AMS NEVE 4081
The Number One Choice for Professionals
The 4081 Quad Mic Preamp builds on the incredible success of the 1081 and 1081R modules and provides both robust control and legendary Neve® sound. Every function of the 4081 can be controlled directly from the front panel or by remote control using a Mac or PC with Neve Remote Control software.
Every function of the 4081 can be remotely controlled from a connected Mac or PC system & multiple units can be linked together to create up to 64 individual preamp channels, all controlled from a single point. This capability allows remote preamps to be placed in the live room(s), keeping mic lines short and unlocking huge potential for many modern studios, live sound venues and broadcast suites.
General Specification
- Remote control of legendary Neve® microphone preamp design
- Four genuine 1081 Mic preamp channels in a single 9.5” wide unit
- Two units can be linked together to provide 8-channels in a 19” unit with optional 19? rack-mount kit
- Remote control using a Mac or PC with Neve Remote Control software
- XLR Mic input can be switched between Mic and electronically balanced Line
- Switchable 48V Phantom power supply
- Digital I/O Option: Firewire/AES interface with four channels of A/D conversion to either AES or FireWire and 4 channels of D/A conversion.
- Analogue Insert (pre-A/D converter) per channel
- External PSU: 100 – 240V AC, Rated Frequency 50 – 60 Hz, Rated Current 1.9A Max
- Internal Fuse: 48V DC, Fuse rating / type 1A (20mm x 5mm), Location FS1
Audio Performance
- Mic Input XLR input, Z in 1Kohm @ 1kHz
- Gain +20 dB to +70 dB in 5dB steps
- Maximum mic input level (with Pad):+24dB
- Outputs Max: +26dB into 600 ohms,Z out 50 ohms +/-5% @ 1kHz, balanced
- Distortion: <0.07% for 20dBm output from 50Hz to 10kHz @ 60dB Gain
- Equivalent Input Noise: >-123dBm 20Hz to 20kHz @60dB Gain
Line Input Z in 50k ohm, unity gain, electronically balanced
Dimensions
- Width: 218mm (8.5 inches)
- Height: 88.2mm (3.5 inches)
- Depth: 267 (10.5 inches)
- Weight: 3.16Kg (7 pounds)