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Neve 1058 (#1)

Stream Real-Time Audio to a Robotically Controlled Neve 1058 (#1) Using the Analog Matrix Plugin

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Neve 1058 - EQ, Mono, Vintage Analog Gear

Neve 1058 Overview

The Neve 1058 was one of Neve’s first germanium microphone preamp/equalizer designs.  It has some of the same basic circuitry as the Neve 1057, with high and low fixed-frequency cut/boosts and a switchable mids. It is an extremely rare Neve module.

Select Features of the Neve 1058

  • Based on Germanium circuitry.
  • It has a preamplifier and a built-in equalizer.
  • Fixed high and low EQ with selectable mid frequencies, with the low band set at 40Hz and the high at 10kHz.
  • Classic Neve sound with a lot of low-mid response, resulting in a full-sounding mic preamp.

 

F. Reid Shippen: What makes these unique is that they have no input transformers and the output transformers are Marinairs, which were designed for later modules like the 1073.  This weirdness gives them a completely different sonic character than the usual 1058 (which sound similar to the 1057). Due to their gritty, dark coloration and unusual midrange presence, they are perfect for bass and guitar.  Beinhorn, again, used these exclusively on the bass and guitars for Soundgarden’s “Superunknown” album.  There were several faceplate variations – these are the “Neve grey” versions.
Low EQ:  Shelf.  100Hz?
Mid EQ:  1.75/2.5/3.5/5/7k
Hi EQ:  Shelf 8k?
SECRET SAUCEGUITARS:  These make guitars grind.  Note the weirdo mid frequencies. Try ‘em all.
BASS:  Growl and punch.  Dime the low and the 1.75k.  Watch your levels.
VOCAL:  Attitude and grain, and a really cool parallel option.
KEYS:  These make analog synths SING.

TECHSHIZZ

Vintage Neve Modules.
Tubes:  No
Transformers:  Yes
Character:  Forward, Brash, Grain, Wool