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Description
Elevate your studio recordings with the AMS-Neve 1073 LB, a legendary piece of gear now ingeniously adapted for the 500 Series format. This iconic preamp retains the celebrated, rich sound character and unparalleled warmth of its console-based predecessor, bringing the revered Neve audio magic right into your rack. With its straightforward interface, including hand-wound transformers and discrete circuitry, the 1073LB ensures every recording shines with professional polish. Whether you're laying down vocals, guitars, or any instrument in between, this preamp is your ticket to top-tier sound quality, beloved in studios around the world.
Key Features:
- 500 Series format adaptation of the legendary 1073 console preamp
- Hand-wound transformers and totally discrete circuitry for iconic Neve sound
- Front-panel features include 48V phantom power, polarity reversal, and impedance switching
- Dedicated switch for engaging the front combo jack and cutting the input signal
- Designed to deliver the classic, fat, and polished tone across all recordings
Owner's manual
AMS Neve 1073LB User ManualProduct specs
| Preamp Type | 500 Series Solid State Preamp |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz-20kHz (±0.5dB) |
| Phantom Power | Yes |
| Pads | -20dB (trim) |
| Polarity Switch | Yes |
| Analog Inputs | 1 x XLR/1/4" TRS combo (mic/line) |
| Module Slot Size | Single |
| Power Usage | +16V/120mA, -16V/110mA |
| Depth | 5.75" |
| Weight | 2.5 lbs. |
FAQs
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What makes the AMS Neve 1073LB preamp unique compared to other 500 series preamps?
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The AMS Neve 1073LB is renowned for its classic Neve sound, offering unparalleled clarity and warmth. It features transformers on both input and output stages, providing the signature character that has made Neve preamps legendary in the recording industry.
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Is the AMS Neve 1073LB suitable for vocals and instruments?
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Yes, the AMS Neve 1073LB excels with both vocals and instruments, delivering a rich, full-bodied sound. Its versatile design makes it ideal for a wide range of recording applications, from voice to acoustic and electric instruments.
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Does the AMS Neve 1073LB provide phantom power for condenser microphones?
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Yes, the AMS Neve 1073LB includes phantom power, allowing it to be used with condenser microphones that require external power.
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What are the connectivity options for the AMS Neve 1073LB preamp?
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The AMS Neve 1073LB features a single XLR/1/4" TRS combo input, supporting both mic and line-level signals, making it versatile for various studio setups.
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Can the AMS Neve 1073LB be used in any 500 series rack?
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Yes, the AMS Neve 1073LB is designed to fit standard 500 series racks, making it a flexible choice for integrating into existing studio equipment setups.
Videos
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1073 Preamp Comparison (AMS Neve, BAE, Audio Maintenance) at Stage2 Studios
1073 Preamp Comparison (AMS Neve, BAE, Audio Maintenance) at Stage2 Studios
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Neve 1073 LB VS Neve 88R LB Demo & Review
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AMS Neve 1073LB vs Chandler Limited TG2-500 (Shootout)
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Presonus Preamp VS NEVE 1073LB Preamp PART 1 (With No EQ or Compression)
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AMS Neve 1073LB Review [500-Series Mono Mic Preamp Module]
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Reviews
PROS
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Instantly noticeable sound improvement: more three-dimensional, warmer, and clearer
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Enhances both vocals and instruments, providing life to recorded material
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Versatile for various recording needs (acoustic, electric, DI bass/guitar)
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Recognized for its iconic, industry-standard quality in professional studios
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Lacks EQ but pairs well with other gear, providing flexibility in setups
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Portable, fits into the 500 series ecosystem, facilitating mobile setups
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Contributes an "x factor" to mixes, elevating overall sound quality
CONS
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Lacks a mounting key, creating inconvenience during installation
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Requires additional purchases (e.g., EQ, compressor) for full functionality
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May not be intuitive for beginners, with limited online tutorials for operation
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about AMS Neve 1073LB.
Comparisons
Features and functionality
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The 1073N is a console module that can be used standalone, in a console, or in a Neve 45 series rack.
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AML 1073 units feature Carnhill transformers, closely related to the original Marinair transformers, providing authentic vintage Neve sound characteristics.
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The AML 1073's output trim requires a flathead screwdriver for adjustment but can be manipulated with a thumbnail or guitar pick for convenience.
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Neve 1073LB's components have been replaced with surface mount equivalents, including ICs, and one transformer is smaller, raising questions about its authenticity.
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DPD includes a high-quality converter with digital outputs and DSD, differentiating it from the DPA, which lacks these digital features.
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Build quality
User experience
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Users note skepticism about perceptible differences in sound between 24+V and 32+V power supplies, suggesting any differences might be minimal or due to design flaws.
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A shorting issue with the 2N3055 transistor to ground during EZ1073 assembly was reported, with similar experiences from other users and limited support from AML.
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Setup and maintenance
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Users report a potential 8kHz buzz in some 500 series racks, indicating sensitivity to rack-specific noise issues.
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The EZ1073 build is challenging, with switches operating in reverse (down to turn on), and solder pads that require top-side soldering due to pre-trimmed leads.
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EZ1073's solder pads absorb heat rapidly, complicating solder flow, especially when connected to the ground plane.
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Use cases and applications
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The Golden Age Project Premier73 is used as both a mic preamp and a DI for bass, utilizing Carnhill transformers for versatile applications.
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Mentioned by FOH engineer Dan Green in this AudioTechnology magazine article about the Ghost Stories Tour.
AT: I’m fascinated by your 500 series lunchboxes at front of house. What’s going on there exactly?
DG: Anyone who’s worked on a Midas XL4 will remember how you really only needed to give it some gain and push up the fader and you were good to go. Now with digital consoles — and as happy as I am with the Digico SD7 — you don’t get that, especially on drums.
In my search to rediscover that instant ‘analogue’ sound I began to play around with effects pedal-style boxes, but they were a bit flakey. On the other hand, I’ve always found Radial gear to be super-reliable. When it came out with the 500 series Workhouse, I tried out a few different pres, and settled on eight modules of Neve 1073 (which work really well on Chris’s SM58), four of the Helios Type 69-500 EQs (I love what the Helios high/mids do to the guitars) and four Shadow Hills Mono GAMA mic pres.
If anything does go awry with those, there’s a macro on my SD7 that’ll instantly flick back to the preamps on the SD stage rack.
Razer Music lists Feed Me as using a Neve 1073 LB.
In a video on VK, Lorn is seen using the AMS-Neve 1073 LB preamp, highlighting its role in his studio setup.
In this Sound on Sound article it states that the vocal was recorded and treated with a AMS-Neve 1073 LB on Alt J's album An Awesome Wave
"My Microphone is running through a analog preamp Neve 1073"
In this video, you can see the Neve 1073 LB second to the right in his API 500V.
“My mic pres are… let me walk to my rack and shine a light so I can have a look… I have API 500-series mic pres, and two Neve 1073LBs and my two overhead and two kick mics go through my four Helios Type 69s. The overheads then go through a Manley Vari Mu limiter/compressor, and I have another Altec 1567a mixer which I send my two snare mics through before they go through a Urei 1176. I also use a distant Beyerdynamic ribbon mic on the drums, which goes through a Standard Audio Level-Or, and an important part of the drum sound on Sia’s record came from an RCA 77 ribbon, placed just in front of the kick. On some of the songs it was the only drum mic I used!"
Sold on Reverb.com.
From YTG: This was the first pre-amp I bought. It has a round, and warm tonality and I would use it for everything from vocals to bass. We recorded many demos through this pre, and also the final vocals on Darkest Shade of Blue off our last album Mirror Master, as well as the lead charango part in Superposition (also off Mirror Master)!
In an interview on "Pensado's Place," audio engineer Manny Marroquin mentions using the AMS Neve 1073 LB when discussing his approach to mixing kick drums.
In the video titled "If everything's patched and organised, you end up repeating yourself": Riva Starr studio essentials, published by MusicRadar Tech on YouTube, Riva Starr is seen demonstrating the AMS Neve 1073LB 500 Series Mono Microphone Preamp at the 14:14 mark.
Used on "Darkest Shade of Blue", as mentioned by the owner of the 1073LB, bandmate Eric Cannata, in this sold Reverb.com listing.
From YTG: This was the first pre-amp I bought. It has a round, and warm tonality and I would use it for everything from vocals to bass. We recorded many demos through this pre, and also the final vocals on Darkest Shade of Blue off our last album Mirror Master, as well as the lead charango part in Superposition (also off Mirror Master)!
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