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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.

80dB Mic Gain
High & Low Impedance Settings
Phase Invert
Signal Clip LED’s
+/-10dB Output Trim
Internal PSU
+48V Phantom Power

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

The 1073® preamp produces up to 80dB of microphone gain. By combining multiple gain stages and utilising the output trim control, the 1073DPA can be driven hard, bringing out the musical drive and harmonic saturation for which the 1073 is famous.

Lo-Z Impedance

The 1073DPA impedance can be optimised for 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.

1073DPA Video Overview

Watch as Mitch Gallagher from our friends at Sweetwater puts the 1073DPA through its paces

More Information and Support

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)

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