Group Buy Interest?

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Yeah, if there's going to be some EQ, I just as soon go all the way with the second unit -- I won't be looking at the VU meter anyway, since I'll be in front of a computer.

That said, if there are other factors that make the whole thing more do-able, I'll follow the crowd :D
 
All good points
Maybe an interest poll for the pre amps is in order? I really want to get on with this ASAP. For me I HAVE to get at least one of everything to cover the cost of the tooling/design/development.
If someone starts a pre-poll, is there a way we can add numbers/quantity for each potential order? I need to get an idea for a total order.
 
  • Top one, exactly like Neve 1074 EQ (awesome).
  • Middle one, Looks kind of Neve-like. But I'm not familiar with the EQ set points.
  • Bottom one, exactly like neve 1073 EQ (awesome - but 1074 can't be beat).
If the top / bottom ones sound anything like the real deal, I think one of them should be offered. I don't want something simply because it has more knobs or more powerful EQ. i want waht sounds best.

I do a lot of tracking, quick and easy DI's are a godsend. I EQ almost always during mixing (usually ITB).
 
I only wish you all could hear these pieces. I asked some of the engineers here in LA if they would comment, but they can't because they are indorsed by the big boys, however, they will be participitating with multiple pieces after spending only about an hour evaluating/testing them.
 
tarnationsauce2 said:
i want waht sounds best.
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chance

I am assuming, probably erroneously, that the input, gain, and output stages of the three preamps are the same (same circuit and components), and that the differences are simply in the add-ons (eq stages and configuration, meter, DI.) That is, all three will sound the same with the eq defeated. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

A schematic or block diagram would be helpful, though I can think of several reasons you may not want to divulge these. I am assuming, again, that these are solid state, and without transformers.

Anyway, I think a poll for interest in the different models is a bit premature, until we know a little more about them. Certainly, the price is right!

Again, thanks for all your hard work. What goes around, comes around.
 
although it would be nice to have a DI input, i would definitely prefer the units with expanded EQ over either a DI input or VU meter...the real-deal neve modules don't have a meter, so who cares if a clone based on them doesn't?
 
crazydoc said:
chance

I am assuming, probably erroneously, that the input, gain, and output stages of the three preamps are the same (same circuit and components), and that the differences are simply in the add-ons (eq stages and configuration, meter, DI.) That is, all three will sound the same with the eq defeated. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

A schematic or block diagram would be helpful, though I can think of several reasons you may not want to divulge these. I am assuming, again, that these are solid state, and without transformers.

Anyway, I think a poll for interest in the different models is a bit premature, until we know a little more about them. Certainly, the price is right!

Again, thanks for all your hard work. What goes around, comes around.
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I already put in a request for all the specs.
As far as them all sounding the same with the EQ bypassed, we (me and several studio engineers) never thought to make that test. We only had time to use them right out of the box. We were all pleased. One of the people helping to evaluate was my Neve tech who maintains my board and did the schematics for me.
 
just curious, but did you get an opportunity to do a side-by-side comparison with 1 of your 1073 modules?
 
chance said:
LOL that was the first test we did. A/B sounded like A/A
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did you record the clips? It would be exciting to be able to hear what these things are going to sound like.
 
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well damn...i guess it's a good thing then that the new checking account i opened today included a new credit card with it :D
 
can't wait to a/b these pre's with my dual 72

I would probably go for the one without the DI, i've got a few other modules already for that

I don't want to jump the gun, but should I start a Poll ie "Which pre would you be most likely to order ACP #1 , #2, #3 ?" Or do they have other model names?
 
Just read through the recent posts, didn't see this answered yet - are these IC based or transformer based pres? That is, is it essentially a classic Neve circuit clone (with discreet circuitry, etc., a la the Chameleon Labs units)?

Curious to see the schematic when that's available.

Aj

P.S. I'd like the dual channel with EQ (if that's an option). I'd also vote that we just narrow it down to one model, this go around - thus getting the biggest bulk buy we can get. If these are around $175-ish, and the specs check out, I'd go for two of them.
 
I keep forgetting to mention that they are transformer based. Unfortunately they are NOT Carnhill built as Neve owns the copyright. BUT keep in mind it's very easy to swap transformers.
I requested a spec sheet, but haven't gotten it yet.
 
Yeah, it would be nice if they were configured for an easy transformer mod for those of us so inclined. Based on the discussion so far, I'm probably good for at least couple of whatever is available - and maybe more if some of my friends decide to jump in.
 
chance said:
I keep forgetting to mention that they are transformer based. Unfortunately they are NOT Carnhill built as Neve owns the copyright. BUT keep in mind it's very easy to swap transformers.
I requested a spec sheet, but haven't gotten it yet.
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Sorry to sound so skeptical but you had these custom made for you. How can you not have the specs? :confused:
 
i would guess that the lack of a spec sheet would have to do with what chance described on the last page, where his neve tech drew up the designs based on the 1073, which were then sent to china and built
 
Somnium7 said:
Sorry to sound so skeptical but you had these custom made for you. How can you not have the specs? :confused:
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Well,, I'm NOT a tech, and we only had a day to work with them under "working situations". Where they were made, they made all the measurements and have the specs. It was a last minute rush thing for them to bring to NAMM. I also had the ACM-310 mics custom made and had no specs for quite a while. As Ray Charles said in the "Tom Dowd & the language of music" video, "You can have 99 tracks but the bottom line is what does it sound like" and that and only that is what impressed us.
 
chance said:
I keep forgetting to mention that they are transformer based. Unfortunately they are NOT Carnhill built as Neve owns the copyright. BUT keep in mind it's very easy to swap transformers.
I requested a spec sheet, but haven't gotten it yet.
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This is GREAT news. I can't wait to see the guts / schematics. :D
 
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