This unique layout means there is no need for a mic/line switch as the pot itself selects the preamp and input. The classic 5dB stepped Elma switch delivers accurate gain levels throughout the gain range. The discrete audio path is constructed using through-hole methods, including mounting the Marinair® transformers and class-A transistor-based amplifiers. The 1073DPA retains the discrete, class-A topology made famous by the classic 1073. Eight front D.The 1073DPA provides two Class A Neve® 1073® microphone preampliﬁers in single rack space, without the additional EQ found on the classic 1073 unit – offering the very essence of the legendary 1073 sound.Latency-free monitoring of all signal sources.Separate stereo monitor path with Independent level control.Hi/Lo Impedance selector from 300Ω to 1.3KΩ.

Automatic Total Recall™ of all settings.

Remote control software can control up to 8 1073® OPX racks at a time (64 preamps!).

Exclusive Neve® Marinair® transformers on the Microphone input.

8 Channels of remote-controlled 1073 Mic/Line/Instrument Preamplifiers.The Digital card can be retrofitted easily to any existing 1073OPX units. In addition to the USB connection, Primary and Secondary Dante connections allow for the 1073 OPX to be connected to any Dante Audio-Over-Ip network as a Dante enabled preamp. The USB connection allows the 1073OPX to be connected to a DAW enabled PC/MAC computer to be used as a Primary/Core audio interface. The 1073OPX Optional Digital card provides a USB and Dante AD/DA interface with eight channels of analogue to digital conversion for each 1073OPX preamp output and two channels of Digital to Analogue conversion for the digital monitor return signal path. The 1073OPX modern, elegant hardware and software design takes the classic Neve sound into the future. This option gives up to 192kHz/24-Bit A/D conversion over USB connection for use as a Primary Audio Interface to any connected DAW-enabled computer as well as Primary and Secondary Dante® connectivity for a multitude of Audio-over-IP applications. Its new, powerful digital card comes with Neve’s industry-revered mastering-grade converters. The 1073OPX’s unique Analogue monitor signal path allows for use as a complete standalone I/O interface or as a live room remote preamp with full latency-free monitoring cue mix signal path. Microphone & Line sources benefit from the Marinair® transformer-coupled input stage and Instrument sources can be connected directly to the front-mounted D.I input for recording in the studio control room. Front-mounted XLR/TRS connection and rear D-type give ultimate connectivity to any Studio/Live/Broadcast environment and its modern remote-control software gives two-way control over its features and Total Recall® of all settings. The Neve 1073 OPX digital option is a 2u 19' rack unit made from eight legendary preamps.

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