Neve 1073 Preamp Clone

Outboard Capture

NAM

moshimothi

1 year ago

Description

Here's a colorful 1073 clone with discrete construction and Carnhill input/output transformers. I made two different models of the microphone input which I hope people will find useful: Transformer Drive - 20 dB gain - input signal 0 dBFS = +19 dBu - output trimmed and padded 20 dB to avoid clipping converter I tweaked the gain and output levels to saturate the input transformer as much as I could here. Has a lot of even harmonics until about -12 dBFS where the initial gain stage transistor starts overloading. The output stage starts overloading around -6 dBFS. Depending on input level, great for warm saturation, transient smoothing, and peak clipping. Mic Mojo 55 dB gain (second gain stage engaged), input signal 0 dBFS = -21 dBu (input padded 40 dB), output trimmed and padded 11 dB. Simulates what the preamp would do to a mic signal at a slightly hotter than usual setting. Slowly increases in saturation around -6 dBFS but never fully clips. Great for adding a little magic sauce anywhere - vocals, guitar DI, mix buss etc. Captured with a Babyface Pro and an XLR pad. EQ bypassed.

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IR

Models

Each model captures the gear at specific settings.

ESR: 0.0023

Epochs: 350

Dry/Wet

Standard

Captured on

ESR: 0.0002

Epochs: 451

Sweep Signal

Standard

Captured on

ESR: 0.0004

Epochs: 377

Sweep Signal

Standard

Captured on

Standard

Standard

License: T3K

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