delivered a model A88 console to Wessex Sound Studios. The history of the Neve 1073 goes back to the summer of 1970, when Rupert Neve & Co. Using Class A discrete, transistor designs, meticulously hand-wired and built to last, Neve became the world standard for excellence in broadcast and recording consoles. Rupert Neve created many iconic products including the 2254 Compressor/Limiter in 1968, the 1073 Mic Pre/EQ in 1970, and the 1081 Mic Pre/EQ in 1973. One might wonder where the recording world would be without the channel strip that Rupert Neve and company designed almost 50 years ago. The so-called “British Sound,” or “British Iron,” as it is often referred to, originated with Neve’s consoles and the 1073. Like those historical names, the 1073 has achieved legend status. Only a handful of other studio devices – Pultec, Fairchild, Teletronix – have been revered for so long and used so well. The venerable 1073 module brings with it a long and storied history. The 1073 is the very definition of a piece of immortal gear, but even the immortals have to start somewhere. This famed mic pre has been used in more high-end studios and on more famous recordings than one can possibly count. ![]() ![]() The Neve 1073 Mic preamp/EQ is justifiably legendary for its unique tonal quality and longevity in the marketplace. The Sound Palace recently added the Neve 1073 Mic Pre/EQ to its outboard gear.
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