Neve® 1073DPX-D – Dual 1073 Channel Strip w/ Integrated USB/ADAT Audio Interface

OVERVIEW

The Neve® 1073DPX-D brings the unmistakable sound of the world’s most iconic microphone preamp into the digital age. Evolving from the best-selling 1073DPX, this powerful dual-channel strip integrates a premium 10-in/12-out USB and ADAT audio interface, allowing engineers to capture genuine 1073 tone directly into their DAW without the need for a separate interface. Built in England and housed in a robust 2U chassis, it preserves the original Class-A topology, Marinair™ transformers, and inductor EQ that define the legendary Neve sound.

Designed as the centrepiece of a modern hybrid studio, the 1073DPX-D supports mono, stereo, and multi-mic tracking, digital re-amping, hardware inserts, and zero-latency monitoring. Its flexible routing allows users to record through the analogue signal path, insert DAW tracks back through the hardware for true analogue processing, or expand systems via ADAT for larger sessions – all with seamless integration and rock-solid reliability.

With driver-free USB connectivity, advanced monitoring control, scalable ADAT expansion, and authentic analogue circuitry throughout, the 1073DPX-D delivers classic Neve warmth, headroom, and musicality in a workflow built for today’s studios. It’s not just a channel strip – it’s a complete analogue-digital recording system.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

The 1073DPX Evolved: Classic Analogue Meets Modern Digital Workflow

The 1073DPX-D extends the original 1073DPX into the digital domain without sacrificing the warmth, saturation, and musicality that define the 1073. Each channel feeds directly into high-performance AD/DA conversion, enabling immediate recording, processing, and monitoring via USB or ADAT. This hybrid design combines classic analogue tone with the flexibility, convenience, and recall of a modern digital workflow – no additional interface required.

10×12 USB/ADAT Interface: A Studio Hub in a Single Unit

With ten inputs and twelve outputs, the 1073DPX-D becomes the central connection point for your entire studio. Its dual analogue signal paths handle mic, line, and DI sources, while ADAT expansion allows for larger multi-mic sessions. Four analogue outputs support monitoring and outboard routing, and eight ADAT outputs provide multi-channel playback. Whether tracking at home or building a full hybrid rig, the 1073DPX-D scales effortlessly and integrates seamlessly with units such as the 1073OPX or a second 1073DPX-D.

Plug-In and Record, Anywhere

Requiring no drivers, the 1073DPX-D connects instantly to macOS and Windows. A single USB cable provides full bidirectional 10×12 audio routing, direct access to both 1073 channels, and digital return paths for monitoring and inserts. This simplicity makes it ideal for studio, live, and mobile recording environments where reliability and speed matter.

Flexible ADAT Expansion Modes

The 1073DPX-D offers two ADAT operating modes. In USB/ADAT Hub Mode, it acts as the central interface, expanding effortlessly with additional Neve preamps or external converters. In ADAT Audio Expander Mode, it becomes a dedicated analogue front end for an existing interface, delivering full 1073 preamp, EQ, and conversion over a single optical cable. This flexibility ensures compatibility with virtually any production setup.

True Analogue Processing Inside Your DAW

Acting as a dual-channel hardware insert, the 1073DPX-D lets users route vocals, instruments, stems, or buses through its class-A preamps, Marinair™ transformers, and inductor EQ, then return signals digitally via USB or ADAT. This brings genuine 1073 analogue colour and dynamics into a fully digital workflow – without patchbays or complex routing.

Monitoring Command Centre

Designed to be a monitoring hub for smaller studios, the 1073DPX-D features independent loudspeaker control via the classic Neve red knob, direct blend between DAW playback and live inputs, zero-latency hardware monitoring, and a dedicated headphone output with independent control. This makes it equally suited for tracking, cue mixes, and critical listening.

True Class-A Discrete Design with Hand-Wound Transformers

The 1073DPX-D retains the original 1970s class-A architecture and exclusive hand-wound Marinair transformers that define the iconic 1073 sound. With enormous headroom (>+26 dBu), smooth transient response, and consistent analogue warmth, it delivers the unmistakable character engineers expect – while modern SMT and through-hole construction ensure long-term reliability.

Legendary 1073 Gain Structure and Inductor EQ

A stepped 5 dB Elma switch ensures accurate gain recall, while automatic input-stage selection and three transistor-based gain stages provide clean headroom or musical saturation across mic, line, and DI sources. The inductor EQ offers three musical bands with carefully chosen frequencies, smooth ±16 dB shelves, ±18 dB mid peaking, and a selectable high-pass filter, delivering bold, musical tone shaping on any source.

Flexible Analogue I/O for Real Studio Integration

Front and rear mic/line inputs, front DI access, pre/post EQ insert loops, switchable phantom power, impedance, pad, and phase, plus dedicated output faders feeding balanced XLR outputs, make the 1073DPX-D suitable for everything from vocal tracking and stereo recording to reamping, live production, and broadcast work.

A Complete Hybrid Studio Solution

By combining legendary analogue circuitry with modern digital integration and flexible routing, the 1073DPX-D stands as a complete recording and production system. It delivers the unmistakable character of the world’s most iconic preamp directly into today’s workflows – making it the ideal centrepiece for any modern hybrid studio.

FEATURES

• Two Complete 1073 Channel Strips in 2U 19” rack format, perfect integration into modern studio setups.
• Class-A circuit design delivering the legendary Neve sound.
• New transformer-balanced DI for Marinair harmonics for all instruments.
• Pristine 192kHz and 24-bit AD/DA conversion to complement the classic 1073 analogue circuitry.
• Plug-and-play connectivity via class-compliant USB connection.
• ADAT to USB integration enables I/O expansion for enhanced tracking and mixing capabilities.
• ADAT expansion mode allows the 1073DPX-D to enhance your existing audio interface with two complete analogue 1073 channel strips.
• DIGI I/O routing for using the 1073 as a hardware insert in your DAW.
• Multiple DAW monitoring pathways for ultimate flexibility and monitor blend features for custom latency-free monitoring capability.
• Powerful headphone amplifier to drive any vintage or modern headphone set.

TECHNICAL SPECS

General Specifications:

• Genuine dual 1073 transformer-coupled microphone preamplifier / EQ circuit, in a dual 2U 19″ rack-mount enclosure
• 2 x Balanced Analogue Monitor XLR Line Outputs
• 1 x Balanced TRS Headphone Output
• 8 x ADAT Digital Inputs & 8x ADAT Digital Outputs via TOSLINK Connection
• Exclusive Neve Marinair transformers used on input and output stages
• USB 2.0 B -Type port for direct connection to Mac or PC
• Class Compliant – Core Audio/ASIO
• Front & rear Mic & Line inputs and front DI input
• Switchable +48v Phantom Power, Hi/Lo impedance, -20dB pad and DI ground lift
• Switchable Phase and EQ in/out
• Pre/Post-EQ insert send/return loop
• 7-stage LED signal level meter –  mic/line/DI input-stage level, EQ-stage level or output-stage level up to +24dB
• Output level control -inf>+5dB range
• External multi-voltage PSU with locking 5-pin XLR Connection
• Power – +/116Vdc 2A 230V 20mm & 48Vdc, 250mA 230Vm 20mm

Preamp Specifications:

• Microphone Input: Gain +80db to +20dB in 5dB steps.
• Line Input: Input impedance 10kΩ, gain +20dB to -10dB in 5dB steps
• DI Input: Input impedance 2M Ohms (PAD off) / 200K Ohms (PAD on) Gain +80dB to +20dB in 5dB steps

EQ Specifications:

• High Frequency: Smooth +/-16dB fixed frequency shelving at 12kHz
• Low Frequency: Smooth +/-16dB shelving with selectable frequencies of 35Hz, 60Hz, 110Hz & 220Hz
• Mid Frequency: Smooth +/-18dB peaking, fixed ‘Q’ with selectable centre frequencies of 0.36kHz, 0.7kHz, 1.6kHz, 3.2kHz, 4.8kHz & 7.2kHz
• High Pass Filter: 18dB per octave slope, switchable between 50Hz, 80Hz, 160Hz & 300Hz

Audio Performance:

• Output: Maximum output is >+26dBu into 600Ω, transformer balanced and earth free.  – Output Impedance 75Ω @1kHz
• Distortion: Not more than 0.07% from 50Hz to 10kHz at +20dBu output (80kHz bandwidth) into 600Ω.
• Freq Response: ±0.5dB 20Hz to 20kHz, -3dB at 40kHz. EQ Out.
• Noise: -82dBu at all line gain settings (22Hz to 22kHz bandwidth)
• EIN: Better than -125dBu @ 60dB gain

Monitor Output Specification:

• Maximum output level: +20dBu

Headphone Output Specifications: (600 Ohm load)

• Maximum output level: +14dBu
• Frequency Response: 10-30kHz +/- 0.1dB
• Distortion (THD +N): <0.005%
• Noise floor: -90dBu

A/D Specifications:

• Maximum input level : >+26dBu
• Dynamic Range: 119dB
• Noise (THD +N): <100dBFS
• Distortion: <0.002%

D/A Specifications:

• Maximum Output level: +26dBu
• Dynamic Range: 117dB
• Noise (THD +N): <91.5dBu
• Distortion: <0.001%

Dimensions:

• Width: 480mm (19 inches)
• Height: 88mm (3.5 inches)
• Depth: 360mm (14.7 inches)

Weight: 5.475 kg (12.07 lbs)

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