AMS Neve 1073 DPA

1073DPA

The Essential Studio Preamp

The 1073DPA provides two Class A Neve® 1073® microphone preamplifiers in single rack space, without the additional EQ found on the classic 1073 unit – offering the very essence of the legendary 1073 sound.

Marinair® Transformers
Exclusive Marinair® transformers are used on the input and output stage to produce that classic 1073® sound.

Class A discrete
The 1073DPA retains the discrete, class-A topology made famous by the classic 1073. The discrete audio path is constructed using through-hole methods, including mounting the Marinair® transformers and class-A transistor-based amplifiers.

Unique 1073® Gain Staging
The classic 5dB stepped Elma switch delivers accurate gain levels throughout the gain range. This unique layout means there is no need for a mic/line switch as the pot itself selects the preamp and input. Three distinct gain stages provided by two independent transistor-based preamplifiers provide gain for any DI, line input or microphone signal.

High Output - Harmonic Saturation
By combining the two preamps together, the 1073® preamp can deliver up to 80dB of microphone gain, bringing out the musical drive and harmonic saturation that the 1073 is famous for.

Lo-Z Impedance
The 1073LB impedance can be optimised for use with a wide range of modern or vintage microphones, with quickly selectable settings of 1.2kΩ and 300Ω.

Phase Invert
The 180-degree phase flip feature is handy in multi-microphone setups with multiple preamps, ideal for top and bottom snare micing.

General Specification

• 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

Audio Performance

• Input Impedance: Mic – Switchable, 300 or 1200 Ohms – Line – 20k Ohms
• Frequency Response: 60dB gain into 600 Ohms 20Hz to 20kHz (+/-0.5dB)  – 60dB gain into 600 Ohms 10Hz to 40kHz (-3dB)
• EIN: Mic 60dB gain <-125dB (22Hz to 22Hz bandwidth)
• THD+Noise: +20dBu into 600 Ohms <0.07% (50Hz to 10kHz) (80kHz bandwidth)

Dimensions

• Width: 48.2cm (19 inches)
• Height: 45mm (1.75 inches) (1U)
• Depth: 254mm (10 inches)
• Weight: 5kg (11 pounds)