Neve 1073LBEQ 500 Series EQ modul

Legendary, authoritative Neve EQ

Since the 1970s, the Neve 1073 has reigned as the most sought-after mic preamp and equalizer on the planet — one reason being its inimitable sound; another its impressive versatility. The 1073’s fat, punchy EQ section is an intrinsic ingredient of the legendary Neve sound that has graced countless iconic recordings across all genres — the “secret sauce” for authoritative, radio-ready mixes that blast right out of the speakers. While today’s 1073LBEQ retains all its vintage bona fides, AMS Neve remains an R&D-driven company that continually improves their classic designs to meet and exceed the performance requirements of today’s hybrid analog-digital workflows. The 1073LBEQ benefits from Neve engineers’ fastidious attention to detail with an advanced design optimized for the 500 Series format.

Military-grade build quality

Decked out in classic RAF blue-gray livery, the 1073LBEQ 500 Series EQ module offers you a user experience like no other. The robust build quality of the 1073LBEQ — including its rotary switches, stout metalwork, and internal circuitry — is manifestly superior even to most of today’s high-end pro audio gear. And it’s a joy to use. In operation, everything feels just right, from the spoon-in-honey throw of its pots to the satisfying precision click of the switches. As was all pro audio gear of the era, vintage Neve equipment was built with mil-spec parts and materials — which, together with their extraordinary sonics, explains why we still see half-century-old Neve consoles in major studios worldwide. This is how they used to build professional audio equipment — and AMS Neve still does.

The 1073LBEQ 500 Series EQ module at a glance:

• Signal Presence LED: Illuminates green from a level of -25dB and red from a level of +24dB
• HF Cut/Boost (top, inner knob): Smooth +/-16dB fixed-frequency shelving at 12kHz
• Highpass Filter (top, outer blue dial): 18dB/octave slope, switchable between 50Hz, 80Hz, 160Hz, and 300Hz
• Mid Frequency: Smooth +/-18dB peaking, fixed Q, with selectable center frequencies of 0.36kHz, 0.7kHz, 1.6kHz, 3.2kHz, 4.8kHz, and 7.2kHz
• Low Frequency: Smooth +/-16dB shelving with selectable frequencies of 35Hz, 60Hz, 110Hz, and 220Hz
• EQL button: Switches the equalizer in or out of circuit
• Level LED: 3-state LED indicates outgoing signal level (<-26dB: Off; between -25dB and +23dB: Green; ≥+24dB: Red)

The legend continues

the name Neve commands reverence. Rupert Neve started designing audio equipment in the tube console era but made his mark with solid-state designs. Setting up shop in Little Shelford in the ’60s, Mr. Neve faced many obstacles establishing his brand amid a new technological landscape. Transistors were new, expensive, and difficult to obtain in quantity in the UK. Reliable faders didn’t exist yet — a far cry from today’s world, where parts are affordable and readily available from multiple suppliers, all competing to win bids. Nevertheless, Rupert persisted. And by the early 1970s, the Neve company was humming along, taking orders and building custom transformer-balanced consoles for recording and broadcast studios the world over. With their “big iron” transformers, Neve consoles deliver wide, linear bandwidth while maintaining audiophile quality throughout the spectrum for rich, full-bodied sound with formidable lows, assertive midrange presence, and sweet, airy highs.

Neve 80-series consoles had a huge, punchy, and authoritative sound that defined the sound of ’70s rock. From London to New York to Los Angeles and beyond, top studios were installing Neve desks as fast as they could. By 1978, with the introduction of the majestic 8078 — the pinnacle of handwired analog “production” consoles — and NECAM automation system, Neve boards were the main component of the success formula for any recording studio with world-class aspirations. In the decades since, AMS Neve has innovated with groundbreaking products such as the VR, VX, and 88R series consoles. And today, the company continues to advance the state of the art with cutting-edge pro audio gear that sounds incredible and intelligently addresses the challenges of the digital age.

AMS Neve 1073LBEQ 500 Series EQ Module Features:

• Legendary Neve 3-band EQ for the 500 Series format
• Intuitive rotary controls for accurate adjustment of EQ and highpass filter
• Signal presence LED illuminates green from a level of -25dB and red from a level of +24dB
• EQ in/out switch, with LED indication
• Electronically balanced circuits used in Line Input and Line Output stages for standalone module use
• Audio Processing Insert feature allows audio to/from the 1073LBEQ to be inserted into the audio path of an existing 1073LBEQ module in the same 500 Series rack
• Compatible 500 Series chassis with power supply and line-level I/O connectors required, not supplied
• Designed and crafted in England by AMS Neve engineers