This is an article about the Neve 3415, an OLD module that can be used as a mic preamp or line amp(´◔౪◔)◞
This is an affordable but very good sounding amplifier.
Is Old Neve too expensive?
Neve is very famous for its 1073 and 1272 models.
Aside from the 1272, the 1073 is also incredibly expensive.
In addition, it is rare to see a genuine one in good condition in recent years.
In such a situation, we often see affordable reissue Neve products.
BAE ( ビーエーイー ) / 1073 マイクプリアンプ/EQ (PSUセット) サウンドハウス
Brent Abrell or
AURORA AUDIO ( オーロラオーディオ ) / GTQC サウンドハウス
Aurora Audio and others.
Both are very musical and well made reissues.
However, We still want to have a real old NEVE.
I’m sure there are many people who have this desire.
For those who do, the Neve3415 is a great choice.
Reasonable Old Neve
Old Neve is basically expensive, but 3415 is available at a relatively low price.
Vintage Neve 3415/A w/ St. Ives Input | eBay
The only problem is that they are used, so you have to look for them on eBay etc.
If you time it right, you can get it for around $800 to $1000.
Cheap but very musical sounding 3415
Neve3415 has a fat sound.
Maybe even thicker than the 1073 or 1272.
For me personally, I prefer the sound of the 3415.
However, the 1073 is richer in coloration and hue, as expected.
The 3415 is “thumping” yet smooth, and has a very nice low bass sound.
It’s also good for vocals.
DIY is a must.
Neve3415 is often sold as a module.
-3415 module-
In other words, they have no inputs, no outputs, no power supply, and no volume, so you can’t use them as is.
You will have to choose between having a specialist racking it for you or doing your own DIY wiring.
It’s a tough decision, but I chose to DIY.
Thanks to this, I am now able to move old equipment in various modular states on my own!
It’s been a great learning experience(´◔౪◔)◞
It also features the legendary MARINAIR transformer!
Neve3415 is also equipped with the legendary transformer, the real Marine Air.
It is said that “MARINAIR” determines the characteristics of Neve’s sound.
There are many different model numbers for this transformer, but the most expensive ones cost around $500-800 for a single unit.
This is a price that could buy you another piece of equipment( ･ὢ･ )
But still, I can see why Neve and Marinair continue to be so popular.
It’s because they make that sound that we have heard so many times on CDs and records.
If you listen to them, you’ll be like, “Oh, I see….
summary
“The real Neve sound at the most affordable price possible!”
This article was about the Neve3415, which is recommended for those who want to
“I want to try DIY racking myself!”
If you are a challenger who wants to do this, you will find this site very encouraging.
Anyway, the content is deep and dense, and the site is very informative.
Hard equipment is so fascinating!
Thank you for reading to the end.
