80 Series 1084: the Genuine Article
Neve 80 Series consoles defined the sound of 1970s rock 'n' roll; their original 1073 preamp and EQ modules wrote the book on characterful mic preamplification and punchy equalization. Introduced later in the decade, the 1084 included several enhancements, most notably selectable HF frequency centers and a lowpass filter. Done up in classic RAF blue-gray livery, the Heritage Audio 1084 nails the authentic sound of the vintage modules, using the same hand-wired, transformer-coupled Class A design and original-spec components. Custom polystyrene and film tone capacitors were developed to match as closely as possible the Siemens Styroflex and Mullard Mustard caps of the late 1960s and early '70s. Custom input transformers were also co-designed with Carnhill Transformers' Oxford factory to Heritage Audio's stringent requirements.
Designed to fit vintage Neve consoles and Heritage Audio 80 Series racks
Ideal for restoration of vintage Neve 80 Series mixing consoles, the Heritage Audio 1084 is precision engineered for retrofit into the input module slots of these desks. The 1084 is also compatible with Heritage Audio's Frame 8 and Rack 2 80 Series powered enclosures.
The stuff of legend
With 80dB of gain on tap, the 1084 lets you capture subdued sources with your favorite ribbon mic. Cranking the preamp gain enhances your tracks with tasty vintage-style coloration. The 1084 is fitted with concentric highpass and lowpass filters to curtail undesirable frequency extremes that could mar an otherwise perfect performance. And the 1084's renowned 3-band EQ section can enhance anything. The Heritage Audio 1084. Take it from Sweetwater: this is the stuff of legend.
Heritage Audio 1084 80 Series Console Module Features:
- All Class A, hand-wired transformer-coupled design
- 80dB of gain on tap; easily handles low-output ribbon mics
- Highpass filter: Off, 50Hz, 80Hz, 160Hz, and 300Hz
- Lowpass filter: Off, 6kHz, 8kHz, 10kHz, 14kHz, and 18kHz
- 3-band EQ section
- HF: ±16dB shelving, selectable center frequencies at 10kHz, 12kHz, and 16kHz
- MF: ±18dB peaking, fixed Q, selectable center frequencies at 360Hz, 700Hz, 1.6kHz, 3.2kHz, 4.8kHz, and 7.2kHz
- LF: ±16dB shelving, selectable center frequencies at 35Hz, 60Hz, 110Hz, and 220Hz
- Hi-Q switch shifts the mid-band Q
- Phase switch flips polarity 180º