Detail 01
500 Series format
Needs a powered 500 series rack or chassis. It will not work standalone on a desk.
Product detailSKU #1327552777795
Neve1073LB 500 Series Mono Microphone Preamp
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
500 Series mono mic preamp with the Neve 1073 circuit. For engineers who already own a 500 rack and want one high-end front end.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Tracking vocals and guitar through a colored, transformer-based front end
- Adding a premium mono channel to an existing 500 series rack
- Engineers who track one source at a time and want it right
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing multiple channels at once — this is one mono channel
- Budget home setups where an interface preamp already does the job
- Players with no 500 series chassis to put it in
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Mono, single channel
One source at a time. Stereo sources or drum kits need a second unit or more channels.
Detail 03
Microphone preamp
Sits between mic and converter. It sets the tone of the recording before anything else touches it.
Detail 04
1073 circuit
The classic Neve preamp topology, which is why the price sits far above generic 500 series preamps.
Detail 05
$1,285 price point
This is a buy-once piece. Cost per channel is high, so most people build up one at a time.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A 500 series rack with adequate power is required and sold separately
- 02Cables, mics, and converters are not included
- 03Check your rack's current draw per slot before adding a Neve module
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this without a 500 series rack?
No. It is a 500 series module and needs a powered chassis to operate. The rack is a separate purchase.
02Is this one channel or two?
One. It is a mono preamp, so a stereo pair requires two modules.
03How many rack slots does it take?
It is a standard 500 series module. Confirm slot width and available power in your specific chassis before ordering.
04Do I still need an audio interface?
Yes. This is a preamp only. You still need converters or an interface with a line input to get audio into your computer.
