Artist Spotlight: Simon Philips
-Simon Philips
Drummer extraordinaire turned producer Simon Philips knows a thing or two about what vintage gear sounds like, and has a special appreciation for BAE Audio. “I began my recording career in the early 70s at the age of 16, and I played through a lot of classic consoles of that era around London when they were still new,” he says...
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1032 Rackmount & Module
"Counting Crows built a portable studio 10 years ago and we filled it with racks of BAE pre amps and eqs. The stuff is built to last and has been a huge part of every record we have made since."
Dave Bryson
Counting Crows
1032 Features
The new 1032 4-band Mic/Line preamp by BAE was inspired by the frequencies of the classic 1081. It uses the same high quality components and manufacturing techniques used in other BAE modules featuring the same Class A transformer-coupled circuits and same modular cards for long-term serviceability.
Along with the passive inductor high-pass filter, the 4-band equalizer provides greater coverage. The high-mid and low-mid frequencies overlap for flexibility in correcting problem frequencies. The 1032 also provides a more comprehensive high frequency shelf up to 24kHz for extended high frequency correction without compromising the midrange.
Many people loved the EQ portion of the 1081 but the amplifier was class A/B. Our clients told us that they prefer the class A output and so we now have a 1081 inspired equalizer with a 1073 preamp.
- Inspired by the 1081 EQ points using the same inductor specifications.
- Class A transformer-coupled.
- Hand wired, all discrete using modular cards.
- 4-band with HPF.
- Low and High Mid-band overlapping frequencies.
- Extended selection for high frequency shelving.
- High quality Swiss made Elma® rotary switches.
1032 19" 1RU rack w/power supply MAP: $4,185.00
1032 19" 1RU rack without power supply MAP: $3,985.00
1032 19" pair w/power supply MAP: $8,075.00
1032 Module MAP: $3,725.00
1032 Black Faceplate Option: Add $200.00
1032 Specifications
80dB Class A Microphone preamplifier, HI-LO selectable input impedance, balanced and floating.
High Frequency:
+/-16dB selectable frequency shelving at 10, 12, 16, 20 or 24 kHz.
Low Frequency:
+/-16dB with selectable frequency shelving of 35Hz, 60Hz, 110Hz & 220Hz.
1081 Upper Mid Frequency:
+/-18dB peaking, fixed 'Q' , selectable centre frequencies of 1.5Khz, 1.8kHz, 2.2Khz, 2.7kHz, 3.3Khz, 3.9kHz, 4.7kHz, 5.6kHz , 6.8kHz and 8.2Khz , inductor based.
1081 Lower Mid Frequency:
+/-18dB peaking, fixed ´Q´, selectable center frequencies of 220Hz, 270Hz, 330Hz, 390Hz, 470Hz, 560Hz, 680Hz, 820Hz, 1000Hz and 1200Hz, , inductor based.
High Pass Filter:
18dB per octave slope, switchable between 50Hz, 80Hz, 160Hz & 300Hz, inductor based.
EQ Button:
Engages the equalizer.
Phase Button:
Flips phase180°.
Mic Input Impedance:
HI, 1200 Ohm minimum, LO, 300 Ohm.
Line Input Impedance:
10KOhms bridging, transformer balanced and floating.
Output Impedance:
Less than 75 Ohms, transformer balanced and floating, to drive a load of 600 Ohms.
Maximum Output:
Greater than +26dBm into 600 Ohms, greater than +32dBu into 10KOhms.
THD:
Less than 0.025% at 1Khz, Less than 0.05% at 100Hz.
Frequency Response:
20Hz (+0.3dB) to 20Khz (-0.2dB).
Maximum Gain:
Slightly greater than 80dB.
Noise:
Less than -100dBm.
Power consumption:
110 mA @24VDC.
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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: $3,975.00
1028 19" 1RU rack without power supply MAP: $3,765.00
1028 19" pair w/power supply MAP: $7,635.00
1028 Module MAP: $3,555.00
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
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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: $3,595.00
1023 19" 1RU rack w/out power supply MAP: $3,395.00
1023 19" pair w/power supply MAP: $6,895.00
1023 Module MAP: $3,495.00
1023 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
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: $2,595.00
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
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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: $3,745.00
1084 19" 1RU rack w/out power supply MAP: $3,535.00
1084 19" pair w/power supply MAP: $7,185.00
1084 Module MAP: $3,335.00
1084 Black Faceplate Option: Add $200.00
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: $2,395.00
1073D Black Faceplate Option: Add $200.00
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
