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Description
The AMS Neve BCM10 is an iconic reissue of the legendary 10-channel analog mixing console, revered by audio professionals for its distinctive 1073 mic preamp and EQ modules. Perfect for studio recording aficionados, this mixer brings the classic Neve sound into the modern era, providing unparalleled warmth and musicality that has graced countless hit records. With its compact form factor, the BCM10 is ideal for both small and large studios seeking a piece of audio history that delivers timeless quality.
This mixer is a true testament to Neve's commitment to craftsmanship, featuring hand-wired construction and top-notch components for reliable performance. The inclusion of direct outputs on each channel makes it versatile for both tracking and mixing, while the vintage-style rotary faders offer a tactile experience that many digital consoles lack. The BCM10 not only delivers pristine audio fidelity but also imbues recordings with a character and depth that is uniquely Neve.
Key Features:
- Hand-built with the iconic 1073 mic preamp and EQ modules for classic Neve sound
- 10-channel console with vintage-style rotary faders
- Direct outputs on each channel for flexible routing and recording
- Pristine analog signal path for superior sound quality
- Compact design suitable for a range of studio setups
- Wood-paneled construction for a classic aesthetic
- Perfect for professional studios and discerning audio engineers seeking a vintage sound
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MESSE 2017: Neve Re-Release a 1960's Classic - the BCM10
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Comparisons
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BAE units are considered closer in sound to vintage Neve 1073s than AMS Neve's newer models, with many preferring BAE for its reliability and tonal character.
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The Neve BCM10's P&G faders are frequently mentioned alongside other high-quality faders, such as those on the Midas XL4, for their superior feel.
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Features and functionality
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The BAE 1073 modules are praised for their stability and reliability, often preferred over AMS Neve for consistent performance in studio settings.
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User experience
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Some BAE unit owners report issues such as random dropouts and noise, suggesting possible reliability concerns over extended use.
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Owners describe the P&G faders on the BCM10 as having a uniquely smooth operation, likening them to "golden butter," highlighting their exceptional tactile quality.
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In this deconstructed production video in his studio, Calvin harris is shown using the Neve BCM10.
In this YouTube video at 1:18, a vintage Neve BCM10 can be seen in Mac DeMarco's studio.
In this video at 0:00, Rick Rubin and Paul McCartney can be seen using Neve BCM10 (Custom 20 Channels).
"I set up my Radar and GP2 preamps, and we got three Neve BCM10 consoles and a Neve Melbourne desk. I ended up using the Melbourne the most."
Used on Icky Thump, as stated by recording and mixing engineer Joe Chiccarelli in this October 2007 Sound on Sound interview.
“The close mic setup for recording the drums was pretty standard: Shure SM57 on the snare, AKG D12 and Neumann U47 on the kick, a pair of ribbon Coles 4038s or Neumann U67s as overheads. I often fed the drums into a reverb chamber, or would overdrive the preamps, or fed them through a guitar amp. The preamps we used for the drums were the 1073 and a Neve BCM10."
Used to submix the bass drum, snare and toms on Only by the Night, as stated by producer Jacques King in this December 2008 Sound on Sound interview.
"The microphones on the drums changed a lot from song to song. On the kick it could be a Beta 52, sometimes it was an RE20, or a [Sennheiser] 421, or a [Neumann] FET 47, or an NS10 [i.e. the driver from a Yamaha NS10 monitor used as a mic], or a combination. It depends on what I was trying to achieve. The mics were usually in front of the kick, or just barely inside. On one song, 'Crawl', I did put a U87 on the batter side of the kick, next to the pedal, which gives a very attack-orientated sound, with a Led Zeppelin-ish quality. On 'Sex On Fire' I used the 52, FET 47 and NS10 on the kick. I had all the kick mics on a Neve BCM10 sidecar and I'd submix them and run them through a GML EQ and then to one track on the tape. I didn't want to keep them separate. It was a matter of get the sound, make the decision, and move on.
"The snare was recorded in similar fashion to the kick. I had the option of various mics that all went through a BCM10 and were submixed, through a GML 580 EQ, then a [Empirical Labs] Distressor, just to give it some control and make sure the snare hit the tape at the right level. On the track sheet a transformerless Shure SM57 is indicated. It was something I read about a couple of years ago, and it's a really good thing. It gives a nicer, more transparent, usable sound that requires less EQ. You lose a bit of level, but typically the things that you record with a 57 are so loud anyway that it doesn't matter. So I asked the people at Blackbird to take the transformer out of one of their 57s and they were gracious enough to do this. After recording I also ran the snare and kick through an Eventide DSP4000 on a Big Muff setting, and recorded that in Pro Tools during the transfer to the computer.
"The toms were recorded with three Josephson E22S mics, which are a modern type, and they're fantastic on the toms. There were a rack of toms plus two floor toms, and I also submixed the tom mics via a BCM10 to a stereo pair, panning the toms as was appropriate for the track. The overheads were recorded with a Telefunken Elam 251 going through a Neve 1081 preamp/EQ, then an Urei 1176, and then to tape. The ride cymbal and the hi-hat were recorded with RCA77 ribbon mics, the ones that David Letterman used to have on his show. When I use a mono overhead, as I did in this case, I like using ribbons, for a good stereo spread between ride and cymbal.
"I had half a dozen mics up for the room sound: a Neumann U67, M49, AKG C12, RCA 44, and/or a Royer SF12 in the echo chamber. I'd leave the door to the echo chamber open so the sound of the drums was happening in there as well, and I'd move the room mics around to get the sound that I wanted for a particular song. I would then bus different combinations to the two room tracks, depending on the song. In the case of 'Sex On Fire' I used a U67 and an RCA 44 for Room 1, and an RCA4 4 and an SF12 for Room 2. Some of these mics went through Neve preamps, some through an old RCA tube mic that Blackbird customised. The combination of room mics was bussed through a Fairchild 670."
Simon Phillips is associated with the Neve BCM10, a vintage broadcasting console known for its exceptional sound quality in studio recording. This connection is supported by a Google image search result.
"But [songwriter and producer Glen] Ballard’s latest project, an acoustic re-recording of Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill required techniques a bit more delicate. Ballard’s collaboration with Ms. Ironic on the original was both artists’ biggest commercial success, and they commemorated the albums’ 10th anniversary by revisiting the songs unplugged.
The acoustic instruments were captured at Westlake Audio Studios (where Ballard once jammed on the synth of Michael Jackson’s Bad) with his cherished standbys — a vintage [AKG] D12, and a trio of Neumann mics — a 49, 47, and 67. These went through outboard Neve 1073 preamp, a classic Neve BCM-10 'sidecar' console."
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