Mic-Amp Module 1053

The Neve 1053 Mic-Amp Module was a channel amplifier module designed to provide mic preamplification and a 3-band equalisation. It is engineered to raise microphone or other source signals to 0 dBm and features a wide range of input impedance settings, making it quite versatile for various microphones and line sources.

It was released in 1966, making it one of the earliest Neve discrete microphone preamplifier designs and one of the few to employ germanium transistors.

Key features and specifications:

• Mic Preamp with 3-band EQ: It has a 3-band equaliser offering frequency control in the midrange with multiple selectable frequencies.
• Frequency controls:
  • Hi-mid EQ selectable at six frequencies ranging roughly from 0.7 kHz to 7 kHz.
  • Low EQ selectable at five frequencies from 35 Hz up to 220 Hz.
  • Fixed high-shelf EQ at 12 kHz.
• High-pass filter: Selectable at four frequencies (20, 45, 160, and 360 Hz).
• These EQ and filter controls allow detailed shaping of the signal tone.

The model is appreciated for its characteristic sound quality and is often sought after for its warm, punchy Neve tonality that complements various music genres, similar to the later famous Neve 1073 module but with distinct circuitry and features.

In summary, the Neve 1053 mic preamp module is a classic, discrete, transformer-balanced microphone preamplifier with integrated 3-band EQ and high-pass filter, valued for its unique Neve analogue sound signature in professional recording contexts.

Here you find 7 models, 4 with images and 0 with schematics for wireless sets etc. In French: TSF for Télégraphie sans fil.
All listed radios etc. from Neve Electronic Laboratories Ltd.; Hertfordshire