The 1084 preamp yields a really fat sound. It seems to add subharmonics to the low end which makes the bottom end sound huge. It smooths the top end which gives the highs a silky sheen. As well the 1084 compresses transients a little bit. It is a smooth, fat., larger than life sound. An added bonus is to use the DI inputs to fatten samples, synths and mixes since the DI can handle line levels.

The 1084 equalizer is very broad-banded and musical. It has a hi-pass filter with four frequencies- 45Hz, 70Hz, 160Hz and 360Hz. It has a lo-pass filter with five frequencies- 6kHz, 8kHz, 10kHz, 14kHz and 18kHz. The low end of this equalizer is so tight that you can boost 220Hz and not muddy up the sound. The mid band has six frequencies- 350Hz, 700Hz, 1.6kHz, 3.2kHz, 4.8kHz and 7.2kHz. As well, the 1084 has a "Hi-Q" button on the mid band for narrower bandwidth. The high band is shelving and is selectable with three frequencies- 10kHz, 12kHz and 16kHz. It is smooth and silky and a little goes a long way.

Made as an authentic reproduction of a 1084 module | Hi-Z direct inputs on the front panel

48v phantom power on the front panel | Balanced mic input, line input and balanced +4 output from XLR connectors on the rear of the module | Output level control functions as fader when going straight to tape | Modules are mounted horizontally and take up only one rack unit each | Oversize power supply provides four times the current needed for optimum sound quality

• High Frequency: +/-16dB shelving withselectable 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 centrefrequencies 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.
• Low Pass Filter: 18dB per octave slope,switchable between 6kHz, 8kHz, 10kHz, 14kHz, & 18kHz.
• EQ Button: Switches the equaliser on or off
• Phase Button: 180º
• 1084 Module or rackmount