To mark the 50th anniversary of the 1073 microphone preamp, AMS Neve has launched the 1073 OPX, a new Octal microphone/line/instrument preamplifier that is designed to meet the needs of the modern studio environment.
With the launch of the 1073 OPX, the company has taken its 1970s’ classic and updated it for a modern workflow by integrating eight 1073 remote-controlled preamps with Marinair transformers into a 2U rack unit. Front and rear connectors are stated to offer connectivity to any studio, live or broadcast environment, while modern remote-control software gives two-way control with Total Recall of all settings. Input sources benefit from the transformer-coupled input stage and can be connected directly to the front-mounted mic/line/DI input for recording in a studio control room.
The analogue and digital monitor signal path of the 1073 OPX allows it to be used as a standalone I/O interface or as a live room remote preamp with a full, latency-free monitoring cue mix signal path. The optional digital I/O card offers up to 192kHz/24-bit A/D conversion over USB connection. This means that the unit can be used as a primary audio interface to any connected DAW-enabled computer, as well as primary and secondary Dante connectivity for audio-over-IP applications.
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Australian Distributor: Audio Chocolate www.audiochocolate.com.au
