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Hi
I'm kind of new to the list but I've an interesting in electronic DIY stuff. Right now I'd like to build my own Mic Preamp. I think I like the sound of 1073. Anybody can guide me to the link that have original info for my ref. ?
Regards
Karl
 
The Neve Meta thread may help.

Look for the home web site of a few of the lads here and you may find some that have trod this path before.
1272 and 1290 based stuff should not be overlooked.
See Tym Ryan at SeventhCircle
... the 1081 project ??
 
http://www.jlmaudio.com/JLM%201272%20Switch%20Kit.htm
http://www.jlmaudio.com/JLM%20Module%20&%20BA283.pdf
http://www.jlmaudio.com/JLM1272simplemod.pdf
http://www.jlmaudio.com/JLM1272hotrodmod.pdf
http://www.vintagedesign.se/diy/1290diy.htm
http://www.vintagedesign.se/transformer_cross_table.htm
http://www.technicalaudio.com/pdf/neve/1290-EN10041.pdf
http://www.technicalaudio.com/pdf/neve/1073-EH10023.pdf
http://www.technicalaudio.com/pdf/neve/0283-allvers.pdf
http://www.technicalaudio.com/pdf/neve/0284-EX10284+doc.pdf
http://www.technicalaudio.com/pdf/neve/EK20033-sensSW.pdf
http://www.danalexanderaudio.com/neve.html
http://www.seventhcirclestudios.com/SCA/SCA.htm

That should get you started.

Do be aware that the 'real' Neve class-A preamp design (as in the 1066, 1073, 1084, 1290, etc...) uses three gain stages for higher gains. The 1272, and similar designs (SCA's N72 kit) use only two stages. Higher gains can be achieved with two stages only, but the character of the sound is not be the same as the 3-stage design. This doesn't mean the 2-stage versions don't merit their existence.... they can actually sound very cool.

I'm actually about to help a friend outfit his live recording venue with 24 to as many as 40 channels of Neve-type preamps (DIY, of course!), and we're going to use both 2 and 3-stage designs, because he likes them both, and appreciates the difference.

:grin:

Much peace,

JC
 
Wow.......... that's a lot of link. I'm getting deep right now. Thanks a lot you guys
 
Hi rascalseven
After I'd check all links that you posted. I found that I can use PCB Neve 1290 for my new 1073 I'm I right?
 
if you populate only half of the 1290 board, you end with a 1272-like micpreamp. A 1073 is a complete channel, including the EQs...
 
I've found
http://www.wagrecords.net/neve.htm

He design new PCB for Neve 1073 style Mic pre. What is the pro & con betw. original PCB & the new one. Please help
 
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