The BAE 1073 modules are
authentic reproductions of vintage Neve™* 1073 console modules. They fit
racks for vintage Neve modules as well as fitting into vintage Neve A
Series consoles.
The BAE 1073 preamp yields a really fat sound. It seems to add
subharmonics to the low end which makes the bottom end sound huge. It
smooths the top end which gives the highs a silky sheen. As well the
1073 compresses transients a little bit. It is a smooth, fat, larger
than life sound.
The B.A.E 1073 equalizer is very broad-banded and musical. It has a
hi-pass filter with four frequencies- 50 Hz, 80 Hz, 160 Hz and 300 Hz.
The low frequency band is shelving and has four frequencies - 35 Hz, 60
Hz, 110 Hz and 220 Hz. The low end of this equalizer is so tight that
you can boost 220 Hz and not muddy up the sound. The mid band has six
frequencies - 360 Hz, 720 Hz, 1.6 kHz, 3.2 kHz, 4.8 kHz and 7.2 kHz. The
bandwidth is broad so you can boost or cut a lot without making things
sound processed or unnatural. The hi band is shelving and is fixed at 12
kHz. It is smooth and silky and a little goes a long way.
*NEVE IS EITHER A TRADEMARK OR REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF AMS-NEVE LTD, AND BAE IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH SUCH ENTITY.
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