073 LB Rack Module User Manual 527 - 399 Issue 1 The 1073 Rack Module is a compact version of the classic 1073 Mic Pre, designed for use in the Lunchbox™.
1073LB Issue 1 Health & Safety Notice For your own safety and the protection of others, please observe the following safety instructions: • Read these instructions. • Heed all safety warnings. • Do not use near water. • Clean only with a dry cloth. • Do not install near heat sources. • Do not block ventilation openings. • There are no user serviceable parts inside. • Unplug when unused for long periods of time. • Refer all servicing to qualified personnel only.
1073LB Issue 1 Table of Contents Health & Safety Notice.......................................................................................................................2 1073LB Lunchbox™ Module................................................................................................................4 Introduction.....................................................................................................................................4 Housing...........................................
1073LB Issue 1 1073LB Lunchbox™ Module Introduction Launched in 1970, the original Neve 1073 module is perhaps the world's most famous and desireable mic pre-amplifier for recording vocals and instruments of all types. The first choice of countless leading producers & artists, the 1073 delivers the unique Neve sound featured on some of the most famous recordings of the past 40 years.
1073LB Issue 1 Front Panel Controls Sig led A two-colour led gives an indication of the incoming signal level: • Lights green between -25dB and +26dB. • Lights red at +26dB or higher. Input Gain • Runs from -20dB to +10dB in 5dB steps for the Line input; • Runs from -20dB to -80dB for the Mic input (with an OFF position between the 50dB and 55dB steps).
1073LB Issue 1 Line Input Electronically balanced input stage. Gain from this input is applied in the second class A gain stage and is output through the same class A transformer coupled output stage as the Mic input. Line input is selected by ensuring there is a Line Input jack connected to the combo connector on the front of the unit and FR I/P is selected. Trim Applied to both Mics and the Line input, the signal is fed into a transformer balanced class A output stage via a -10dB/+5dB trim pot.
1073LB Issue 1 Dimensions 1 Height mm (inches) Width mm (inches) Depth cm (inches) 1 Weight kg (lbs) 132 (5¼) 38 (1½) 145 (5¾) 1.1 (2½) Excludes clearance for front panel controls and rear connectors. Audio Specifications Mic Input Line Input Output 2 Switchable impedance (300Ω or 1200Ω) Gain -80dB to -20dB in 5dB steps 2 Impedance 4kΩ bridging Gain -20dB to +10dB in 5dB steps 2 Max Output +28dBu Output Impedance 75Ω @ 1kHz 2 Distortion 0.
