Transformers introduce a certain amount of coloration to audio signals, and the saturation characteristics of a transformer are determined by various factors, including the materials used and the winding structure of the coils. A transformer is a device that transfers electrical energy from one circuit to another through inductively coupled wire coils. In original 1073s, the mic preamp and the line amp have separate, and differently designed, input transformers that are essential to the big, musical sound. The Neve 1073 modules consist of three main features: a mic preamp, a line amp and a three-band EQ section with a hi-pass filter. Deservedly, the name Rupert Neve (issue #26) is one of the most respected in the field of recording equipment designers. This preamp/EQ is a near perfect culmination of design that resulted in a big, iconic sound that has helped shape the tone popular music. There were other compatible modules that came first, such as the 6/, but nothing has captured the ears and hearts of today's recordists like the 1073. Eight front D.By far one of the most revered and imitated microphone preamp/equalizers is the Neve 1073, originally released in the early 1970s as the main channel module in the infamous 80 Series consoles.Latency-free monitoring of all signal sources.Separate stereo monitor path with Independent level control.Hi/Lo Impedance selector from 300Ω to 1.3KΩ.Automatic Total Recall™ of all settings.Remote control software can control up to 8 1073® OPX racks at a time (64 preamps!).Exclusive Neve® Marinair® transformers on the Microphone input.

8 Channels of remote-controlled 1073 Mic/Line/Instrument Preamplifiers.

The 1073OPX modern, elegant hardware and software design takes the classic Neve sound into the future. This option gives up to 192kHz/24-Bit A/D conversion over USB connection for use as a Primary Audio Interface to any connected DAW-enabled computer as well as Primary and Secondary Dante® connectivity for a multitude of Audio-over-IP applications. Its new, powerful digital card comes with Neve’s industry-revered mastering-grade converters. The 1073OPX’s unique Analogue monitor signal path allows for use as a complete standalone I/O interface or as a live room remote preamp with full latency-free monitoring cue mix signal path. Mic input sources benefit from the Marinair® transformer-coupled input stage and sources can be connected directly to the front Mic/Line/DI input for recording in the studio control room.

Front-mounted XLR/TRS connection and rear D-type give ultimate connectivity to any Studio/Live/Broadcast environment and its modern remote-control software gives two-way control over its features and Total Recall® of all settings. The 1073OPX continues the 1073® lineage through to the new generation, packing eight legendary preamps into a 2U rack unit.

Neve 1073 preamp specs