AMS NEVE 4081
AMS NEVE 4081
AMS Neve 4081 is a four-channel mic/line preamplifier based on the classic 1081/1081R family. AMS Neve specifies four genuine 1081 mic preamp channels in an 8.5-inch-wide, 2U half-rack unit, with front-panel operation and Mac/PC remote control via Neve Remote Control software.
Specifications
Format
| Product type | Quad mic/line preamplifier based on 1081 modules |
|---|---|
| Channels | 4 mic/line preamp channels |
| Rack format | 2U half-rack 8.5-inch-wide unit; optional kit mounts one or two units in 19-inch rack |
| Remote control | Front-panel control and Mac/PC control using Neve Remote Control software; multiple units can link for up to 64 channels |
Channel Controls
| Mic gain | +20 dB to +70 dB in 5 dB steps |
|---|---|
| Line gain | 0 dB to +20 dB in 5 dB steps |
| Phantom power | Switchable 48 V phantom power |
| Pad | Switchable -20 dB mic pad |
| Phase | Phase reverse |
| Impedance | High/low impedance selection, including low-Z setting for ribbon microphones |
| Inserts | Balanced insert point per channel before optional A/D conversion |
Audio Performance
| Mic input impedance | 1 kohm at 1 kHz |
|---|---|
| Line input impedance | 50 kohm, electronically balanced |
| Maximum mic input | +24 dBu with pad |
| Maximum output | +26 dBu into 600 ohms |
| Output impedance | 50 ohms +/-5% at 1 kHz, balanced |
| Distortion | <0.07% for 20 dBm output from 50 Hz to 10 kHz at 60 dB gain |
| Equivalent input noise | >-123 dBm, 20 Hz to 20 kHz at 60 dB gain |
Digital Option and Power
| Optional digital io | Optional FireWire/AES card with 4-channel A/D and 4-channel D/A conversion up to 192 kHz |
|---|---|
| Sync | Internal, AES/EBU or TTL word clock sync for optional digital card |
| Power supply | External PSU, 100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz, 1.9 A max |
Fit and constraints
Intended use
Constraints
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Description
The AMS Neve 4081 is a four-channel microphone preamplifier using four Class A/B preamp circuits from the 1081 family. It is designed as a standalone multi-channel preamp and can be housed in a 2U 19-inch frame with the optional rackmount kit. The four-channel format suits recording setups that need several matched microphone preamps in one unit.