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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Rackmount
Module
Black Rackmount
Black Module
Rackmount Back
Module Back
24V PSU
24V PSU Back
1028 Rackmount & Module
"I spent years on the 1073 but enjoy the extra EQ I get now. Aside from that for my voice I won't go through anything else."
Ryan Star
1028 Features
The 1028 is completely hand-wired using Carnhill (St. Ives) transformers. It has the exact same mic/line preamp as the 1073, but with significantly more frequencies in the mid and hi sections. Aside from simply offering more frequency settings to play with, these expanded EQ sections also allow you to play the mid bell curve directly against the high and low shelves where they overlap. This capability opens the tone shaping possibilities in very interesting and musical ways. The 1028 includes the same low pass filter as the 1084, giving it 28 frequencies.
- High Frequency: +/-16dB shelving with selectable frequencies of 10kHz, 12kHz, 16kHz, 20kHz and 24kHz
- Low Frequency: +/-16dB shelving with selectable frequencies of 35Hz, 60Hz, 110Hz & 220Hz.
- Mid Range: +/-12dB or +/-18dB peaking with switchable selectable centre frequencies of 160Hz, 270Hz, 360Hz, 510Hz, 700Hz, 1.6kHz, 3.2kHz, 4.8kHz, 7.2kHz, 8.2kHz, 10kHz.
- High Pass Filter: 18dB per octave slope, switchable between 45Hz, 70Hz, 160Hz & 360Hz.
- Low Pass Filter: 18dB per octave slope, switchable between 6kHz, 8kHz, 10kHz, 14kHz, & 18kHz.
- EQ Button: Switches the equaliser on or off
- Phase Button: 180°
1028 19" 1RU rack w/power supply MAP: $4,075.00
1028 19" 1RU rack without power supply MAP: $3,875.00
1028 19" pair w/power supply MAP: $7,835.00
1028 Module MAP: $3,825.00
1028 Black Faceplate Option: Add $200.00
Frequency Response
10Hz to -3dB at 55kHz
3 Band Equaliser
HF: +/-16dB fixed frequency shelving at 10kHz,12kHz, 16kHz, 20kHz and 24kHz
LF: +/-16dB shelving with selectable frequencies of 35Hz, 60Hz, 110Hz & 220Hz
MF: +/-18dB +/-12dB or +/-18dB peaking with switchable selectable centre frequencies of 160Hz, 270Hz, 360Hz, 510Hz, 700Hz, 1.6kHz, 3.2kHz, 4.8kHz, 7.2kHz, 8.2kHz, 10kHz
High Pass Filter
45Hz, 70Hz, 160Hz & 360Hz
Low Pass Filter
18dB per octave slope, switchable between 6kHz, 8kHz, 10kHz, 14kHz & 18kHz
Mic Input Impedance
≈1200/300 ohms
Line Input Impedance
10k ohms
DI Input Impedance
≈150k ohms
Output Impedance
65 ohms
Common Mode Rejection Ratio
100dB min @ 60Hz
Maximum Output Level
+27.4 dBu @ 600Ω
Power Requirements
115/230 VAC, 28W
Gain dB
0 to 80 dB
Equivalent Input Noise
-110 dBu; Unweighted 300kHz Bandwidth
Weight (Module/Rackmount)
6 LBS/2.72 KG 10 LBS/4.54 KG
Dimensions in Inches (Module/Rackmount)
45 mm W x 8.75 inches H x 10.5 inches D 19W x 1.75L x 9D
Rackmount
Module
Black Rackmount
Black Module
Rackmount Back
Module Back
24V PSU
24V PSU Back
1023 Rackmount & Module
"This new flexible EQ range on the 1023 is a dream come true for a tech head like me! I literally couldn’t ask for anything more!!"
JR Hutson
American Soul and R&B Producer and Songwriter
1023 Features
The 1023 is completely handwired using Carnhill (St. Ives) transformers. It has the exact same mic/line preamp as the 1073, but with significantly more frequencies in the mid and high sections.
Aside from simply offering more frequency settings to play with, these expanded EQ sections also allow you to play the mid bell curve directly against the high and low shelves where they overlap. This capability opens the tone shaping possibilities in very interesting and musical ways.
- High Frequency: +/-16dB shelving with selectable frequencies of 10kHz, 12kHz, 16kHz, 20kHz and 24kHz.
- Low Frequency: +/-16dB shelving with selectable frequencies of 35Hz, 60Hz, 110Hz & 220Hz.
- Mid Range: +/-12dB or +/-18dB peaking with switchable selectable centre frequencies of 160Hz, 270Hz, 360Hz, 510Hz, 700Hz, 1.6kHz, 3.2kHz, 4.8kHz, 7.2kHz, 8.2kHz, 10kHz.
- High Pass Filter: 18dB per octave slope, switchable between 45Hz, 70Hz, 160Hz & 360Hz.
- EQ Button: Switches the equaliser on or off
- Phase Button: 180°
1023 19" 1RU rack w/power supply MAP: $3,695.00
1023 19" 1RU rack w/out power supply MAP: $3,495.00
1023 19" pair w/power supply MAP: $7,095.00
1023 Module MAP: $3,595.00
1023 Black Faceplate Option: Add $300.00
Frequency Response
10Hz to -3dB at 55kHz
3 Band Equaliser
HF: +/-16dB fixed frequency shelving at 10kHz,12kHz, 16kHz, 20kHz and 24kHz
LF: +/-16dB shelving with selectable frequencies of 35Hz, 60Hz, 110Hz & 220Hz
MF: +/-18dB +/-12dB or +/-18dB peaking with switchable selectable centre frequencies of 160Hz, 270Hz, 360Hz, 510Hz, 700Hz, 1.6kHz, 3.2kHz, 4.8kHz, 7.2kHz, 8.2kHz, 10kHz
High Pass Filter
18dB per octave slope, switchable between 50Hz, 80Hz, 160Hz & 300Hz
Mic Input Impedance
≈1200/300 ohms
Line Input Impedance
10k ohms
DI Input Impedance
≈150k ohms
Output Impedance
65 ohms
Common Mode Rejection Ratio
100dB min @ 60Hz
Maximum Output Level
+27.4 dBu @ 600Ω
Power Requirements
115/230 VAC, 28W
Gain dB
0 to 80 dB
Equivalent Input Noise
-110 dBu; Unweighted 300kHz Bandwidth
Weight (Module/Rackmount)
6 LBS/2.72 KG 10 LBS/4.54 KG
Dimensions in Inches (Module/Rackmount)
45 mm W x 8.75 inches H x 10.5 inches D 19W x 1.75L x 9D
500 Series Module
1023L 500 Series Module
"This new flexible EQ range on the 1023 is a dream come true for a tech head like me! I literally couldn’t ask for anything more!!"
JR Hutson
American Soul and R&B Producer and Songwriter
1023L Features
The 1023L — based on the classic 1023 — takes the preamp and EQ from the 1073 and expands upon it with significantly more frequency options in the high and mid sections, even allowing users to play the mid bell curve directly against the high and low shelves where they overlap.
The 1023L is completely handwired using Carnhill (St. Ives) transformers. It has the exact same mic/line preamp as the 1073, but with significantly more frequencies in the mid and high sections.
Aside from simply offering more frequency settings to play with, these expanded EQ sections also allow you to play the mid bell curve directly against the high and low shelves where they overlap. This capability opens the tone shaping possibilities in very interesting and musical ways.
- High Frequency: +/-16dB shelving with selectable frequencies of 10kHz, 12kHz, 16kHz, 20kHz and 24kHz.
- Low Frequency: +/-16dB shelving with selectable frequencies of 35Hz, 60Hz, 110Hz & 220Hz.
- Mid Range: +/-12dB or +/-18dB peaking with switchable selectable centre frequencies of 160Hz, 270Hz, 360Hz, 510Hz, 700Hz, 1.6kHz, 3.2kHz, 4.8kHz, 7.2kHz, 8.2kHz, 10kHz.
- High Pass Filter: 18dB per octave slope, switchable between 50Hz, 80Hz, 150Hz & 300Hz.
- EQ Button: Switches the equaliser on or off
- Phase Button: 180°
1023L Module MAP: $2,695.00
Frequency Response
10Hz to -3dB at 55kHz
3 Band Equaliser
HF: +/-16dB fixed frequency shelving at 10kHz,12kHz, 16kHz, 20kHz and 24kHz
LF: +/-16dB shelving with selectable frequencies of 35Hz, 60Hz, 110Hz & 220Hz
MF: +/-18dB +/-12dB or +/-18dB peaking with switchable selectable centre frequencies of 160Hz, 270Hz, 360Hz, 510Hz, 700Hz, 1.6kHz, 3.2kHz, 4.8kHz, 7.2kHz, 8.2kHz, 10kHz
High Pass Filter
18dB per octave slope, switchable between 50Hz, 80Hz, 150Hz & 300Hz
Mic Input Impedance
≈1200/300 ohms
Line Input Impedance
10k ohms
DI Input Impedance
≈150k ohms
Output Impedance
65 ohms
Common Mode Rejection Ratio
100dB min @ 60Hz
Maximum Output Level
+27.4 dBu @ 600Ω
Power Requirements
115/230 VAC, 28W
Gain dB
0 to 80 dB
Equivalent Input Noise
-110 dBu; Unweighted 300kHz Bandwidth
Weight
6 LBS/2.72 KG
Dimensions in Inches
45 mm W x 8.75 inches H x 10.5 inches
Rackmount
Module
Black Rackmount
Black Module
Rackmount Back
Module Back
24V PSU
24V PSU Back
1084 Rackmount & Module
"They just are the best. Big, robust, musical, dependable, and amazing - empirically. BAE won me over and we've never looked back. Thank you for helping our success!"
Mark Kondracki
Principal - Outloud Audio
1084 Features
The BAE 1084 is as authentic as you can get to the original, featuring the same St Ives (Carnhill) transformers as the vintage modules, Elma switches and Canford wire.
The BAE 1084 looks identical to the original vintage module and will happily retrofit in vintage Neve 80 Series consoles because the entire product is engineered in exactly the same way as the originals: the same chassis construction, connectors, printed circuit board layouts, hand-wired looms, and circuitry.
- High Frequency: +/-16dB shelving with selectable frequencies of 10kHz, 12kHz and 16kHz
- Low Frequency: +/-16dB shelving with selectable frequencies of 35Hz, 60Hz, 110Hz & 220Hz.
- Mid Range: +/-12dB or +/-18dB peaking with switchable 'High Q', selectable centre frequencies of 0.36kHz, 0.7kHz, 1.6kHz, 3.2kHz, 4.8kHz & 7.2kHz.
- High Pass Filter: 18dB per octave slope, switchable between 45Hz, 70Hz, 160Hz & 360Hz
- EQ Button: Switches the equaliser on or off
- Phase Button: 180°
1084 19" 1RU rack w/power supply MAP: $3,845.00
1084 19" 1RU rack w/out power supply MAP: $3,645.00
1084 19" pair w/power supply MAP: $7,385.00
1084 Module MAP: $3,635.00
1084 Black Faceplate Option: Add $300.00
Frequency Response
10Hz to -3dB at 55kHz
3 Band Equaliser
HF:+/-16dB fixed frequency shelving at 10kHz, 12kHz and 16kHz
LF: +/-16dB shelving with selectable frequencies of 35Hz, 60Hz, 110Hz & 220Hz
MF: +/-18dB peaking, fixed 'Q' with, selectable centre frequencies of 0.36kHz, 0.7kHz, 1.6kHz, 3.2kHz, 4.8kHz & 7.2kHz
High Pass Filter
45Hz, 70Hz, 160Hz & 360Hz
Low Pass Filter
6kHz, 8kHz, 10kHz, 14kHz, & 18kHz
Mic Input Impedance
≈1200/300 ohms
Line Input Impedance
10k ohms
DI Input Impedance
≈150k ohms
Output Impedance
65 ohms
Common Mode Rejection Ratio
100dB min @ 60Hz
Maximum Output Level
+27.4 dBu @ 600Ω
Power Requirements
115/230 VAC, 28W
Gain dB
0 to 80 dB
Equivalent Input Noise
-110 dBu; Unweighted 300kHz Bandwidth
Weight (Module/Rackmount)
6 LBS/2.72 KG
10 LBS/4.54 KG
Dimensions in Inches (Module/Rackmount)
45 mm W x 8.75 inches H x 10.5 inches D
19W x 1.75L x 9D
1073D Front
1073D Side
1073D Black
1073D in 3LB
1073D 500 Series Module
1073D 500 Series Module Features
The 1073D (Deluxe) is essentially a 1073 module with extra high frequencies and a direct input for the 500 series market. Built using the same exact parts as the 10 series module, the 1073D features Carnhill transformers, Elma gold plated switches and Canford wire making this the best sounding Class A mic‐pre EQ module on the block.
Because BAE did not want to compromise, the parts are such that they made this a 3 space wide module for optimal quality in contrast to building a smaller rack space version lacking the same premium components.
- High Frequency: +/-16dB fixed frequency shelving at 10kHz, 12kHz and 16kHz
- Low Frequency: +/-16dB shelving with selectable frequencies of 35Hz, 60Hz, 110Hz & 220Hz
- Mid Range: +/-18dB peaking, fixed 'Q' with, selectable centre frequencies of 0.36kHz, 0.7kHz, 1.6kHz, 3.2kHz, 4.8kHz & 7.2kHz
- High Pass Filter: 50Hz, 80Hz, 160Hz & 300Hz
- Phase Button: 180°
1073D Module MAP: $2,495.00
1073D Black Faceplate Option: Add $300.00
Frequency Response
10Hz to -3dB at 55kHz
3 Band Equaliser
HF: +/-16dB fixed frequency shelving at 10kHz, 12kHz and 16kHz
LF: +/-16dB shelving with selectable frequencies of 35Hz, 60Hz, 110Hz & 220Hz
MF: +/-18dB peaking, fixed 'Q' with, selectable centre frequencies of 0.36kHz, 0.7kHz, 1.6kHz, 3.2kHz, 4.8kHz & 7.2kHz
High Pass Filter
50Hz, 80Hz, 160Hz & 300Hz
Mic Input Impedance
≈1200/300Ω
Line Input Impedance
10kΩ
DI Input Impedance
≈150kΩ
Output Impedance
35Ω
Common Mode Rejection Ratio
100dB min @ 60Hz
Maximum Output Level
+27.4 dBu @ 600Ω
Power Requirements
+/- 16VDC - 120mA
Gain dB
0 to 70 dB
Equivalent Input Noise
-110 dBu; Unweighted 300kHz Bandwidth
Weight
5 LBS/2.72 KG
Dimensions in Inches (Module/Rackmount)
4.5W x 5.25H x 5.5D
Rackmount
Module
Black Rackmount
Black Module
Module Inside
Rackmount Back
Module Back
24V PSU
24V PSU Back
1073 Rackmount & Module
"The BAE 1073 is our go to Pre for everything. We track vocals, guitars, drums, synths etc. and it beats out any other amp in our arsenal! Simply the BEST."
Tony Ghantous and Brett Epstein "Contagious Songs"
Producers/Songwriters
1073 Features
The BAE 1073 is as authentic as you can get to the original, featuring the same St Ives (Carnhill) transformers as the vintage modules, Elma switches and Canford wire.
The BAE 1073 looks identical to the original vintage module and will happily retrofit in vintage Neve 80 Series consoles because the entire product is engineered in exactly the same way as the originals: the same chassis construction, connectors, printed circuit board layouts, hand-wired looms, and circuitry.
- High Frequency: +/-16dB fixed frequency shelving at 12kHz
- Low Frequency: +/-16dB shelving with selectable frequencies of 35Hz, 60Hz, 110Hz & 220Hz
- Mid Range: +/-18dB peaking, fixed 'Q' with, selectable centre frequencies of 0.36kHz, 0.7kHz, 1.6kHz, 3.2kHz, 4.8kHz & 7.2kHz
- High Pass Filter: 18dB per octave slope, switchable between 50Hz, 80Hz, 160Hz & 300Hz
1073 19" 1RU rack w/power supply MAP: $3,435.00
1073 19" 1RU rack w/out power supply MAP: $3,235.00
1073 19" pair w/power supply MAP: $6,575.00
1073 Module MAP: $3,235.00
1073 Black Faceplate Option: Add $300.00
Frequency Response
10Hz to -3dB at 55kHz
3 Band Equaliser
HF: +/-16dB fixed frequency shelving at 12kHz
LF: +/-16dB shelving with selectable frequencies of 35Hz, 60Hz, 110Hz & 220Hz
MF: +/-18dB peaking, fixed 'Q' with, selectable centre frequencies of 0.36kHz, 0.7kHz, 1.6kHz, 3.2kHz, 4.8kHz & 7.2kHz
High Pass Filter
50Hz, 80Hz, 160Hz & 300Hz
Mic Input Impedance
≈1200/300 ohms
Line Input Impedance
10k ohms
DI Input Impedance
≈150k ohms
Output Impedance
35 ohms
Common Mode Rejection Ratio
100dB min @ 60Hz
Maximum Output Level
+27.4 dBu @ 600Ω
Power Requirements
115/230 VAC, 28W
Gain dB
0 to 80 dB
Equivalent Input Noise
-110 dBu; Unweighted 300kHz Bandwidth
Weight
Rackmount: 12 LBS
Dimensions in Inches (Module/Rackmount)
45 mm W x 8.75 inches H x 10.5 inches D
19W x 1.75L x 9D
