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Neve 1084 Preamp & EQ

Neve 1084 Preamp & EQ

4.9 (220)

Get the classic '70s Neve preamp sound, with top‑of‑the‑line EQ.

  • Get the world’s only authentic plug-in emulation of the classic Neve 1084 channel amplifier and EQ
  • Harness extended EQ options on vocals, drums, synths, guitars, and more
  • Texture and EQ your mix with classic Neve tone, including all 10 clipping points from the vintage '70s‑era hardware
  • Inject "air" or notch out offending frequencies with EQ curves beyond the 1073
  • Get the full character of the original hardware’s class-A, dual-stage mic preamp with Unison™ technology

Runs on macOS or Windows. Requires an Apollo audio interface or UAD Accelerator. View full system requirements.

Neve 1084 Preamp & EQ

$299

$299

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Get the Classic '70s Neve Preamp Sound, with Top‑of‑the‑Line EQ

The engine powering a handful of rare Neve 80 series consoles, the Neve 1084 channel amplifier and EQ is a lusted-after audio masterpiece. Its class-A preamp offers signature Neve clarity and character, while its colorful palette of EQ options — three switchable EQ bands and narrow/wide Q setting — take it beyond the famed 1073.

Record “Through” a Vintage Neve 1084 Tube Preamp With Apollo

Harnessing UA’s groundbreaking Unison technology, the Neve 1084 plug-in captures the hardware’s mic preamp impedance, gain stage “sweet spots,” and circuit behaviors, giving you all the sheen and punch of the original Neve module.

Go to High-End Heaven

The Neve 1084 Preamp and EQ plug-in expertly captures the vintage hardware's EQ, letting you easily add shimmer and air to vocals, acoustic guitars, drums and synths with the three selectable high band filters for a bevy of analog dimension and color.

Add Heft and Weight

Inject muscle and grit to guitars, piano, and strings, or use the Neve 1084's selectable Hi Q and shape more surgically. The low band lets you tighten up a kick drum, push guitars, or beef up a synth bass, plus, you can clean up sibilance, hiss, and bass rumble with selectable high and low cut filters.

Get Chart-Topping Sheen with Any UAD Hardware

The Neve 1084 Preamp & EQ isn’t just for Apollo owners. UAD hardware owners can use the Neve 1084 plug-in on any mix, shaping your sources with legendary "Neve sound" without ever going outside the box.

What They Say

So many classic records have been made with the Neve 1084, and now it’s at your fingertips.

Darrell Thorp

Beck, Radiohead, Foo Fighters

The UAD Neve 1084 has all the power and punch of the 1073, but with more top-end frequency choices, making it perfect to use on overheads, acoustic guitars, strings, and vocals.

Joe Chiccarelli

Jason Mraz, Beck, The Strokes, Morrissey

As a fan and owner of the hardware, I am extremely pleased to have the UAD Neve 1084 Preamp & EQ in the box. UA nailed this coveted EQ/mic preamp.

Ross Hogarth

Van Halen, Ziggy Marley, Motley Crue

Reviews

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  • US
    U. S.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    1084 > 1073!

    AS HARD AS IT IS FOR ME TO ADMIT SINCE I'VE BEEN IN LUV WITH THE 1073 PREAMP FOR SO LONG, THIS ONE IS SO MUCH BETTER!!! KILLER PREAMP, GET IT!

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  • IL
    I. L.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 months ago
    Very good plugin!

    I am happy! Only one issue: under Windows all UAD-2 plugins are still not scalable...

    We are in 21st century, in AI age, so all plugins must be scalable...

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  • JB
    J. B.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 months ago
    Worth every penny! :)

    Nobody has ever complained about the sound. ;) I couldn't be any more pleased. Thank you UA and especially Bill Putnam Sr. and Jr. for delivering the goods right on time.

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  • AF
    A. F.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    8 months ago
    1084

    I don’t know the 1084 like I know the 1073, but now I can use them both and see what’s best! And in real time while recording. That’s amazing!

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  • RB
    R. B.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    9 months ago
    Life changer?

    Like so much of UA's gear, this changed my recording game in a big way. Having only recorded with a real Neve channel strip once in my life, I thought I'd never be able to acheive such sounds again without dropping big money in a proper studio. After researching the differences between the 1073 and the 1084, I decided to drop my money on the 1084, and it worth every penny. Full blow flavor in so many ways. Having three separate outputs leads to creating incredible tones that don't blow your gain staging out of the water. Lately, I've been recording full sessions this week using it on every channel and all I can say is I can't believe what I'm hearing. Combining the Unison technology into my recordings really has given me the confidence to experiment with tones that otherwise we not acheivable with my former analog gear. If you're on the fence, jump down immediately and join the fun, you won't regret it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you’ll need an Apollo audio interface, UAD-2 Satellite, or UAD-2 PCIe card to run these plug-ins, using the onboard DSP. The plug-ins run on the hardware itself, without adding strain to your computer’s CPU. In an Apollo, onboard DSP processing allows you to run realtime UAD plug-ins with near-zero latency, and even record that processing directly to your DAW.

This refers to the number of SHARC DSP processors in Apollo and UAD-2 hardware. A DUO core system has twice the amount of processing power compared to a SOLO core system. More SHARC DSP cores increases the number of UAD-2 plug-ins you can run on the hardware.

No, Satellites provide DSP to run UAD-2 plug-ins in your DAW.

Yes, you can start a fully functional 14-day demo from any plug-in bundled with the UAD software. Simply click “Start Demo”, and start using it in your DAW.

UAD-2 licenses follow the hardware, it does not matter which computer they are connected to. You can have up to six UAD-2 devices registered to a system in your Universal Audio account, which share those licenses. See UAD-2 Plug-In Licensing Explained for full details. Authorisation of UAD-2 hardware is managed by the UAD Meter & Control Panel Application.

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