Neve 1073 OPX User manual

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1073 OPX
8 channel Microphone, Line and Instrument
Preamplifier
User Manual
Issue 1
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Health & Safety Notice
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY AND FOR THE PROTECTION OF OTHERS
PLEASE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING HEALTH AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND KEEP THEM HANDY
•HEED ALL SAFETY WARNINGS
•DO NOT USE NEAR WATER
•CLEAN ONLY WITH A DRY CLOTH
•DO NOT INSTALL NEAR HEAT SOURCES
•DO NOT BLOCK VENTILATION OPENINGS
•PROTECT THE POWER CORD
•USE ONLY ACCESSORIES SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER
•UNPLUG WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME
•OPTIONAL CARDS SHOULD NOT BE INSERTED OR REMOVED WITH THE
POWER ON
•REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY
•NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE PROCEDURES AND RECOMMENDATIONS
WILL INVALIDATE THE MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY

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Avertissements de Santé & Sécurité
POUR VOTRE SECURITE ET CELLE DES AUTRES MERCI DE RESPECTER LES
INSTRUCTIONS DE SANTE ET SECURITE SUIVANTES
•LISEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS ET GARDEZ-LES À PORTÉE DE MAIN
•TENEZ COMPTE DE TOUS LES AVERTISSEMENTS DE SÉCURITÉ
•NE PAS UTILISER PRÈS D’UNE SOURCE D’EAU
•NETTOYER UNIQUEMENT AVEC UN CHIFFON SEC
•NE PAS INSTALLER PRÈS D’UNE SOURCE DE CHALEUR
•NE PAS BLOQUER LES BOUCHES D’AÉRATION
•PROTÉGER LE CORDON D’ALIMENTATION
•N’UTILISER QUE LES ACCESSOIRES SPÉCIFIÉS PAR LE FABRICANT
•DÉBRANCHER PENDANT DE LONGUES PÉRIODES D’INACTIVITÉ
•NE PAS INSÉRER OU RETIRER D’EVENTUELLES CARTES OPTIONNELLES ALORS QUE
L’APPAREIL EST SOUS TENSION
•CONFIER TOUTES LES OPÉRATIONS DE MAINTENANCE À DU PERSONNEL QUALIFIÉ
UNIQUEMENT
•AUCUNE PIÈCE INTERNE N’EST RÉPARABLE PAR L'UTILISATEUR
LE NON-RESPECT DE CES PROCÉDURES ET RECOMMANDATIONS INVALIDERA LA
GARANTIE DU FABRICANT

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Important Safety Instructions
For your own safety and for the protection of others, please observe the following safety
precautions:
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
10) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
11) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as when liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING:
THIS APPARATUS HAS CLASS I CONSTRUCTION AND SHALL BE CONNECTED TO THE
EXTERNAL PSU MAINS SOCKET OUTLET WITH A PROTECTIVE EARTHING
CONNECTION.
WARNING:
WHERE THE MAINS PLUG OR AN APPLIANCE COUPLER IS USED AS THE DISCONNECT
DEVICE, THE DISCONNECT DEVICE SHALL REMAIN READILY OPERABLE.
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Trademarks: Neve®, 1073® and Marinair® are registered trademarks. AMS Neve Limited pursues a policy of continual improvement therefore all specifications are
subject to change without notice. All trademarks are property of their respective owners E & O E ©2020 AMS Neve Ltd.
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Instructions Importantes sur la Sécurité :
Pour votre sécurite et celle des autres merci de respecter les instructions de santé et sécurité
suivantes :
1) Lisez ces instructions.
2) Gardez ces instructions.
3) Tenez compte de tous les avertissements.
4) Suivez toutes les instructions.
5) ATTENTION: afin de réduire les risques d'incendie ou de choc électrique, n'exposez pas cet
appareil à la pluie ou à l'humidité
6) Nettoyez uniquement avec un chiffon sec
7) Ne pas bloquer les bouches d’aération
8) Ne pas installer à proximité d’une source de chaleur telle qu’un radiateur, une bouche d’air
chaud, des plaques de cuisson (ou cuisinière), ou n’importe quel autre appareil producteur de
chaleur (y compris un amplificateur)
9) Protégez le cordon d’alimentation afin d’éviter les piétinements et pincements, et plus
particulièrement à proximité des prises de courant ou tout autre élément de branchement, ainsi
qu’au point de sortie de l’appareil)
10) Débranchez cet appareil pendant les orages ou de longues périodes d’inactivité.
11) Confiez toutes les opérations de maintenance à un technicien qualifié. Un entretien est
nécessaire lorsque l'appareil a été endommagé de quelque manière que ce soit, comme par exemple
si le cordon d'alimentation ou la fiche sont endommagés, du liquide a été renversé ou des objets
sont tombés dans l'appareil, si l'appareil a été exposé à la pluie ou à l'humidité, s’il ne fonctionne
pas correctement ou a subi une chute de hauteur.
ATTENTION:
AFIN DE RÉDUIRE LES RISQUES D'INCENDIE OU DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE, N'EXPOSEZ PAS
CET APPAREIL À LA PLUIE OU À L'HUMIDITÉ.
ATTENTION:
CET APPAREIL CORRESPOND A UNE CONSTRUCTION DE CLASSE I ET DOIT ÊTRE
RACCORDÉ À UNE PRISE SECTEUR DOTÉE D'UNE PROTECTION PAR MISE À LA TERRE.
ATTENTION:
LORSQU'UNE PRISE SECTEUR OU UN PROLONGATEUR EST UTILISÉ COMME DISPOSITIF
DE DÉBRANCHEMENT, CELUI-CI DOIT RESTER FACILEMENT ACCESSIBLE.

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Table of Contents
Health & Safety notice (English)..................................................................................2
Health & Safety notice (French) ..................................................................................3
Important safety Instructions (English) .......................................................................4
Important safety Instructions (French) .........................................................................5
1073 OPX Introduction .............................................................................................7
Rack Mount Instructions (English) ...............................................................................8
Rack Mount Instructions (French) ................................................................................8
Configuring the 1073 OPX .........................................................................................9
Front Panel ............................................................................................................10
Rear Panel ............................................................................................................12
A/D D/A USB/Dante card (optional) ..........................................................................12
Monitoring ............................................................................................................13
Latency Free Monitoring ..........................................................................................13
Summing ..............................................................................................................15
1073OPX Remote Control Software............................................................................16
IP address setup ....................................................................................................17
Setup Menu ...........................................................................................................20
Using the Remote-Control Software ...........................................................................22
USB Audio Interface mode .......................................................................................23
Dante Networked Audio Mode ..................................................................................26
1073OPX and Dante Controller .................................................................................26
Dante Network Connections .....................................................................................27
Firmware Update Software .......................................................................................28
Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................30
Dimensions & Power Requirements ...........................................................................31
Audio Specification..................................................................................................31
Unit connection Tables ............................................................................................32
Line/XLR input/output Tables ...................................................................................32
25-Way D-Type Pin outs ..........................................................................................33
Circuit Flow Diagram ...............................................................................................34
Neve®, 1073® and Marinair® are registered trademarks. AMS Neve Limited pursues a policy of continual
improvement therefore all specifications are subject to change without notice. All trademarks are
property of their respective owners E & O E ©2020 AMS Neve Ltd.

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1073® OPX Introduction 1
The 1073® OPX is an 8 channel Microphone, Line and instrument preamplifier
with optional digital interface. The unit is housed in a 2 unit 19’’ rackmount
enclosure. The 1073 OPX has 8 1073 preamps featuring 8 Genuine 1073
transformer-coupled microphone/line preamplifiers with Marinair®
transformers on the input stages and an electronically balanced output stage.
The 1073 OPX DI Input is transformer-less Class-A design which allows for +30
to +60dB of gain, front mounted dual concentric inputs allow for easy
connection to electronic instruments.
The 1073 OPX is a fully digitally controlled preamplifier unit which enables
remote use and full recall capability via the proprietary 1073 OPX remote
control software.
Most functions of the 1073 OPX can be controlled directly from the front
panel or by remote control using a Mac or PC with the Neve® Remote-
Control software. This provides a simple and elegant solution for users of
DAW, broadcast or live sound reinforcement systems.
Up to 8 1073 OPX units can be connected to the remote -control computer,
giving up to 64 Mic Pre-amps or Line Level inputs, all controlled from a single
point. The unit always powers up with all settings, levels and states as they
were at power-down.
The digital option enables the device to be used as a Dante enabled Audio-
over-IP preamplifier with both Primary and Secondary network capability. In
addition, the digital card USB port enables the 1073 OPX to function as a
primary standalone audio interface for any DAW enabled computer.
The 1073 OPX has both an analogue and digital monitor return path. This
function allows the device to be used as both an analogue monitoring system
and as a primary audio interface for any MAC/PC DAW system.

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Rack Mount Instructions 1
Elevated Operating Ambient- If installed in a closed or multi-
unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the
rack environment may be greater than room ambient.
Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the
equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum
ambient temperature (30°C) specified by the manufacturer.
Reduced Air Flow - Installation of the equipment in a rack
should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe
operation of the equipment is not compromised.
Mechanical Loading - Mounting of the equipment in the rack
should be such that a hazardous condition is not created by
improper or uneven mechanical loading.
Reliable Earthing - Reliable earthing of rack-mounted
equipment should be maintained. Particular attention should
be given to supply connections other than direct connections
to the branch circuit (e.g. use of power strips).
Installation en Baie (rack) 1
Température en service élevée – si l’installation est effectuée
dans un endroit clos et/ou multi-rack, il se peut que la
température localisée soit plus élevée que la température
ambiante. Dans ce cas, il faudra faire attention à ce que
l’environnement soit compatible avec la température ambiante
maximale (30°) spécifiée par le fabricant.
Aération réduite –l’installation de l’appareil dans une baie
devra être réalisée afin de permettre une circulation d’air
suffisante pour que le fonctionnement de celui-ci ne soit pas
compromis.
Installation mécanique – l’installation de l’appareil dans un
rack devra être réalisée afin d'éviter une position qui
s'avèrerait dangereuse dans le cas d'une installation instable.
Mise à la terre convenable – la mise à la terre dans le cas d’une
installation en baie/rack doit être maintenue. Une attention
particulière devra être portée pour toute connection indirecte
(par exemple utilisation d’une multiprise)

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Configuring the 1073OPX 1
To operate the 1073OPX, configure as follows:
Ensure the unit is switched off.
Connect the PSU to the mains supply.
Connect the supplied power adaptor (PS12221) to the rear 5-pin
DIN input.
Connect your mic/line or DI input source/s to the front of the unit.
Separate mic/line inputs MIC I/Ps 1-8 and LINE I/Ps 1-8 are available on
the rear of the unit on D-sub connectors. These inputs follow the DB-25
standard pin configuration. Monitor inputs MONITOR IN L and MONITOR
IN R are available on the rear XLRs of the unit. On the front of the unit,
Mic inputs use the XLR combo connectors; Line and DI inputs both use the
6.35mm jack on the combo connectors.
Connect the line output/s O/Ps 1-8 into your system. The outputs
are available on the rear D-sub connector. This uses the DB-25
standard pin configuration.
Connect monitor outs if required via XLR cables at the rear of the
unit labelled MONITOR OUT L and MONITOR OUT R
Connect headphones to the front ¼’’ jack connector at the front of
the unit.
Switch on the unit. it will default to the last-used setting. Set front
panel controls as required.
Select front or rear input source by pressing the FNT button.
Select Input MIC/LINE/DI by pressing the IP button.
Set the phantom power +48v, 80Hz high pass filter, -25dB PAD and
LoZ impedance as required for each preamp.
Set phase by pressing and holding the IP button, it will illuminate
red to indicate 180° phase flip.
The D.I circuit within the 1073 OPX is a transformer-less class-A design. This
uses an FET transistor to reduce the impedance to 680Kohms, perfect for
guitars, basses and keyboards. When connecting an instrument directly to
the unit using the D.I, set the level at +40db gain and adjust gain levels from
this point. If the signal is distorted at 40dB then use the -25dB pad to
reduce the incoming signal and then add preamp gain to get the desired
tone and level.

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Front Panel 1
POWER: Switches the unit on or off. The button will light when the
unit is ON
HP LEVEL: Controls the volume of the headphones and rear monitor
outputs. Pressing the HP LEVEL control knob will cycle through the
monitor sources indicated by the adjacent LEDs:
Off/cut; No LED illuminated.
Channel-1 only; mono by default unless the MONO button is
deselected; 1/2 LED RED
Channel-2 only; mono by default unless the MONO button is
deselected; 1/2 LED GREEN
Channels 1 (left) and 2 (right); stereo by default unless the MONO
button is selected; 1/2 LED YELLOW
[this sequence repeats for channels 3/4 5/6 7/8]
To reset to default monitor state Press and hold HP LEVEL, the units
monitor signal will revert to MON.
MON - Monitor input; stereo by default unless the MONO button is
selected, routes the stereo Monitor input at the rear of the unit to the
stereo monitor output and to the headphone output Post-HP level
control.
D-MON –The Digital Monitor input is only available when the optional
digital monitor card has been inserted into the unit; once installed this
option will become available on the front panel. DMON is stereo by
default unless the MONO button is selected. DMON routes the digital
stereo monitor signal from the connected DAW/Computer through the
D/A converter and to the stereo monitor XLR outputs and headphone
output Post-HP level control.
Press and hold the HP LEVEL knob for one second to reset the source to
Monitor input.
Monitor source select is reflected in both the headphone output and
the monitor output at the rear of the unit.
MONO: Toggles between mono or stereo monitoring. The button will
light when mono is selected.