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Product Description
Rare early Neve Germanium preamp from the late 1960's.Original Gardiner transformers along with custom racking by Studio Electronics; phantom power and phase reverse switches. Separate Mic and Line inputs. High Pass filter at 20hz, 45hz or 75hz. This module was originally from "The Kinks" recording studio in London, "Konk Studio." The preamp upon which the well-known Chandler Germanium mic preamp is based, the character of this unit is very close to a Neve 1073 but with a bit more girth and fatness to it. They sound amazing on any source, but they are a sought after secret weapon for recording giant sounding electric guitars.
The Neve 1058 Mic pre/EQ is a very rare early Neve discrete Mic Pre, one of the few Neve designs employing germanium transistors. Super duper fat low end! A bit grittier, fatter and funkier than a 1073 or 1066. This unit can give any signal source a sense of 'weight'. Famously used by Michael Beinhorn on Soundgarden's Grammy-winning Superunknown album.
Hi and Low frequencies fixed at 8 kHz and 60 Hz
Mid-Frequency Points: 1.75 - 2.5 - 3.5 - 5 - 7 kHz
These modules are the same size as a 1073, but will NOT fit into existing 1073 slots, due to different power requirements (-24v) and different connector size. Have VK make a custom rack for you! We can mount 1, 2 or any combination up to 8 in a custom Vintage King Rack with DI in, 48v, output pots, XLRs, and PSU.
History
Formed in 1961, Rupert Neve & Co. was focused from the beginning on designing and building the highest quality professional audio components. After establishing itself in the marketplace, and moving from Rupert's house to a newly built factory in Melbourn, England, Neve went on to create three of its most iconic products: the 2254 Compressor/Limiter in 1968, the 1073 Mic Pre/EQ in 1970, and the 1081 Mic Pre/EQ in 1973.Aimed at the broadcast market, these units were found in numerous custom-built Neve consoles of the day. And because so much of their work was customized, there are many variants on the basic 2254 Compressor and 1073 Mic Preamp, including different form factors, cosmetics, components and features.
Using Class A discrete, transistor designs, meticulously hand-wired and built to last, Neve became the world standard for excellence in broadcast and recording studio consoles. From the small-format BCM10 and Melbourn mixers, to the large-format 80 Series, these consoles continue to be treasured today, while standalone modules from them can be found in the racks of the best studios all over the world.
To this day, the most important Neve products from the late 60s and early 70s are still manufactured according to the original specs. The reason is obvious - no other gear has that ‘Neve sound’, and there is no substitute for the real thing.