Classic transformer microphone preamp amp (Class A design)
Neve designed hand-wound transformers
Both Mic and Line inputs are transformer balanced and earth free
Gain knob with Signal Presence LED
+5/-10dB level Trim control with integrated phantom power on/off switch Phase, Impedance and Front Input selector switches
Front combi-XLR connector with intelligent switching of phantom power
Audio Processing Insert design allows processing from adjacent Neve modules in same LunchboxTM to be inserted into the 1073LB's pre-output stage
Microphone Input: Gain -80db to -20dB in 5dB steps
Line Input: Input impedance 4k ohms bridging, gain -20dB to +10dB in 5dB steps
Output is transformer balanced and earth free
Distortion: Not more than 0.07% from 50Hz to 10kHz at +20dBu output (80kHz bandwidth)
Freq Response: ±0.5dB 20Hz to 20kHz, -3dB at 40kHz
Crafted in England by Neve engineers
Launched in 1970, the 1073 is the first choice of leading producers and artists, delivering the unique Neve sound on some of the most famous recordings of the past 40 years. The big, punchy sound of the 1073 complements any musical genre – from rock to pop, hip-hop to rap, thrash to classical.