Detail 01
500 series format
It is a bare module. It needs a powered 500 series chassis to run and to get audio in and out.
Product detailSKU #1327552777793
Neve1073LBEQ 500 Series EQ
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A Neve-branded 500 series EQ module for engineers building a rack of outboard processing. Studio purchase, not a starter piece.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Engineers already running a powered 500 series chassis
- Tracking rooms wanting hardware EQ before the converter
- Mix setups printing analog character on individual tracks
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone without a 500 series rack to power it
- Home setups better served by plugins at this price
- Players looking for a preamp or an all-in-one channel strip
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
EQ module, not a channel strip
It shapes tone. You still need a preamp ahead of it for a microphone-level source.
Detail 03
Single-slot module
One module covers one signal path. Stereo work means a second unit and a matched setting.
Detail 04
Neve branding
You are buying a specific analog EQ voicing, not a clean surgical corrective tool. Pick it for character.
Detail 05
Price tier
At over a thousand dollars per slot, a full rack is a multi-year build, not a single purchase.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No chassis, power supply, or cables included. Budget for the rack separately.
- 02Check your chassis current rating per slot before ordering.
- 03One module handles one channel. Stereo sources need two.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I plug this straight into my interface?
No. A 500 series module has no connectors of its own. It seats in a powered chassis, and the chassis handles the audio connections.
02Does it include a mic preamp?
This is the EQ. Plan on a separate preamp ahead of it when you are tracking a microphone.
03Do I need two for stereo?
Yes. Each module is one channel. Buy a pair and dial both to the same settings for a stereo bus or overheads.
04Will it fit any 500 series rack?
It follows the 500 series standard, so it fits standard chassis. Confirm your rack supplies enough current per slot.
