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Seventh Circle Audio

Seventh Circle Audio N72

Neve 1073/1272 (BA183)-style Class-A transformer mic preamp module

Preamp

$449Manufacturer list price

Specifications

Type
Preamp
Description
Neve 1073/1272 (BA183)-style Class-A transformer mic preamp module
Topology
Neve-style single-ended Class A, transformer-coupled (based on BA183 circuit from 1272/1073)
Signal path
Analog
Channels
1
Channel format
mono mic/line preamp
Form factor
module (SCA proprietary format)
Connection
SCA proprietary module format (CH02/PC01 chassis)
DSP
false
Powered
true
Country of manufacture
USA
Phantom power
48V

Details

Controls: 12-position Grayhill stepped gain switch (15-70dB in 5dB steps), gain trim pot, phase reverse switch, phantom power switch

I/O: Neutrik PC-mount XLR mic/line I/O; requires separately-ordered CH02-SP subpanel

Notes: Clones Neve 1073/1272 (BA183) single-ended Class-A transformer preamp circuit. Carnhill input/output transformers (descendants of Marinair/St. Ives). Available as DIY kit or factory-assembled module (single listed price; assembled vs kit cost split not published). SCA proprietary format module -- fits SCA CH02 (8-slot) or PC01 (single-slot) chassis only, NOT an API 500-series module (see separate N72-500 listing for the API-500-compatible version). Supply range +27VDC to +35VDC via chassis.

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