{"product_id":"neve-1081-classic-vertical","title":"Neve 1081 Classic (Vertical)","description":"\u003cp\u003e1081\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Indispensable Tool for all Instruments and Vocals\u003cbr\u003e\nDesigned in 1972, the 1081 was originally conceived as a combined mic\/line preamp and equaliser section for the Neve® modular consoles. It quickly became one of the best-loved mic preamps of all time. In practice, over three decades of engineers have found the 1081 an indispensable tool for recording and mixing drums, bass and percussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHand Built in the UK\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 1081 is entirely handcrafted in the UK by Neve® Engineers. A lot of work goes into the construction of each unit, ensuring ultimate quality before leaving the factory and arriving in your studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMarinair® Transformers\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 1081 uses the same exclusive Marinair® transformers as the 1073® in its microphone and line input stages, with the addition of a non-gapped balanced output transformer enabled by the A\/B design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClass A\/B design\u003cbr\u003e\nAs Neve® consoles evolved, the circuit designs became more advanced. The 1081 was the first console module to utilise class A\/B circuitry; class B circuitry provides greater efficiency for its transistors but can introduce crossover distortion. Neve Engineers employed a class A\/B design to get around this, allowing the transistors to share the preamplification load while remaining in an always-on state, effectively removing crossover distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClassic Switched Gain Control\u003cbr\u003e\nThe classic, gold plated, 3-bank Elma switch delivers accurate gain levels at 5dB steps throughout the gain range. This unique layout means there is no need for a mic\/line switch; the pot itself selects the preamp and input. The 1081 uses one transistor-based preamplifier to provide all gain levels, a more efficient design than the 1073®.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed Transient Response\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 1081’s efficient class A\/B designed preamplifier provides a high gain output of up to 80dB with a detailed, fast \u0026amp; musical response to transients. This is ideal for capturing percussive instruments with perfect clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFour-Band EQ\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 1081 EQ section is an advancement on the earlier 1073® EQ. The ultimate sound quality remains using similar inductor-based technology, but the EQ palette was expanded to four bands following customer-led research. In addition, two mid bands with more comprehensive frequency selections \u0026amp; high Q settings provide greater control for the majority of program material, and the high and low shelving bands not only have broader frequency points but switchable bell curve settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFlexible Bandpass Filtering\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 1081 features separate capacitor\/resistor high and low pass filters, each with five selectable frequency roll-off points at 18dB\/Octave designed to separate unwanted signals outside the passband. When combined with the four-band EQ, this flexible tool allows you to shape new sounds and control any part of the audio spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePhase Invert\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 180-degree phase flip feature is handy in multi-microphone setups with multiple preamps, ideal for top and bottom snare micing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHigh\/Low Impedance\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 1081 module has two impedance settings accessed via the rear-mounted Hi\/Lo switch. With settings of 1.2kΩ and 300Ω, the impedance can be optimised for use with a wide range of modern or vintage microphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHorizontal or Vertical Orientation\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 1081 comes in two orientations, vertical and horizontal. Vertical orientation modules can be installed into a console or an 8-module rack. Additionally, horizontal modules can be installed into the 3U stereo pair rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Specification\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57960023785855,"sku":"50146","price":3120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/1216\/1407\/files\/50146-1.jpg?v=1783942056","url":"https:\/\/sxpro.co.uk\/products\/neve-1081-classic-vertical","provider":"SX Pro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}