TRIBUTE TO RUPERT NEVE: Father of the modern mixing console

 Rupert Neve and the Rise of Neve Electronics: A Sonic Revolution (1961–1975)

In the annals of audio engineering, few names resonate as profoundly as Rupert Neve. A visionary British-American engineer, Neve’s innovations in analog recording equipment transformed the music industry, setting standards that remain revered decades later. From humble beginnings in his garage to building a global enterprise, Neve’s journey with Neve Electronics from 1961 to its sale in 1975 is a story of ingenuity, perseverance, and an unrelenting pursuit of sonic excellence.

REVIEW: BEHRINGER 1273 COMPARED TO NEVE 1073SPX AND WARM AUDIO WA-73

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Are you ready for the Behringer 1273-KT clone of the classic Neve 1073 in a smackdown comparison to a real Neve 1073SPX? Just for good measure we’ll also compare the Behringer to the Warm Audio clone of the classic Neve 1073. Along the way I hope to answer that question which is burning a hole in your brain; Is the Behringer 1273 good? You may think you know but there are some big surprises awaiting. Let's dig in!

The Behringer 1273 features two full channel strips of 73-style preamps

NEVE 1073SPX COMPARED TO WARM AUDIO WA-73EQ REVIEW

Neve 1073 SPX vs Warm Audio WA-73EQ Technical Review and Comparison

In this review I’m comparing a single channel Warm Audio WA-73EQ to a new AMS Neve 1073SPX. For clarity I truncated the model names in the review. Warm Audio produces another model called WA-73 which does not have tone controls, that is NOT what is being reviewed. Whenever I mention the WA-73 I’m referring to the WA-73EQ and when I talk about the 1073 it is the 1073SPX.

REVIEW AMS NEVE 1073SPX. WHAT IS THE AMS NEVE 1073 SPX?

NEVE 1073 SPX

When it comes to microphone preamplifiers the Neve 1073 is up at the top with legendary status for it’s classic sound and tone. Original 1073 console preamps can sell for $10,000 or more in todays vintage-equipment market.