BAE / 1084 Mic Preamp/EQ

This is a microphone preamplifier/equalizer made by BAE. It is designed in the same way as the original NEVE 1084. It has an inductor-based high-pass filter. With 80dB of gain, it can also be used with low-output ribbon microphones.

*This package does not include a dedicated power supply.

■Channel Strip

The BAE 1084 is designed in exactly the same way as the original NEVE 1084, with the same chassis structure, Elma switches, and Carnhill transformers. Introduced 10 years after the 1073, the 1084 has several enhancements, notably a selectable HF frequency center and low-pass filter.

■Main Features

- Class A, transformer-coupled design in a 1U chassis
- 80dB GAIN supports low output ribbon microphones
- Input impedance switchable from 1200-300Ω
- Supports line level input
- High impedance DI for guitars, basses, etc.
- Polarity inversion switch
- Same Carnhill St Ives transformer as 1073 and 1084

■Specifications

Number of channels: 1
Frequency response: 10Hz-55kHz
Phantom power
EQ: 3-band EQ, high-pass filter, low-pass filter
Analog inputs: 1 x XLR (mic/line), 1 x 1/4"" (DI Hi-Z)
Analog outputs: 1 x XLR
Power requirements: Dedicated power supply required separately
Dimensions: 19W x 1.75L x 9D (1U rack size)
Weight: 4.54kg