{"id":2586,"date":"2021-10-19T12:08:23","date_gmt":"2021-10-19T12:08:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ams-neve.com\/?page_id=2586"},"modified":"2024-09-17T12:13:37","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T12:13:37","slug":"1081-classic","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ams-neve.com\/outboard\/1081-range\/1081-classic\/","title":{"rendered":"1081 Classic"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#000000″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”20px” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”1″ gradient_direction=”top_to_bottom” enable_shape_divider=”true” shape_divider_color=”#c73036″ shape_divider_position=”top” shape_divider_height=”5px” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”straight_section”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”bottom” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” font_color=”#ffffff” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”advanced” border_bottom_desktop=”1px” column_border_color=”#5b5b5b” column_border_style=”solid” offset=”vc_hidden-xs” column_link=”#ThePerfectConsole”][vc_column_text]\n

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1081<\/h1>\n

The Indispensable Tool for all Instruments and Vocals<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

Designed in 1972, the 1081 was originally conceived as a combined mic\/line preamp and equaliser section for the Neve\u00ae<\/sup> modular consoles. It quickly became one of the best-loved mic preamps of all time. 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A lot of work goes into the construction of each unit, ensuring ultimate quality before leaving the factory and arriving in your studio.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Marinair\u00ae<\/sup> Transformers”][vc_column_text]The 1081 uses the same exclusive Marinair\u00ae<\/sup> transformers as the 1073\u00ae<\/sup> in its microphone and line input stages, with the addition of a non-gapped balanced output transformer enabled by the A\/B design.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Class A\/B design”][vc_column_text]As Neve\u00ae<\/sup> 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.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Classic Switched Gain Control”][vc_column_text]The 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\u00ae<\/sup>.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Detailed Transient Response”][vc_column_text]The 1081’s efficient class A\/B designed preamplifier provides a high gain output of up to 80dB with a detailed, fast & musical response to transients. This is ideal for capturing percussive instruments with perfect clarity.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Four-Band EQ”][vc_column_text]The 1081 EQ section is an advancement on the earlier 1073\u00ae<\/sup> EQ. The ultimate sound quality remains using similar inductor-based technology, but the EQ palette was expanded to four bands following customer-led research. 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The 1081 module has two impedance settings accessed via the rear-mounted Hi\/Lo switch. With settings of 1.2k\u03a9 and 300\u03a9, the impedance can be optimised for use with a wide range of modern or vintage microphones.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Horizontal or Vertical Orientation”][vc_column_text]The 1081 comes in two orientations, vertical and horizontal. Vertical orientation modules can be installed into a console or an 8-module rack. 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More Information and Support<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][tabbed_section style=”minimal_alt” tab_change_animation=”fade” alignment=”center” spacing=”default” tab_color=”extra-color-gradient-1″ vs_content_animation=”fade” vs_link_animation=”opacity” vs_navigation_alignment=”left” vs_navigation_width_2=”25%” vs_navigation_func=”default” vs_navigation_width=”regular” vs_navigation_spacing=”15px” vs_navigation_mobile_display=”visible” vs_tab_spacing=”5%” cta_button_style=”accent-color” icon_size=”32″][tab icon_family=”iconsmind” title=”Specifications” id=”1633700855270-10″ tab_id=”1633700855271-9″ icon_iconsmind=”iconsmind-Info-Window” el_class=”toggle-default”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]General Specification<\/strong><\/p>\n