Artist Spotlight: Steve Vai
-Steve Vai
Renowned guitarist and recording legend Steve Vai has picked British Audio Engineering (BAE) mic-pre's and EQ for his demanding stage and studio needs. After extensive testing and auditioning ten of the top products available today, Vai remarked, "BAE is the clear winner, simply stunning -- kind of magical."
In 1999, BAE carved out a premium niche in the vintage Neve/API market as the first company to remanufacture the 1073 mic-pre/equalizer since its discontinuation by Neve in the 70s. After years of repurposing and racking up mic-pre's and EQ from classic Neve and API consoles, BAE now faithfully recreates new versions using original sources, including Jensen transformers, Carnhill transformers, and Elma gold-plated switches from Switzerland.
To decide on BAE's new 1073, Steve Vai did a comparison with the original, a modern day circuit board replica, and BAE's new unit. "BAE has the smoothest and most responsive EQ I have ever heard," he commented. "It just adds a beautiful air and is clearly superior..."
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3LB Loaded
3LB Back
1073D in 3LB
3LB
3LB Features
The 3LB incorporates 3 slots for 500 series modules or the 1073D in a 3 space chassis.
- Solid steel chassis.
- Inputs and outputs on either side.
- An overbuilt power supply for third party modules.
- The same hand-wired construction that BAE is known for.
3LB MAP: $575.00
500 series blank panels MAP: $35.00
3LB Specifications
Power Requirements
115/230 VAC, 36W
Power Output
+/- 16 VDC 1.6A (0.8A/per Rail)
48VDC .1A
Weight (Empty)
6 LBS / 2.72 KG
Dimensions (in Inches)
11D x 10W x 5.5H
