
This stereo unit is the perfect solution for studios looking to bring in the very essence of the Neve 1073 sound. Arranged as a horizontal unit, from left to right we have an 18dB/octave high-pass filter with notched frequencies (300, 160, 80, 50Hz and Off) a three-band EQ, with low shelf (220, 110, 60 and 35Hz), mid bell (360 and 700Hz, 1.6, 3.2, 4.8 and 7. If you're prepared for the Nebula experience Tim P's Blue 31102 is an incredible library. Class A analogue outputs in XLR format are also found on the rear panel, controlled via adjustable front-panel ☑0 dB Trim controls. Burnley 73 (VST/AU/AAX/RTAS) emulates both the EQ and preamp of the highly regarded Neve 1073 hardware unit. Nebula surely can be best soundwise, but unusable in real life unless you have the latest ultra-multi-core computer. Two rear-panel Mic and Line inputs feed dual Class A gain stages, with adjustable Gain control and selectable 48 V available on the Mic inputs. The 1073DPA provides the legendary sound of Neve in a remarkably simple format. Unison technolo-gy also applies to the Hi-Z inputs plugging a guitar or bass into the Hi-Z input gives you the option to enable Unison technology with one of UA’s modeled stomp boxes or amplifiers. With the 1073DPA, the highly sought-after 1073 mic amp sound is now available in a cost-effective 1u stereo rack mount solution, without the additional EQ found on the classic 1073 unit. Inserting a preamp plug-in here will give you the sound of a Neve 1073, Neve 88RS, API Vision Channel Strip, or the UA-610 on your microphone. One of the highlights of Universal Audio’s Apollo Twin interface/DSP Engine (reviewed August 2014) is its Unison preamp technology, also found in the original 8-channel Apollo. The range of analogue colours it paints is vast, and its sonic clarity and depth are fabulous. Home Recording Resources Featured Reviews APRIL 2015: Universal Audio UAD-2 Neve 1073 Preamp & EQ Plug-In Collection By Paul Vnuk Jr.
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Originally introduced as part of the 80 Series consoles in the 1970s, these colorful preamps are known for their fat, warm sound and rich low end. The Neve 1073 is arguably one of the most popular preamps in the history of recorded music. Its lush sound with classic Neve signature makes it the consummate mic pre for recording vocals, guitars, and acoustic instruments of all descriptions. This new 1073 is a huge step up from the original UAD model, and not just because it simply sounds better, but also for the inclusion of the Apollo input preamp stage, which really is a potential game-changer. The Sound of ’73 UAD Neve 1073 Preamp & EQ Plug-In Collection. The big, punchy sound of the 1073 complements any musical genre, from rock to rap, jazz to classical. The basic rule of thumb is that the more modelling that takes place when creating a plug. The 1073 is widely considered the world’s premier mic preamp, delivering the unique Neve sound featured on some of the most famous recordings of the past 40 years. One overlooked and very useful tool on the Universal Audio web site is their UAD2 instance count chart. The Neve 1073DPA provides two world-famous Class A Neve 1073 microphone preamplifiers in a single rack space. Digital Adapters & Miscellaneous Cables.
