AMS Neve
AMS Neve 1073OPX Digital Option Card (USB/Dante)
Best digital expansion for professional studio recording workflows.
Elevate your audio setup with the AMS Neve 1073OPX Digital Option Card, offering versatile digital expansion via the ADAT protocol. This card transforms your 1073OPX into a powerful USB audio interface, supporting up to 16 inputs and 10 outputs. Alternatively, it seamlessly integrates with existing ADAT-compatible interfaces, adding eight renowned Neve 1073 preamps and an extra stereo output. Designed for professional workflows, it enhances your digital audio capabilities with legendary Neve sound quality and flexible connectivity options.
$995.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.8
/ 5
Category Rank
15
/ 439
#15 in Audio Cards & Adapters
Price vs Category Average
-12%
Below average
Interface
USB/ADAT
/ USB/ADAT
Who it's for
- Studio engineers managing complex, large-scale networked audio facilities
- Audiophiles demanding pristine, high-resolution digital capture of classic analog tone
- Producers seeking a high-end, direct-to-computer eight-channel recording interface
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious studios already stretching for the base unit price
- Users uncomfortable with internal hardware installation or potential warranty risks
- Engineers who already own high-end external converters or analog workflows
Performance breakdown
Sonic Fidelity
Delivers the unmistakable, rich character of the legendary Neve 1073 preamp.
Connectivity Versatility
Seamlessly bridges the gap between USB workflows and classic ADAT expansion.
Integration Ease
Quickly transforms your existing hardware into a robust, multi-channel audio interface.
Channel Capacity
Provides ample I/O headroom for complex tracking and professional studio sessions.
Build Integrity
Engineered to meet the rigorous demands of high-end professional recording environments.
Workflow Efficiency
Streamlines digital routing while maintaining pristine signal path integrity throughout.
Key Specs
Interface
USB/ADAT
Connectors
USB, ADAT optical
Host Interface
USB 3.0
Form Factor
Internal Card
Power Source
Bus Powered
Audio Port Types
Optical S/PDIF
Audio Channel Support
Stereo
Compatibility
ADAT-compatible audio interfaces
Features
- Dual USB/ADAT and ADAT standalone modes
- Transforms 1073OPX into a USB audio interface
- Adds eight 1073 preamps via ADAT
- Expands existing ADAT interfaces
- Supports up to 16 inputs/10 outputs via USB
- Utilizes universally accepted ADAT protocol
- Seamless digital audio workflow enhancement
- Legendary Neve preamp sound
What customers say
The AMS Neve 1073OPX Digital Option Card is essential for modernizing the 1073OPX unit. Customers consistently praise its seamless integration of legendary Neve analog tone into digital workflows, emphasizing the professional Dante connectivity. The onboard Analog to Digital conversion quality is exceptional, preserving the expected warmth and clarity without needing separate high-cost converters. This feature significantly enhances workflow by simplifying setups. While the initial investment is considerable, the superior sonic fidelity and professional stability fully justify the premium cost for serious users. The card is viewed as the necessary component that unlocks the unit's full potential in a networked studio, earning high marks for reliability and pristine audio quality.
Know before you buy
This card expands the functionality of your 1073OPX unit by providing digital connectivity. It allows you to use the 1073OPX as a standalone USB audio interface or integrate it into an existing setup via ADAT.
Yes. When installed, the card enables USB 3.0 connectivity, transforming the 1073OPX into a 16-input/10-output audio interface for your DAW.
If you already have an ADAT-compatible interface, you can use this card to add eight channels of legendary Neve 1073 preamps to your current system. It effectively acts as a high-quality front-end expansion for your existing hardware.
No, the card is bus-powered through the 1073OPX host unit, so you do not need to worry about additional power cables or external power supplies.
Yes, as long as your interface supports the standard ADAT protocol, you can use this card to route the 1073OPX preamps into your system.
When connected via USB, the system supports up to 16 inputs and 10 outputs, providing enough capacity for complex tracking sessions.
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