How It Was Recorded

Gear · preamp

Neve 1272

Records it appears on · 2

  • Let Go

    Avril Lavigne · Album, 2002

    • Lead and backing vocals · Input chainVerifiedPreamp Spock preferred for Lavigne's vocals over a Manley Voxbox he had been trying, together with the Distressor.
    • Guitars · Input chainVerifiedPreamp every guitar on Complicated was recorded through.
  • Dreaming Out Loud

    OneRepublic · Album, 2006

    • Tracking and mix signal path · Mix effectsVerifiedPreamps used in his mix summing system on this song (and 'Say') in place of the usual ones, for a slightly less gritty sound.

Sources for each use are on the record’s own page.

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First choice · Close match

Universal Audio Neve 1073 Preamp & EQ Collection

preamp and EQ

The 1272 uses the same amplifier stages as the 1073 but has no equaliser. This models the 1073.

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Alternative · Close match

Waves Scheps 73

preamp and EQ

The 1272 uses the same amplifier stages as the 1073 but has no equaliser. This models the 1073.

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