Two-space 500-series modules have always seemed like a waste of real-estate and a good power supply to me, but this one makes use of the two separate inputs by having completely separate mic and line inputs, which is an important part of the design of a real 1073 as well as most other 1080-series Neve modules. This transformer alone has been a blockage for people attempting to build Neve designs into the 500-series, as it's too large to fit in a single space. The transformers and inductors are all Carnhills, including separate mic and line input transformers just like the original Neve modules, as well as the huge 1166-style output transformer. While arguments on the pros and cons of SMD technology are still on the table in the audio world, AML played it safe by sticking with traditional through-hole components. The front panel is simple and the layout seems almost random, until you take a look inside and realize what it's taken to fit the design into the 500-series format without using any surface-mount devices (SMDs).
The recording public's lust for an affordable Neve clone seems insatiable, and there was a large immediate reaction, enough of one that AML decided to offer the modules as a finished product.Īesthetically, the AML module leaves a bit to be desired. Audio Maintenance Limited runs an online store providing hard-to-find parts for repairs as well as for the DIY community at large. The ez1073-500 started out as a project over on the forums. This applies to Neve clones and 500-series modules, but even while falling into both categories, the AML ez1073-500 should not be written off. When something sells, everyone wants to jump on the boat, and it's easy to write off late-comers in the competition. Recording equipment manufacturers, as in any other product segment, fall into trends.
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