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Neve 1064 (#1)

Stream Real-Time Audio to a Robotically Controlled Neve 1064 (#1) Using the Analog Matrix Plugin

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Neve 1064 Overview

The Neve 1064 is an iconic, Class A discrete, vintage-style equalizer and microphone preamplifier. It’s known for providing the warm, analog sound that made the Neve name famous. It’s perfect for adding depth and character to any recording, from vocals to guitar to drums and more.

Select Features of the Neve 1064

  • Class A discrete Mic Pre/3-band EQ.
  • High-pass filter points at 45 – 70 – 160 – 360 Hz.
  • Low EQ points: 35 – 60 – 100 – 220 Hz.
  • Mid EQ points: 700 Hz; 1.2 – 2.4 – 3.6 – 7 KHz.
  • Separate mic and line inputs.
  • Mic input attenuation from -20 to -80 dB in 5 dB increments.
  • Line input attenuation from +10 to -20 dB in 5dB increments.

 

F. Reid Shippen: IMHO the best of all the Class-A Neve modules.  Better low end and silkier highs than the 1073.  Rupert picks the frequencies for you and really nailed this one.  Classic Neve 80 Series 3-band EQ.  Amazing vintage transformers.  Everything sounds better through these things, even with the EQ flat.HPF filter:  45/70/160/360. Leave this off (unless you’re making a telephone eq fx)
Low EQ:  35/60/100/220.
Mid EQ:  0.7/1.2/2.4/3.6/7k.
Hi EQ:  10k shelf.The Hi/Lo switch is in the Hi position. SECRET SAUCE

MIX:  run your mix through a pair of these. +1 @ 60, +1 @ 10k. Sometimes 35 is the magic tho.
VOCAL:  same as above, sometimes you want to cut 360. Sometimes +2 on the high.
DRUMS:  these into your drum buss, you’re welcome.
GUITARS:  Push 7k and 100 for rock. Try 700 for vibe. This is the one time you might want to use the HPF
EVERYTHING ELSE:  let’s face it. It’s Neve transformer gooey goodness. There’s a reason I own 24 channels of this.

TECHSHIZZ

Vintage Neve Modules.
Tubes: No
Transformers: Hell yes!
Character:  Thickness.  Glue.