1073N Channel Amplifier
Issue 1.4
1073N Channel Amplifier Introduction
The original Neve 1073 channel amplifiers are very popular sounding mic
pre's and are considered by many to capture the very essence of the Neve
sound. In manufacture since the early 1970s, the Class A design offers 3
bands of EQ with one fixed high frequency and a high pass filter.
The 1073N retains the same basic circuitry as the original 1073 while
utilizing modern manufacturing techniques to make it more affordable
While the 1073N can be used in any situation that the 1073 classic module
can be used, it features additional connectivity which allows it to be used
as a stand-alone module.
These 45 series modules are the same as the original designs, and contain
many of the original components
Configuring the 1073N for Stand-alone use
To use the 1073N without a rack or console, configure as follows:
u
Set the
EXT LVL CTRL
switch to
NO
: Setting this to yes would route
the audio out of the back connector and there would be no audio output
from the 1073N.
u
Set the
5k1 Termination
switch to
YES:
This terminates the high
pass filter correctly where an external level control is not present.
u
Connect the supplied 48V power adaptor (PS10500) to the 48V input.
u
Connect your mic/line or DI input source
- Mic input uses the XLR input of the XLR combo connector
- Line input uses the ¼ inch jack input of the XLR combo connector
- DI input uses the separate ¼
inch
jack connector
u
Connect the line output XLR into your system
u
Switch on the 1073N
u
Set the phantom power, DI earth lift, DI PAD and Mic I/P Z as
required (see rear panel description section for more information on these
features)
Neve Racks
Like the classic 1073/1084 modules, the 1073N can be used in AMS Neve
3U and 5U racks and various
Neve
consoles.
The 3U rack houses two modules mounted horizontally in a 19” rack-
mounting unit. The 5U rack houses eight modules mounted vertically in a
19” rack-mounting unit. Both have rear panels with XLR Inputs and
Outputs.
The 3U rack rear panel has a fused, voltage selector IEC mains input
connector. The 5U rack has a free standing AC supply with a fused,
voltage selector IEC mains input connector and connects to the rack via a
connector and a 1.5 meter cable.
Modules of any combination can be fitted into a rack unit.
The CH (chassis) and 0V are linked internally.
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