Over five decades, the 1073 has established itself as a global reference. The 1073 OPX continues this legacy by concentrating eight channels of this prized sonic character into a single unit, designed and manufactured in the UK by AMS Neve. It adds contemporary workflow tools to seamlessly integrate into modern analog and digital signal chains.
Ideal for professional studios, ambitious home studios, live sound, and broadcast, the 1073 OPX offers a coherent solution for recording vocals, guitars, drums, or ensembles. Its latency-free monitoring and remote control make it a relevant choice for recording both in control rooms and live rooms, or as a remote preamp on stage.
Each channel carries the tonal DNA of the 1073: warmth, punch in the low mids, and subtle harmonic distortion. Microphone sources benefit from the input stage with Marinair transformer coupling, ensuring depth and coherence in the mix.
Instruments can be plugged directly via the front panel Class A D.I. input for straightforward takes without detours. Front panel XLR/TRS combos and rear type D connectors ensure quick integration into any environment.
A dedicated remote control software allows managing all parameters and instantly recalling configurations, ideal for switching between sessions and maintaining perfect traceability.
Its unique analog and digital monitoring signal path enables use as a standalone I/O interface or as a remote preamp, with a direct return mix for latency-free tracking.
The optional card offers A/D conversion up to 24-bit/192 kHz via USB for any DAW workstation, and primary and secondary Dante connectivity for Audio-over-IP streams and redundant network deployments.