Classic 1073-style Pre
The classic Neve 1073 wrote the book on characterful mic preamplification, so in designing their 1073MPL 500 Series mic/line preamp, BAE aimed high. It's amazing how well they succeeded. Done up in classic RAF blue-gray livery, the hand-wired, transformer-coupled, pure Class A 1073MPL is quite versatile, with 71dB of gain that lets you capture subdued sources with your favorite ribbon mic. Cranking the main gain stage enhances your tracks with tasty vintage-style coloration. Under the bonnet reside the finest components, such as Carnhill transformers — like those found in vintage 1073s. Also onboard: a DI jack, polarity reverse, 48V phantom power, and selectable impedance to optimally match a variety of microphones. The 1073MPL delivers distinctive Class A sound with a harmonically rich bottom end, focused midrange, and slightly resonant highs. If you want a pre with personality and punch, Sweetwater recommends the BAE 1073MPL. It's the sound of rock 'n' roll.
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BAE 1073MPL 500 Series Mic Preamp Features:
- All Class A, hand-wired transformer-coupled design in a 500 Series module
- Original Marconi-style knobs
- Input impedance selector switches between 1200 and 300 ohms
- Handles line-level inputs for added versatility
- High-impedance DI for guitar, bass, synth, and other sources
- Same Carnhill St Ives transformers as the 1073 and 1084
- Frequency response: 10Hz-55kHz (-3dB)
- Line input impedance: 10k ohms
- Output impedance: 65 ohms
- Common mode rejection ratio: 100dB min at 60Hz
- Maximum output level: +27.4 dBu at 600ohms
- 71dB of gain on tap handles low-out ribbon mics
- Not standalone — requires compatible 500 Series chassis
