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1073OPX Introduction 1
The 1073OPX is an eight-channel Microphone, Line, and Instrument preamplifier
featuring Marinair® transformer-coupled microphone preamplifiers. Housed in a
2 unit 19’’ rackmount enclosure with an optional digital interface, the 1073OPX is the
ideal preamp for any studio setup, allowing engineers, producers, and artists to
expand their recording capabilities, and access the legendary Neve sound.
The 1073OPX DI Input is a transformer-less Class-A design offering +30 to +60dB of
gain and accessed through front-mounted XLR/TRS combi inputs for fast, high-quality
instrument recording.
This digitally controlled preamplifier has Total Recall™ capability via the proprietary
1073OPX remote control software. Every control and setting can be adjusted
remotely via the Neve® Remote-Control software which can be installed onto any
compatible MAC or PC computer. This software provides a simple and elegant
remote-control system for users of digital audio workstations, production suites, or
live sound reinforcement systems.
Up to eight 1073OPX units can be connected and controlled remotely, giving up to 64
Mic Preamplifiers, Line Level, or DI inputs, all managed from a single computer. The
unit always powers up with all settings, levels and states as they were at power-down.
Two optional Digital Cards provide AD/DA conversion for all eight preamps and digital
monitor returns over three available formats – Dante/USB/ADAT. The USB/DANTE
card allows the 1073OPX to be used as a Dante enabled Audio-over-IP preamplifier
with both Primary and Secondary network capability and the USB port enables the
1073OPX to function as a primary standalone audio interface for any DAW enabled
computer. The USB/ADAT card provides the same USB functionality with added ADAT
connectivity, allowing the 1073OPX to operate as an expansion preamp for ADAT-
enabled audio interfaces.
A unique feature of the 1073OPX is its analogue and digital monitor return path. This
feature allows the device to be used as an analogue monitoring system feeding studio
loudspeakers, cue mix systems as a primary audio interface with complete I/O for any
MAC/PC DAW enabled computer.