1073LB

About

1073LB is an outboard or monitor controller by Neve. The 1073LB is a single 500 series module built on the architecture of the original 1073 preamplifier. It is designed and manufactured in England and uses matched components and original hand-wound transformers. It provides up to 80dB of microphone gain through multiple gain stages.

What it sounds like

The module uses exclusive Marinair transformers on its microphone input, line input and line output stages. Its class-A circuit design is faithfully maintained from the original 1073.

Features

• Single 500 series module
• Classic 5dB stepped Elma gain switch
• No mic/line switch; the pot selects the input
• Two impedance settings: 1.2kΩ and 300Ω
• 180-degree phase invert
• Rear inputs for studio integration, plus a front input

Good for

• Top and bottom snare micing