 1073 LB demeure une pièce d'équipement qu'il faut avoir dans son arsenal d'équipement audio.
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5.0
Daryl Sarnat
Barrie ON
February 10, 2019
Sounds like our vintage Neve
Super happy with our Neve 1073LB. Has same Neve awesomeness as our vintage Neve mic-pre. So far the only notable difference is at very high gains (65+) - the 1073LB has less noise than our original.
Could be the years on our original, but either way,
Read moreit is quite welcome when we are tracking with ribbon microphones.
I definitely recommend this product to anyone looking for a 500 series mic pre.
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5.0
Brice
Vancouver
July 31, 2017
Great Preamp!
Not surprising that this pre sounds amazing. I'm extremely happy I bought it. I'm definitely interested in the other Neve lunchbox modules and it's great that I can eventually get the 1073 EQ and have it inserted before the output transformer of the pre (like the classic standalone 1073 module) even though they'd be side by side in the lunchbox.
Read more Amazingly big sound with that classic Neve character. I've watched many shootouts between the Neve and other 1073 clones, and the Neve always wins to my ears as being slightly more musical on multiple sources (even in the blind shootout tests). This must have to do with the nuances of the Neve build, of which the other clone manufacturers haven't yet implemented in order to fully replicate the exact circuit that our ears have become accustomed to over the countless albums the Neve 1073 has been featured on. Amazing mic pre. No question! ;)
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5.0
Wes Gregg
BC, Canada
November 18, 2015
Classic vintage neve sound!
For the price, you can't beat this 500 series mic pre! If you're looking for the Neve sound, this is it! Thanks to Louis for encouraging the API lunchbox, great combo!
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5.0
Jean-Francois Girard
Rive-sud montreal
June 18, 2015
Great Neve sound
Le son Neve a un prix moindre. Combiné avec un R121 devant un ampli de guitar, cest un charme. A avoir dans son lunchbox.
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4.5
Chateau
Iqaluit, Nu
April 22, 2015
Préamp excellent
Ce préamp sonne vraiment comme un Neve classique, il devient un élément important pour des highs très soyeux et des basses bien présentes. Le panneau est bien disposé, facile à reprendre et précis quand il le faut avec l'ajustement secondaire.
Read moreLe commutateur d'impédance est là au besoin, permet de tester différents tones. La finition est solide, bien visible. Le 48v doit être activé en poussant un pot après chaque fermeture du module.
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