The chorus of this jam is just outstanding. It sounds so good. That 4 part harmony is just amazing. "There is this gluey thing that happens sounds almost compressed it just comes together in a natural and clean way" I think that's what you are referring? Brilliant man. Thank you.
Hey Alec, bought the DPX based on your review…really great stuff man! Your channel will blow up soon enough with this kind of depth…and you’re crazy talented too! And would love to see more tutorials…love the tracks you put together and can’t believe the sound you get wth hardly any processing. Well done all around!
I fully agree. I almost never like the songs people do, plus his explanations are excellent, practical and funny. I have re-watched this a few times and know I will a few more times.
> Your channel will blow up soon enough with this kind of depth…and you’re crazy talented too! I couldn't agree more. Also, Alec, you've reminded me that only two mics are enough to record any song.
I just discovered your channel while walking through the streets of Berlin. My phone was in my pocket so it was more of a podcast. Then suddenly you started to perform and I stopped dead in my tracks. Bloody hell. Then I realized your accent sounds a lot like mine. Toe voel ek sommer trots :) Jy's befok. Al die beste!
oh man the vocals sound amazing. i just ordered an SPX on an insane price and im doing the obligatory deep dive into others that have the spx/dpx. the sound of the vocal(plus your performance which was great) makes me feel so good about this investment.
Sometimes I'm amazed at the quality and depth of a UA-cam channel, this is definitely one of those occasions. Thanks! Ps. detecting a hint of Dutch accent... (just curious) ;)
@@alecbrits Damn it! Your video was so good it convinced me to pull the plug on this one. Arrives tomorrow - can't wait. I have to sneak it in before the wife sees it, though.;)
Highest Quality of vídeo. Mr .Alec-master of sounds. I like your Voice , remember radialist. I have two questions of Mr.Alec.The asks are below: 1-Can you recommend this Preamp of Mic for livestreamings , worship ministratier, Voice over? 2-May you indicate Hi-Z for Voice? Congratulations for excellent content. Big Thanks for patient in My journey in Sounds. Lord bless you.
Thank you so much Felipe! It should be great for voice over work! I have not tried plugging a mic into the Hi-Z input, but the XLR inputs are really great and quiet, so I have not needed to try that. The fact that you can switch down to a Low-Z impedance for ribbons and dynamic mics is a great feature too! I hope this helps. :)
Wow, Alec! I just found your channel and I had to immediately be subscribed. Amazing test and in-depth review. I have a question for you: which one would you keep if you had to choose and keep one among the RND Shelford Channel, the 1073 DPX, Neve 8801, or the BAE 1073? Also, have you tried the Heritage Audio Britstrip? Seems interesting. As you can tell, I am looking to have a two channel mic pre that has EQ and/or COMP for mix/master duties. Anyway... thank you for your content and any feedback you can give me regarding the pres/strips.
love this video Alec! The review is fantastic. The fisheye part of people complaining about the neve is hilarious. The song kicks ass too! great vocals and harmonies. Do you think it still makes sense to get a 1073 if you have a UA Apollo 8xp that has the 1073 plugin?
Thank you so much! 😂 was fun to shoot that. I think that it depends on your workflow. If you are in a position where you are happy with the results the UAD 1073’s give, then you don’t need to buy the neve’s. For my workflow of mixing and tracking in hybrid, the 1073’s are in use almost every day. :)
@@alecbrits your work is on a different level clearly absolutely Gold! Also many people have no idea about electronics and comment on blogs about the newer 1073s not being as “real” as the old… in scientific terms they are full of shit! The new transformers are every bit the same as the old when driven, as are the transistor circuits 💯
That output goes through two transformers. A lot of people are finding that you get the intended sound by having that volume up and then pushing the input into it.
I believe there is an input transformer and an output transformer, by decreasing the fader output on the unit and driving the input, that gives you the “signature” tone that the unit is often asked to do.
Hi Alex, Love your vocals. In fact i thought i heard a song that sounded like you on the radio this weekend in the US. Do you use Melodyne to help create your 4 part vocals? Ie record 1st vocal track and then step up the copy a 3rd, 5th, etc?
I love this video and very much also your song, thanks! Can I ask you, how beneficial is having the double neve dpx compared to one unit. Or.. how much would you miss the stereo if you'd only have one? I have to choose buying a single neve dpx or a double from a cheaper brand, Heritage ha73eq2. Almost no difference, but still a little bit. Or save up. Im tracking recording playing everything myself like you in this video.
Thank you Matthieu! :) it depends on how often you need to record 2 channels. I end up recording pairs of mics often here, but that’s my personal choice.
Hi Alec! Your song sounds incredible great performance! I watched your video on the shelford Chanel and I was curious which one do you prefer if you could only have one ? I kinda preferred the 1073 a little more based on your two songs
Hey mate! :) thanks so much. I think I have answered this a lot In both videos comment threads. One offer more flexibility and reliability (RND). One offers the signature tone and safe investment. :)
Very informative, didn't get the impression you where trying to sell me something, straight forward thinking offering critiques of the brand, which is critical when buying new gear,. I really dig the approach what a great overview of the product giving me a good understanding of the brand,. Thanks, you have earned a new subscriber!!! By the way, Hopefully I'll be blessed by the milk of Rupert Neve ear Lohbs to get a good sound out of it, LOL!!! 🤣😂🤣😂
Do you think the Neve spx 1073 build quality is of the highest standards? The last thing one would one is an issue with pots or power supply and to make matter even worst, one has to send the units back with extra cost for repairing and shipping.
Thanks! :) the DPX has a far more linear distortion and sweet spot. The OPX does not drive as well there is not really a smooth transition between clean and distortion. The upside to the OPX is it feels a little more open and has 1dB steps. Of course the cost per channel is also a lot less too. :)
Hey Jason! :) thank you so much. I have reviewed the OPX as well, so feel free to check that out for the demonstration. The DPX is a more versatile piece of kit as you can drive it as well as EQ it, so your tonal options are more versatile. With regards to the 1073 classic, I think tonally they won’t be too far off, but the advantage to the classic is that it can be repaired a lot easier as it’s not surface Mount technology. :)
@@alecbrits Thank for the reply, yes your OPX revew was brilliant as well, great sound, I do mainly hard rock and metal and I find the neves midrange bump very good for drums that you just can't eq into the picture, hard to explain but it does something for the attack. There is snap there that isnt in other pres but only noticable on drums. I do have a couple of BAE MP but the eq and price of the DPX has me curious.
@@jason.martin I totally get it. My favourite drum pre is the API 512V. Combined with a 550A. That’s midrange that punches and somehow sits in a mix in a way that requires very little work afterward. That’s my feeling currently! :)
The Neve sounds nice and you did a good job as always but you have had to return it twice just for those push buttons? You'd think they would have a long term solution for a device that costs 2700. They look nice and retro but hmmm... annoying! I know it sounds silly but I'd probably not buy it for that reason. Nothing worse than having to return anything especially more than twice.
My current unit has been super solid for the last couple years. I did wonder about how it would be with push style sealer LED buttons. That would destroy the retro look, but at least it would be sealed like all the other parts of the unit. The upside of the repairs was learning that the service from AMS was incredible and fast. :)
@@alecbrits I am glad it has been solid for you. I generally love anything Neve. I am sure, just like me, you have had your share of buying, selling, and packing things up for various reasons. Even if an item is under warranty just the hassle of packing it up nicely and sending it back just gets tiring after awhile especially as I get older (unless you are able to drive to their offices)! Fortunately, I have rarely had to send anything back and have good luck with my gear. All the best cowbell master!
Its a great piece. 👌🏽 It’s all about the gain staging isn’t it? Thankfully the pad does not alter the tone too much, so that allows for a little more headroom. :)
@@alecbrits you mentioned the trim driving the unit. How do you generally gain stage it? That said, you’ve seen my videos. My voice is BIG. My wife’s is actually bigger. Lol.
If I’m wanting something clean, then I open up the output to full, get the course gain as close as possible and then back off the output trim to taste. If I want to drive the unit, then I put the output trim to unity (the thicker white line) and push the front till the desired harmonic distortion is reached and back down the output to match the desired recording level. If I want to create fuzzy or heavier sounding recordings. Then i pull the output pot all the way down to the point where audio is just about passing through, and then wind the mic gain as high as it will take me. Using the high shelf to back down any additional noise. :) Both you and your wife have incredible voices. 👌🏽👌🏽 Hope that helps!
Would be interesting to know your EQ settings also, as you are informing about Melodyne, Valhalla etc. Did you apply any effect to the bass track? Any compression to the other tracks? How hot do you print the tracks? Thanks Alec, sounds great.
I have taken photos of each of the settings for the instrument tracking, if you would like to see them, please feel free to shoot over an email. :) As I stated in your other comment, I have not affected any of the individual tracks at all. No eq, no compression. The only effect was adding the BX-True Peak limiter to bring up the overall volume to a better playback volume, without feeling too limited. :) I try to bounce out the tracks around the -10 LUFS. I record the individual tracks between -8 and -14 on logics meters. :) then I automate from there. Hope this clears it up Jens! Thanks for the positive feedback. :)
Thanks Alec for clarifying. I will send you a mail. I guess automation is also doing a great job getting signals to sound even and up front. Will work a bit more with that! Have a great evening!
Hey Alec -- you seem to be a fairly confident person, and i see a lot of comments commemorating you for the incredible quality of your demos and reviews. But just on the off chance you need a boost today... I really enjoy the compositions you make.They're extremely musical and very very *not* stiff. You seem to have really cracked the trifecta when it comes to generally making music. Good gear, good practice, but first and foremost .. musical music (lol). From what i see i think you're in a very good position to become a class A producer for huge acts, because i do believe you have it all. Thanks for the review and music
Hey! :) the Phoenix has a more comprehensive EQ and the DI is stunning on it. I think the Neve has a more signature tone, and is financially more secure over time. Hope this helps!
Great info. I just got the 1073 DPX and it sounds great but it has noisy EQ buttons when switching. Has me a little concerned that it will need repair. Were your EQ buttons noisy before/after repair?
Hey David, when switching they have always been a little clicky/poppy. The one I needed to have fixed started loosing signal when the Eq was Enabled, a clicky button is normal, just keep an eye on it, and if it starts to loose signal, then you gotta ship get a replacement unit. :)
Hey Geoffrey! :) I have used it on my mic buss before, but due to the fact that there are no detents on the pots, getting accurate stereo matching was always a problem. I currently have it sat on my drum buss, and it now does not get touched at all for any other uses. I’m sure it would pair really well with most mics, so I’m sure the Telefunken would be a solid combination.
hello alec i have a question i have this dpx and im learning to use it do you recommend using only the eq part of it on individual stereo instruments while mixing? since its not detented i know it cant be used on stereo bus what about stuff like pianos if i visually match controls
I liked the rant part where you said, “Shutup!” I ordered one immediately after that part! 😂 🤔 Hmm 22 lbs, and 14 inches deep… Are the rack ears strong enough to support it without bending? I haven’t racked it yet.
Hello Alec, first of all, I really enjoyed watching your videos ! Specially for the preamps ahah I had a simple question regarding drums recording : In general, I use 8 mics in total for recording my drums, but I wanted to know if you would rather go for the Neve 1073 OPX or would you stay with the Neve 1073 DPX (or 4 Neve DPX in my case) ? Does the EQ section of the Neve 1073 DPX bring something more ? Or would you say that some plugins might do the trick ? (please do not consider the factor of price, focus your answer only on sound)
Hey Darwin J! :) thanks for watching. I would go down the 1073DPX route. Unless you need the conversion of the OPX. They do sound different, but your tonal flexibility of the DPX is a winner. The other option would be to go down the 500 series route as well. That allows for more flexibility and growth over time.
Wow, those soloed vocal tracks sound so nice! Is that flat or did you add some EQ? The top end is so sweet. Your comment about the switches made me cringe, however, I'm literally going to order the DPX this morning. It'll be interesting to hear how the pre compares to my Fearn. Cheers ...
Thank you! A tiny amount of the top shelf (literally like the smallest move), tiny amount of 4.2Khz out, then 40hZ low cut. It’s a great piece! Ooo, let me know how you get on with comparison!
@@alecbrits Thanks for your reply, Alec. I appreciate your talent and the gear you use to record it. Again, those vocals are so musical. As for the Fearn/1073 comparison, I'll be sure to share my findings, though it'll take a few weeks. I'll order the DPX today so that I have it on hand when rebuilding the studio after the upcoming move. Once I'm setup and I have time to "play", I'll start comparing. Meanwhile, analogizing the two pres as being microphones, to my ears, the Fearn is like a U67 as where the 1073 is a pre-Sennheiser U87 - each in all their glory. 'Know what I mean? We'll see what actual A/B comparisons reveal.
Very nice sounding i hear from yours recordings. For acoustic music, guitars, bass and vocals which preamp would you recomend t88rLB +1073eqLB 500 combo or spx1073?
Hey Alec. Awesome track. Considering this vs the Heritage HA81… the HA81 and not the HA73 as that’s a no brainer for the Neve, but the HA81 offers the 1081 style eq, so just wondering which you’d prefer to use for vocals between those. Cheers
Thanks so much! :) either would be a solid choice. The HA81 offers a solid range of tonal control that the DPX does not. However the DPX’s metering options allow you to gain stage the unit faster sometimes when dealing with really dynamic sources.
@@alecbrits I appreciate the feedback on that. Have also been looking at the Vintech X81 and the AML EZ1081 2U unit. No idea if there's that much between them really...
THIS IS MY NEW FAVORITE CHANNEL
Thank you so much!! :D
@@alecbrits very curious how a real 1073 sounds against Audioscape's V1290! and other preamps like Skibbe Electronics and Spectra STX pres!
Came for the NEVE. Stayed for that song!
Yes Phillip! :D thank you so much!
The chorus of this jam is just outstanding. It sounds so good. That 4 part harmony is just amazing. "There is this gluey thing that happens sounds almost compressed it just comes together in a natural and clean way" I think that's what you are referring? Brilliant man. Thank you.
Thank you Peter! 100% what I was referring to. :) it really makes things almost melt together so well. 👌🏽
That cowbell was glowing with analog warmth, depth and transformer vibe! It’s amazing!
Agreed! The track was nothing before the glorious cowbell.
Hey Alec, bought the DPX based on your review…really great stuff man! Your channel will blow up soon enough with this kind of depth…and you’re crazy talented too! And would love to see more tutorials…love the tracks you put together and can’t believe the sound you get wth hardly any processing. Well done all around!
Hey Russel, congrats on your purchase! I hope you enjoy the unit and make some wicked records! :) Thanks for the very kind words.
I fully agree. I almost never like the songs people do, plus his explanations are excellent, practical and funny. I have re-watched this a few times and know I will a few more times.
@@geoffreymerrifield5666 thank you so much Geoffrey.
> Your channel will blow up soon enough with this kind of depth…and you’re crazy talented too!
I couldn't agree more.
Also, Alec, you've reminded me that only two mics are enough to record any song.
Man, those cowbell dance moves took that song and mix to a whole new level of pro. Forget the Neve 🤫
It’s all about the cowbell. Wish there was more of it! :)
@@alecbrits it definitely needs more of it
😂😂😂
😅
That U67 sounds like magic.
It’s a beast! :)
I picked up one of these this summer and all I can say is, I love it. It's a fantastic unit with fantastic sound quality. Very happy with mine!
Congratulations Sean! :)
Love the end of video with single tracks to show how its all put together, very nice
Thanks Zane! :)
It's all the 1073 i'll ever need love mine, thanks Studiocare for supplying the uber gear!
It’s a serious unit for sure! :)
I’m new to this channel and now it’s my studio channel reference. The songs are awesome too. Good vibes here.
Thank you so much! :) will be a lot more coming soon.
I just discovered your channel while walking through the streets of Berlin. My phone was in my pocket so it was more of a podcast. Then suddenly you started to perform and I stopped dead in my tracks. Bloody hell. Then I realized your accent sounds a lot like mine. Toe voel ek sommer trots :) Jy's befok. Al die beste!
Dankie Mr. Kri!! :D
oh man the vocals sound amazing. i just ordered an SPX on an insane price and im doing the obligatory deep dive into others that have the spx/dpx. the sound of the vocal(plus your performance which was great) makes me feel so good about this investment.
Congratulations on your purchase! :)
your testing sounds like pro production and im sure you are a pro.....amazing stuff bro
Thank you so much! Will keep pushing and creating. :)
Man that thing shines on vocals
It’s a great unit! :)
Danke für die tolle Präsentation des Neve und die super musikalische Performance.
Thank you Gabriele! :)
Hey Alec, thx a zillion, this is the PERFECT decision-maker! You crushed that tune... fantastic!!
Thanks so much Ken! :)
I’ve got a Neve 1073 DPX and it is SUPERB!!! I track everything through it including DI bass. Sooooooo goood!!!! Thanks Alex.
They are so solid. :) would love a couple more of them in the rack.
Excellent video and review. Great track. Little rant was hysterical. Appreciate the little tips too.
Thank you Geoffrey! :)
Jesús those vocals
Thank you. :)
great demo and nice breezy cool song during the demo!
Thank you so much! :)
Fantastic video! Great review, great demonstration and great song. Thanks so much! 🙏💛👍🏼
Thanks so much Jeff! :)
Wow, you were right about the BG vocals! That's smooth. Thinking about picking up the SPX
It’s a great unit! :)
Great review, and you have a lovely voice.
Thank you so much Greg! :)
Sometimes I'm amazed at the quality and depth of a UA-cam channel, this is definitely one of those occasions. Thanks! Ps. detecting a hint of Dutch accent... (just curious) ;)
Thanks so much Robert! :)
Yes, your music is really great brother.
Thank you so much! :) working on it!
Duude! Those vocal stacks are amazing.
Thank you!! :D
Wow! You do it all!! And the song is awesome!
Thank you so much!! :D
i cant believe you only have 5k subs.. keep it up, very high quality videos
Thanks so much Anthony! :) will keep working on it.
That demo was fire
Thanks so much Jeff! :)
Love those vocals man!
Thanks so much! :)
Great music and breakdown bro
Thanks so much Shawn! :)
Great work and music.
Thank you so much!
Everything about this is so nice
Thanks Daniel. :)
This was such a great in depth review ! Great job 🤘
Thank you so much! :)
Great Singing and Great Sound!
Thanks John! :)
Wow I liked ur song man! Thanks for the review!
Thank you Caleb! :)
God dammit, that cowbell dance gets me every time I watch this.
😂😂😂 I’m so glad.
Lovely review and a GREAT song!
Thank you! :)
@@alecbrits Damn it! Your video was so good it convinced me to pull the plug on this one. Arrives tomorrow - can't wait. I have to sneak it in before the wife sees it, though.;)
Best of luck with that! :)
Wonderful Song Sounds Great!
Thank you so much Troy!
holy shit this sounds good! Thank you for this great video
Thank you for the kind words! :)
Your channel is awesome! Congrat!
Thank you so much! :)
Great review man! I've been thinking about getting this and it looks like I'm going to go for it \m/.
Thank you Euge!! :) enjoy it.
Man, you're fkn talented, why aren't you famous?
Thanks for the very kind words! :)
@@alecbrits Thanks for the great video, so detailed
Chuckle at the SNL reference at 4:54 🤣
😂😂 you got it.
Highest Quality of vídeo.
Mr .Alec-master of sounds.
I like your Voice , remember radialist.
I have two questions of Mr.Alec.The asks are below:
1-Can you recommend this Preamp of Mic for livestreamings , worship ministratier, Voice over?
2-May you indicate Hi-Z for Voice?
Congratulations for excellent content.
Big Thanks for patient in My journey in Sounds.
Lord bless you.
Thank you so much Felipe!
It should be great for voice over work! I have not tried plugging a mic into the Hi-Z input, but the XLR inputs are really great and quiet, so I have not needed to try that. The fact that you can switch down to a Low-Z impedance for ribbons and dynamic mics is a great feature too! I hope this helps. :)
@@alecbrits Thank you so much, greatest explains.
It is honor for me ,learn about sounds.
God bless you.
Wow, Alec! I just found your channel and I had to immediately be subscribed. Amazing test and in-depth review. I have a question for you: which one would you keep if you had to choose and keep one among the RND Shelford Channel, the 1073 DPX, Neve 8801, or the BAE 1073? Also, have you tried the Heritage Audio Britstrip? Seems interesting. As you can tell, I am looking to have a two channel mic pre that has EQ and/or COMP for mix/master duties. Anyway... thank you for your content and any feedback you can give me regarding the pres/strips.
Hey J Sasa, thank you so much. :) I would lean towards the RND shelford as my go too channel strip, or the API channel strip.
Sounds amazing!
It’s a beast! :)
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thank you!! :)
@@alecbrits Thank you for your inspirational videos!
@@Ishutin100 its my pleasure, will keep working on more content!
Great review Alec!
Thanks David! :)
@@alecbrits Have you by chance tried the neve 1073N ? If so would you recomend the N or the SPX if i only need a single channel ?
The circuit in the 1073N is the same as the DPX & SPX. I would recommend the SPX as it has the added advantage of an insert and an output trim. :)
@@alecbrits Awsome! Thank you so much :) Can´t wait to try it out with my Eden Microphone. should be a big step up from uad 1073 unison.
Best of luck David!
love this video Alec! The review is fantastic. The fisheye part of people complaining about the neve is hilarious. The song kicks ass too! great vocals and harmonies. Do you think it still makes sense to get a 1073 if you have a UA Apollo 8xp that has the 1073 plugin?
Thank you so much! 😂 was fun to shoot that. I think that it depends on your workflow. If you are in a position where you are happy with the results the UAD 1073’s give, then you don’t need to buy the neve’s. For my workflow of mixing and tracking in hybrid, the 1073’s are in use almost every day. :)
YES!
Thank you! :D
Great music too
Thank you! :)
Excellent video!
Thank you so much cam! :)
@@alecbrits your work is on a different level clearly absolutely Gold!
Also many people have no idea about electronics and comment on blogs about the newer 1073s not being as “real” as the old… in scientific terms they are full of shit!
The new transformers are every bit the same as the old when driven, as are the transistor circuits 💯
Muy buena reseña, gracias por compartir.
Thank you for watching Oscar! :)
That output goes through two transformers. A lot of people are finding that you get the intended sound by having that volume up and then pushing the input into it.
I believe there is an input transformer and an output transformer, by decreasing the fader output on the unit and driving the input, that gives you the “signature” tone that the unit is often asked to do.
Hi Alex, Love your vocals. In fact i thought i heard a song that sounded like you on the radio this weekend in the US. Do you use Melodyne to help create your 4 part vocals? Ie record 1st vocal track and then step up the copy a 3rd, 5th, etc?
Thanks so much! :) they are all sung with the chosen harmony, then tightened up with melodyne.
Your rant gave away where your from ;)
SA all the way! :)
I love this video and very much also your song, thanks! Can I ask you, how beneficial is having the double neve dpx compared to one unit. Or.. how much would you miss the stereo if you'd only have one? I have to choose buying a single neve dpx or a double from a cheaper brand, Heritage ha73eq2. Almost no difference, but still a little bit. Or save up. Im tracking recording playing everything myself like you in this video.
Thank you Matthieu! :) it depends on how often you need to record 2 channels. I end up recording pairs of mics often here, but that’s my personal choice.
Those Repair Issues....a deal breaker..just gonna go with the Sound Craft MK22...you get High and Low...and 2 Sweeable Mids
Go with your gut John! :)
Hi Alec! Your song sounds incredible great performance! I watched your video on the shelford Chanel and I was curious which one do you prefer if you could only have one ? I kinda preferred the 1073 a little more based on your two songs
Hey mate! :) thanks so much. I think I have answered this a lot In both videos comment threads. One offer more flexibility and reliability (RND). One offers the signature tone and safe investment. :)
Sounds too great!!
Thank you! Love the unit. 👌🏽👌🏽
MAN! You're a one man Del Amitri!!!
Thank you so much Johannes!
Very informative, didn't get the impression you where trying to sell me something, straight forward thinking offering critiques of the brand, which is critical when buying new gear,. I really dig the approach what a great overview of the product giving me a good understanding of the brand,. Thanks, you have earned a new subscriber!!! By the way, Hopefully I'll be blessed by the milk of Rupert Neve ear Lohbs to get a good sound out of it, LOL!!! 🤣😂🤣😂
Thank you much!! :D glad you enjoyed it. 😂
Very cool video!
Thank you Raúl! :)
I also have neve1073 dpx. Its very good!
It’s a great unit! :)
"Don't throw it away!" :D
😂😂😂😂
Could you compare the 500 series to the DPX?
I have done a video on the 1073RLB in the past. :) but I have not done one with the 1073RLB with the 1073 500 series EQ.
@@alecbrits i’ve seen it actually! I’m really just curious. I plan on purchasing the SPX
Can’t go wrong with that box! :)
Do you think the Neve spx 1073 build quality is of the highest standards? The last thing one would one is an issue with pots or power supply and to make matter even worst, one has to send the units back with extra cost for repairing and shipping.
The build quality is ok, my second unit has been working well for a couple of years now. :)
How would you compare this unit’s preamp to the 1073OPX? Excellent work as always
Thanks! :) the DPX has a far more linear distortion and sweet spot. The OPX does not drive as well there is not really a smooth transition between clean and distortion. The upside to the OPX is it feels a little more open and has 1dB steps. Of course the cost per channel is also a lot less too. :)
The opx has no input transformers, I don’t know about the dpx
Nice song!
Thanks James!
Great review! I am curious as to how it sounds ve the OPX as well as the pricey 1073 issue.
Hey Jason! :) thank you so much. I have reviewed the OPX as well, so feel free to check that out for the demonstration. The DPX is a more versatile piece of kit as you can drive it as well as EQ it, so your tonal options are more versatile. With regards to the 1073 classic, I think tonally they won’t be too far off, but the advantage to the classic is that it can be repaired a lot easier as it’s not surface Mount technology. :)
@@alecbrits Thank for the reply, yes your OPX revew was brilliant as well, great sound, I do mainly hard rock and metal and I find the neves midrange bump very good for drums that you just can't eq into the picture, hard to explain but it does something for the attack. There is snap there that isnt in other pres but only noticable on drums. I do have a couple of BAE MP but the eq and price of the DPX has me curious.
@@jason.martin I totally get it. My favourite drum pre is the API 512V. Combined with a 550A. That’s midrange that punches and somehow sits in a mix in a way that requires very little work afterward. That’s my feeling currently! :)
The Neve sounds nice and you did a good job as always but you have had to return it twice just for those push buttons? You'd think they would have a long term solution for a device that costs 2700. They look nice and retro but hmmm... annoying! I know it sounds silly but I'd probably not buy it for that reason. Nothing worse than having to return anything especially more than twice.
My current unit has been super solid for the last couple years. I did wonder about how it would be with push style sealer LED buttons. That would destroy the retro look, but at least it would be sealed like all the other parts of the unit. The upside of the repairs was learning that the service from AMS was incredible and fast. :)
@@alecbrits I am glad it has been solid for you. I generally love anything Neve. I am sure, just like me, you have had your share of buying, selling, and packing things up for various reasons. Even if an item is under warranty just the hassle of packing it up nicely and sending it back just gets tiring after awhile especially as I get older (unless you are able to drive to their offices)! Fortunately, I have rarely had to send anything back and have good luck with my gear. All the best cowbell master!
@@DubCaravan it is a hassle, luckily it’s not often! They are a great company. :) cowbell master is a new one! 😂😂
Thanks for a great video! If you don't have the digital card, how do you connect to Logic Pro?
Thank you. :)
Via my universal Apollo X16.
Thanks! Do you have SA roots? 🇿🇦
Hey Alex, wonderfull Video man 🫵, can I ask you which Snare drum you use in this video 🙏 ? Lg Robert
Thank you Robert! :) this is a Yamaha Steve Jordan signature.
@@alecbrits Thx 🙏🥰
Sounds amazing! how would you compare this to the Shelford Channel? to me the DPX sounds like it has more character?
I think the shelford offers better flexibility, tone and reliability. :) buuut it’s also twice the price.
@@alecbrits do you think the comp section is usable for mix bus?
Feeling 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Thank you!! :)
Where can I get a Soup Can Microphone like yours pre-built? That thing is awesome.
www.soupcanmic.co.uk it’s great. :) needs ALL the gain, but it’s wicked.
I have this unit its great, but it can distort a little easier than I'd like.
Its a great piece. 👌🏽 It’s all about the gain staging isn’t it? Thankfully the pad does not alter the tone too much, so that allows for a little more headroom. :)
@@alecbrits you mentioned the trim driving the unit. How do you generally gain stage it? That said, you’ve seen my videos. My voice is BIG. My wife’s is actually bigger. Lol.
If I’m wanting something clean, then I open up the output to full, get the course gain as close as possible and then back off the output trim to taste. If I want to drive the unit, then I put the output trim to unity (the thicker white line) and push the front till the desired harmonic distortion is reached and back down the output to match the desired recording level. If I want to create fuzzy or heavier sounding recordings. Then i pull the output pot all the way down to the point where audio is just about passing through, and then wind the mic gain as high as it will take me. Using the high shelf to back down any additional noise. :)
Both you and your wife have incredible voices. 👌🏽👌🏽
Hope that helps!
@@alecbrits ok. That’s basically how I’ve been handling it. Thank you for the compliment. 👍
No worries at all! :)
Would be interesting to know your EQ settings also, as you are informing about Melodyne, Valhalla etc. Did you apply any effect to the bass track? Any compression to the other tracks? How hot do you print the tracks? Thanks Alec, sounds great.
I have taken photos of each of the settings for the instrument tracking, if you would like to see them, please feel free to shoot over an email. :)
As I stated in your other comment, I have not affected any of the individual tracks at all. No eq, no compression. The only effect was adding the BX-True Peak limiter to bring up the overall volume to a better playback volume, without feeling too limited. :)
I try to bounce out the tracks around the -10 LUFS. I record the individual tracks between -8 and -14 on logics meters. :) then I automate from there.
Hope this clears it up Jens! Thanks for the positive feedback. :)
Thanks Alec for clarifying. I will send you a mail. I guess automation is also doing a great job getting signals to sound even and up front. Will work a bit more with that! Have a great evening!
Song is great, very talented musician. Gear sounds great👍
Thanks so much Phil! :)
Hey Alec -- you seem to be a fairly confident person, and i see a lot of comments commemorating you for the incredible quality of your demos and reviews. But just on the off chance you need a boost today...
I really enjoy the compositions you make.They're extremely musical and very very *not* stiff. You seem to have really cracked the trifecta when it comes to generally making music. Good gear, good practice, but first and foremost .. musical music (lol). From what i see i think you're in a very good position to become a class A producer for huge acts, because i do believe you have it all. Thanks for the review and music
This is extremely kind and perfectly timed. Thank you so much for making my week! :)
@@alecbrits Hahaha im glad it was. You really do deserve it Alec :-) Take it easy
Hey Alec, nice review…how would you compare this vs the Phoenix Ascent two you reviewed a wee while ago?
Hey! :) the Phoenix has a more comprehensive EQ and the DI is stunning on it. I think the Neve has a more signature tone, and is financially more secure over time.
Hope this helps!
Great info. I just got the 1073 DPX and it sounds great but it has noisy EQ buttons when switching. Has me a little concerned that it will need repair. Were your EQ buttons noisy before/after repair?
Hey David, when switching they have always been a little clicky/poppy. The one I needed to have fixed started loosing signal when the Eq was Enabled, a clicky button is normal, just keep an eye on it, and if it starts to loose signal, then you gotta ship get a replacement unit. :)
@@alecbrits I really appreciate the quick reply. I think I’ll keep the unit.
I keep watching this video. Do you ever use this on your mix bus? Hoping it would work well with my Telefunken TF29 mic.
Hey Geoffrey! :) I have used it on my mic buss before, but due to the fact that there are no detents on the pots, getting accurate stereo matching was always a problem. I currently have it sat on my drum buss, and it now does not get touched at all for any other uses.
I’m sure it would pair really well with most mics, so I’m sure the Telefunken would be a solid combination.
hello alec i have a question i have this dpx and im learning to use it do you recommend using only the eq part of it on individual stereo instruments while mixing? since its not detented i know it cant be used on stereo bus what about stuff like pianos if i visually match controls
Trust your ears and print what ever you land on. That’s honestly how I used it for mixing. :)
Would you prefer this neve 1073 vs an bae 1073?
I have not spent any time with the BAE. :) the Neve stuff holds its value well.
I liked the rant part where you said, “Shutup!” I ordered one immediately after that part! 😂
🤔 Hmm 22 lbs, and 14 inches deep… Are the rack ears strong enough to support it without bending? I haven’t racked it yet.
Congratulations! 😂
Mines been racked for a couple years. No issues so far. :)
Hello Alec, first of all, I really enjoyed watching your videos ! Specially for the preamps ahah
I had a simple question regarding drums recording : In general, I use 8 mics in total for recording my drums, but I wanted to know if you would rather go for the Neve 1073 OPX or would you stay with the Neve 1073 DPX (or 4 Neve DPX in my case) ? Does the EQ section of the Neve 1073 DPX bring something more ? Or would you say that some plugins might do the trick ? (please do not consider the factor of price, focus your answer only on sound)
Hey Darwin J! :) thanks for watching. I would go down the 1073DPX route. Unless you need the conversion of the OPX. They do sound different, but your tonal flexibility of the DPX is a winner. The other option would be to go down the 500 series route as well. That allows for more flexibility and growth over time.
What is the headphone amp like? Detailed and lacks nouse . Thank you.great song
I don’t think I’ve used the headphone amp very much on these at all. :)
Are those buttons crooked ,or are me eyes playing tricks on me ?
They are not fully square. :)
Do you like the DPX more than the Shelford Channel? 2 repairs in 2 years, YIKES!!! I don't see these units lasting, compared to the vintage units.
I far preferred the Shelford. :)
@@alecbrits You prefer the Shelford but also keep a dpx for its tone? Is the tone much different? More like the vintage 1073?
@@barneyrubble8255 I prefer the shelford in every way, I just cannot afford a pair of them currently. :)
Love the song and the sound !!! What’s the interface used ?
Thank you Joel! :) it’s an Apollo X16.
HI Alec, thanks for great video! Question, if you had a chance to compare Bae 1073 eq vs ams Neve 1073 dpx eq?
I’ve never had the chance to try a BAE unit yet! :)
@@alecbrits Thanks! 👌
Wow, those soloed vocal tracks sound so nice! Is that flat or did you add some EQ? The top end is so sweet. Your comment about the switches made me cringe, however, I'm literally going to order the DPX this morning. It'll be interesting to hear how the pre compares to my Fearn. Cheers ...
Thank you! A tiny amount of the top shelf (literally like the smallest move), tiny amount of 4.2Khz out, then 40hZ low cut. It’s a great piece! Ooo, let me know how you get on with comparison!
@@alecbrits Thanks for your reply, Alec. I appreciate your talent and the gear you use to record it. Again, those vocals are so musical. As for the Fearn/1073 comparison, I'll be sure to share my findings, though it'll take a few weeks. I'll order the DPX today so that I have it on hand when rebuilding the studio after the upcoming move. Once I'm setup and I have time to "play", I'll start comparing. Meanwhile, analogizing the two pres as being microphones, to my ears, the Fearn is like a U67 as where the 1073 is a pre-Sennheiser U87 - each in all their glory. 'Know what I mean? We'll see what actual A/B comparisons reveal.
Very nice sounding i hear from yours recordings.
For acoustic music, guitars, bass and vocals
which preamp would you recomend t88rLB +1073eqLB 500 combo or spx1073?
Thank you!
If you are looking for a little character then the 1073SPX. If you want it to be more open sounding, then the 88RLB is the one. :)
@@alecbrits thank you! :)
So the spx is the dbx but it’s a one channel correct? Same thing just one less channel sounds amazing
That’s correct. :)
thx! great video and nice song!!! is it on spotify etc ?
Thank you Luca! :) not yet! Will be working on recording these properly next year.
Hey Alec. Awesome track. Considering this vs the Heritage HA81… the HA81 and not the HA73 as that’s a no brainer for the Neve, but the HA81 offers the 1081 style eq, so just wondering which you’d prefer to use for vocals between those. Cheers
Thanks so much! :) either would be a solid choice. The HA81 offers a solid range of tonal control that the DPX does not. However the DPX’s metering options allow you to gain stage the unit faster sometimes when dealing with really dynamic sources.
@@alecbrits I appreciate the feedback on that. Have also been looking at the Vintech X81 and the AML EZ1081 2U unit. No idea if there's that much between them really...
Hi Alex, I have shelfords and Bae 1073, how similar are those? Build quality? Are those up to the 'name' of the 1073 ? Thanks
I would lean towards the shelfords personally. :)