Neve 1073 LB ..... Now is Possible

[rockastro]

For all you guys that are waiting this, the dream is come true ... now a 1073 in lunchbox

Neve 1073LB 500 Series Mic Pre | VintageKing.com

[Bopkit]

hmm, wonder if GR will lose some sales here.. looks delicious!

[drundall]

I don't understand why they're calling this a 1073 when there's no EQ. That's ridiculous.

[Bopkit]

of course, a 1073 module includes the pre and eq..

i'm sure the LB eq section will be on it's way, too.

[diezel_addict]

Originally Posted by drundall

I don't understand why they're calling this a 1073 when there's no EQ. That's ridiculous.

Just marketing.. They wouldn't sell as many if they called it a 1290.

[rockastro]

Originally Posted by diezel_addict

Just marketing.. They wouldn't sell as many if they called it a 1290.

+1

thumbsup

[rockastro]

Originally Posted by Bopkit

of course, a 1073 module includes the pre and eq..

i'm sure the LB eq section will be on it's way, too.

I`ll be waiting for the EQ section

[Dirty Halo]

And that's nothing new, they've had the 1073 DPD and 1073 DPA out for ages... no EQ.

[rockastro]

Originally Posted by Dirty Halo

And that's nothing new, they've had the 1073 DPD and 1073 DPA out for ages... no EQ.

Yeahh... but with 1K you add a 1073 preamp to your 500 series rack

[GYang]

Originally Posted by Bopkit

hmm, wonder if GR will lose some sales here.. looks delicious!

GR offers a bit different flavor, I wouldn't replace it by 1073.

[pongmaster]

wondering if the carnhill transformers really differ from the stock ones, or
if the sticker on them is the only difference

but anyway build quality looks good, elmas as gainswitch.


->sadly the output is wired as trim and not as a fader!

[nbrecording]

Originally Posted by pongmaster

->sadly the output is wired as trim and not as a fader!

Looks like there is gain there too, but only +5dB/-10dB as opposed to the DPA/DPD's +/-10 dB.........?

[deuc647]

Not being picky but pushing the trim knob to engage phantom power?

[fretless]

That's purdy .

[Surf Street Rec.]

Ok why would they include an EQ with a Pre in a 500 series module. It doesn't fit. This is the 1073 Pre, I'm sure that like above posters have said, Neve will come out with a EQ for it shortly. People like myself buy 5 or 6 API 512c's and know perfectly well that we can add as many 500 series EQ modules we like from API and pick and choose which we want. People are losing focus of what were looking for with our Lunchbox's. If it had an EQ on it. Wouldn't it be dam close to a full channel strip?

Perhaps some of us would like to try using a 560 EQ with the Neve Pre?

Surf Street Studios

[rockastro]

Originally Posted by Surf Street Rec.

Perhaps some of us would like to try using a 560 EQ with the Neve Pre?

Surf Street Studios

Beautyfull combination thumbsup

[kdeuce]

I am very much looking forward to a 1073LB v. MA5 shootout.

[theother]

...to have the 48V switch on the trim button asks for a disaster accident with ribbons.

[sound_music]

Originally Posted by theother

...to have the 48V switch on the trim button asks for a disaster accident with ribbons.

totally, i made this same observation on another thread. i have clumsy hands, and that's a small box!

[Chris Lago]

Originally Posted by kdeuce

I am very much looking forward to a 1073LB v. MA5 shootout.

Yeah me too, I'll try to make it happen!

[The MPCist]

Originally Posted by theother

...to have the 48V switch on the trim button asks for a disaster accident with ribbons.

They need to fix this. This is VERY dangerous.

[DarkSky Media]

Seems to be a cool li'l box.

Looking at the pics, it sure is a squeeze. Pretty impressive that they've pulled it off. And not at all surprising that they didn't attempt to include EQ (no room, no room!). thumbsup

[baikonour]

Originally Posted by The MPCist

They need to fix this. This is VERY dangerous.

Well, there was no OFF switch 48v power on original Neve 8x serie desk!
My understanding is that you can blow a ribbon with 48v only if there's a short in your xlr cable. That said I don't have the balls (or the wallet) to put the theory to the test

[Bopkit]

worried about phantom hurting your ribbons? get a cable checker and fuggedaboudit.

[jindrich]

Originally Posted by The MPCist

They need to fix this. This is VERY dangerous.

+1. Actually I consider this a very serious design fault.

If there's available space just for three buttons while you require four functions, you DON'T put the DANGEROUS ONE in some semi hidden fashion, or in a way that it can be accidentaly engaged. tutt

Any of the three functions that got an individual switch, "Impedance","Phase" and "front/rear input selection", are harmless and would have been a much wiser choice for the push knob, while giving "48v" its own button.

I can't believe a proper engineer has designed this. Must have been the marketing department.

[Chris Lago]

Before coming to conclusion, let me test it out and see if the 48v really is a problem. I'm using the Rode K2 as my tube mic so I'll see how easy to know if the Phantom power is disengaged or not.

[tsvisser]

Looks like an NKK pot w/ push switch, I think they are fairly sturdy and would require some effort to push... it does seem like an odd design choice though, I would have gone with another gray push hat, even though it departs from the beloved original design aesthetic.

[frontierfran]

considering I was pulling the trigger TODAY on 2 MA5's (that is no lie, until I got the VintageKing email), I am really interested in that shootout. make it so!

[Bopkit]

Originally Posted by Chris Lago

Before coming to conclusion, let me test it out and see if the 48k really is a problem. I'm using the Rode K2 as my tube mic so I'll see how easy to know if the Phantom power is disengaged or not.

this myth about 48v and ribbons...

many old consoles, including Neve (as mentioned by baikonour) had no option to turn phantom off. don't have shorted cables, don't patch your mics through a patchbay and you won't have any issue with phantom.

[Chris Lago]

Originally Posted by Bopkit

this myth about 48v and ribbons...

many old consoles, including Neve (as mentioned by baikonour) had no option to turn phantom off. don't have shorted cables, don't patch your mics through a patchbay and you won't have any issue with phantom.

I seem to be confusing the 28k button on the MA5 with the 48v button, my bad!

So does this mean that all the Tube mics were running with the Phantom Power engaged?

By the way, it might take a couple of weeks before I get my hands on the Pre. I'll try to do a shootout with the MA5, the Robbie, the Neve 1073lb and the BAE 1073 on Vocals, Acoustic guitar, Bass, Electric Guitar, etc. And I'll try to find a ready made song to compare the pres. I will have a female vocalist available too.