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Aurora Audio GTQ2 Mark III Microphone Preamp Pro Quality Neve 1073 Style with EQ
Estimated price for orientation: 2 250 $
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Neve Type: Microphone Preamp
Aurora Audio GTQ2 Mark III 2 Channel Microphone Preamp with Eq and Instrument DI.. High end unit designed by Geoff Tanner. The unit works perfect and has 1 very small scratch on top. One of the best mic pre amps in the world. These units are very hard to find and will always appreciate in value.Contrary to most other 1073 type Pre manufacturers – AMS Neve downwards – GTQ2 designer Geoff Tanner did not try to just build a mere clone / a pure copy of the famous original, that had made the name of Neve what it is to this day.Had this been Geoffs intention – to just remake the original – he would have been the very man for the job.
After all, it was young Geoff Tanner – in his position working for the Neve company – who had been responsible to assemble the final schematics for construction and building of the 1073 back in the early 70s.
It would not be bold to state that nobody in the world – including Rupert Neve – knows more about the design of the original 1073 – than Geoff Tanner.
After leaving the Neve company in 1985 Geoff spent some 15 years taveling on the road, servicing vintage Neve consoles around the globe, quickly becoming the world’s most sought after specialist for the task.
When in the late 90s he decided to build his own version of the 1073 he took advantage of the situation, in his own words, “to change all those bits and pieces that I never liked about the original in first place”.
The resulting GTQ2 has a more open sound, is not as prone to wearing out or breaking down, is yet easier to service, and at the same time – is less costly to build.Microphone preamplification of up to 80dB of gain in 5dB steps
3 band EQ Band 1, 80Hu shelf Band 2, broad bell, selectable 400Hz, 1.6kHz, 3.2kHz Band 3, 12kHz shelf
Ouput pot: Mute to unity gain, continuous (unstepped)
Phase reverse switch, Phantom 48V
D.I. Instrument Jack (High Z)
Input Impedance selector (per channel) 300 or 1200 OhmInsurance included with shipping.Unit will only be shipped by FEDEX for best handling.
Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Neve |
| Type: | Microphone Preamp |
Aurora Audio GTQ2 Mark III 2 Channel Microphone Preamp with Eq and Instrument DI.. High end unit designed by Geoff Tanner. The unit works perfect and has 1 very small scratch on top. One of the best mic pre amps in the world. These units are very hard to find and will always appreciate in value.Contrary to most other 1073 type Pre manufacturers – AMS Neve downwards – GTQ2 designer Geoff Tanner did not try to just build a mere clone / a pure copy of the famous original, that had made the name of Neve what it is to this day.Had this been Geoffs intention – to just remake the original – he would have been the very man for the job.
After all, it was young Geoff Tanner – in his position working for the Neve company – who had been responsible to assemble the final schematics for construction and building of the 1073 back in the early 70s.
It would not be bold to state that nobody in the world – including Rupert Neve – knows more about the design of the original 1073 – than Geoff Tanner.
After leaving the Neve company in 1985 Geoff spent some 15 years taveling on the road, servicing vintage Neve consoles around the globe, quickly becoming the world’s most sought after specialist for the task.
When in the late 90s he decided to build his own version of the 1073 he took advantage of the situation, in his own words, “to change all those bits and pieces that I never liked about the original in first place”.
The resulting GTQ2 has a more open sound, is not as prone to wearing out or breaking down, is yet easier to service, and at the same time – is less costly to build.Microphone preamplification of up to 80dB of gain in 5dB steps
3 band EQ Band 1, 80Hu shelf Band 2, broad bell, selectable 400Hz, 1.6kHz, 3.2kHz Band 3, 12kHz shelf
Ouput pot: Mute to unity gain, continuous (unstepped)
Phase reverse switch, Phantom 48V
D.I. Instrument Jack (High Z)
Input Impedance selector (per channel) 300 or 1200 OhmInsurance included with shipping.Unit will only be shipped by FEDEX for best handling.
After all, it was young Geoff Tanner – in his position working for the Neve company – who had been responsible to assemble the final schematics for construction and building of the 1073 back in the early 70s.
It would not be bold to state that nobody in the world – including Rupert Neve – knows more about the design of the original 1073 – than Geoff Tanner.
After leaving the Neve company in 1985 Geoff spent some 15 years taveling on the road, servicing vintage Neve consoles around the globe, quickly becoming the world’s most sought after specialist for the task.
When in the late 90s he decided to build his own version of the 1073 he took advantage of the situation, in his own words, “to change all those bits and pieces that I never liked about the original in first place”.
The resulting GTQ2 has a more open sound, is not as prone to wearing out or breaking down, is yet easier to service, and at the same time – is less costly to build.Microphone preamplification of up to 80dB of gain in 5dB steps
3 band EQ Band 1, 80Hu shelf Band 2, broad bell, selectable 400Hz, 1.6kHz, 3.2kHz Band 3, 12kHz shelf
Ouput pot: Mute to unity gain, continuous (unstepped)
Phase reverse switch, Phantom 48V
D.I. Instrument Jack (High Z)
Input Impedance selector (per channel) 300 or 1200 OhmInsurance included with shipping.Unit will only be shipped by FEDEX for best handling.