Ultimate British Pre/EQ
The Neve 1066 was a variant of the legendary 1073 80 Series console module with the same mic preamp stage, but with different EQ frequency selections. The '66 was coveted by guitarists for its choice of midrange frequency centers, but like the 1073 it offered only a fixed 10k HF shelf, which left something to be desired for general usage. BAE remedies that situation with their 1066DL 500 Series module. The triple-wide 'DL offers the same low and mid frequencies as the classic 1066, but its lowpass filter offers a slightly different set of frequencies, and it addresses modern recording requirements with selectable 10kHz, 12kHz, 16kHz, 20kHz, and 24kHz HF shelving. Take it from Sweetwater: this EQ section can enhance anything.
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Built like the classics
The legendary Neve 80 series desks wrote the book on characterful mic preamplification and punchy British EQ, and the BAE 1066DL mic/line preamp/EQ nails the definitive sound and vibe of the vintage console modules. Done up in classic RAF blue-gray livery, the DL uses the same hand-wired, transformer-coupled Class A design and original-spec components like Carnhill St. Ives transformers, Elma switches, and Canford wire.
The sound of a legend
With 80dB of gain on tap, the 1066DL lets you capture subdued sources with your favorite ribbon mic. Cranking preamp gain enhances your tracks with tasty vintage-style coloration. The onboard highpass filter lets you roll off mud, rumble, and other low-frequency content that can mar an otherwise perfect take, while the ability to take line-level sources further enhances the immense versatility of this extraordinary preamp/EQ module. With its harmonically rich bottom end, focused midrange, and slightly resonant highs, the 1066DL has personality and punch. It's the sound of rock 'n' roll.
BAE 1066DL 500 Series Preamp/EQ Module Features:
- All Class A, hand-wired transformer-coupled design
- 80dB of gain on tap handles low-output ribbon mics
- Highpass filter: 18dB per octave slope, selectable at 45Hz, 70Hz, 160Hz, 360Hz
- 3-band EQ section
- HF: +/-16dB shelving, selectable center frequencies at 10kHz, 12kHz, 16kHz, 20kHz, 24kHz
- MF: +/-16dB peaking, fixed Q, selectable center frequencies at 700Hz, 1.2kHz, 2.4kHz, 3kHz, 7kHz
- LF: +/-16dB shelving, selectable center frequencies at 35Hz, 60Hz, 110Hz, 220Hz
- Handles line-level inputs for added versatility
- High-impedance DI for guitar, bass, synth, and other sources
- Polarity reverse switch
- Original-spec components include Carnhill St. Ives transformers, Elma switches, and Canford wire
- Frequency response: 10Hz-55kHz (-3dB)
- Mic input impedance selector switches between 1200 and 300 ohms
- Line input impedance: 10k ohms; DI Input Impedance 150k ohms
- Output impedance: 65 ohms
- Common mode rejection ratio: 100dB min at 60Hz
- Maximum output level: +27.4 dBu at 600ohms
- Not standalone — requires compatible 500 Series chassis
