FOR SALE: AMEK 9098 Microphone Preamp + EQ – Rupert Neve’s Analog Masterpiece

📦 Condition: Excellent – fully functional, with only minimal cosmetic signs of use.

Overview

The AMEK 9098 microphone preamp + EQ was designed by Rupert Neve. It combines a crystal-clear microphone preamp with a versatile 4-band EQ, delivering the warmth and musicality that define Neve’s classic designs.

🔧 Key Features

• Premium microphone preamp: Up to 72 dB of gain with very low noise and distortion – clean, transparent amplification ideal for a wide range of microphones and sound sources.
• Versatile 4-band EQ: Low and high shelving filters plus two fully parametric mid bands – designed for precise tone shaping. The EQ section is renowned for its musicality and subtle coloration.
• Line input capability: The mic preamp can be bypassed, allowing the EQ to be used independently on line-level signals – offering extra flexibility in the signal chain.
• Solid, durable construction: 1U rack-mount metal chassis with a professional layout and premium components, built for demanding studio use.

🎤 Ideal Applications

• Vocals: Captures vocal detail with warmth and clarity.
• Acoustic instruments: Enhances the natural tone of guitars, pianos, and string instruments.
• Drums and percussion: Precisely shapes attack and body.
• Mixing and mastering: The EQ section is ideal for subtle tonal corrections during mixing or mastering.

ℹ️ Note: The EQ high-shelf knob is stuck. I have only used the unit as a preamp, so this issue did not affect my use and I did not address it.