AMS Neve 1073 OPX Option Card

This card transforms your 1073 OPX into a fully digital-ready unit by adding 8 channels of high-quality A/D conversion and 2 channels of D/A conversion. It essentially turns your analog preamp into a standalone audio interface or a networked Dante device.

Yes, the card features a USB-B port that allows the 1073 OPX to function as a primary audio interface for your computer, bypassing the need for a separate interface.

The card includes dual Dante connectors, allowing you to route your 1073 OPX signals directly into a Dante audio-over-IP network. This makes it an ideal solution for studios or live setups that rely on networked audio distribution.

The headroom selector allows you to choose between +18 dBu, +24 dBu, and +26 dBu settings. This gives you precise control over your gain staging, ensuring you can match the output levels to your specific digital recording environment and avoid clipping.

While the card features Word Clock In/Out for professional synchronization with external gear, it can also function within a system without it. The Word Clock ports are primarily there to ensure sample-accurate timing when integrating the unit into a larger, complex digital studio setup.

No, this digital option card is specifically designed for and compatible only with the AMS Neve 1073 OPX.