VINTECH AUDIO / model 473

VINTECH AUDIO's head amplifier/essential EQ. It features the same head amplifier as the NEVE 1073 module and Hi/Lo shelving type essential EQs on all four channels.

~From the manufacturer's website~

Essence of the NEVE 1073 in 4 channels

Get the sound of four channels of NEVE 1073 for less than the investment of just one vintage NEVE 1073 module.

Only Vintech-Audio products can convey the magical sound quality of vintage NEVE at such a high level. The model 473 features the same head amplifier and Hi/Lo shelving type essential EQ as the legendary NEVE 1073 module on all four channels. The perfect classic NEVE sound by Mr. Upton is reproduced in meticulous detail.

It's amazing that you can get high-level NEVE head amplifiers and EQs for four channels at this price. Even if you were to equip your input section with 8 or 16 channels using this model 473, it would cost about the same as a few vintage modules (plus maintenance costs). It's now possible to equip all your inputs with NEVE 1073 modules, something that was previously only a dream. The Model 473 is a masterpiece, meticulously crafted one unit at a time through made-to-order production.

The 2-band EQ section, which encapsulates the essence of NEVE, is more than enough to give beauty and impact to instruments and vocals. Even with extreme equalization, the music's resonance remains beautiful, resulting in a smooth and silky sound. The high frequencies can be switched between 5.6kHz and 12kHz, and the low frequencies between 60Hz and 110Hz.

The head amplifier, with its 70dB gain, delivers the exact sound of the NEVE 1073 (1272). The sound, tuned to maximize the musical appeal, is a testament to the expertise of Mr. Upton, who possesses a deep understanding of vintage NEVE. Vintech-Audio's commitment to quality is evident in features such as the highest-grade step gain controller and custom transformers.

Efficient and user-friendly functions such as input impedance settings, a microphone/line switch, 48V phantom power, phase inversion, and EQ bypass are efficiently arranged to expand sound-shaping possibilities. The unit features independent line and microphone inputs on the rear, a Hi-Z input for instruments on the front, and a variety of outputs including XLR and phone jacks. It's ideal for tasks such as adding NEVE's analog feel to line samples or instruments before returning them to tracks.

*Dedicated power supply X-PSU sold separately.