I was previously happy using the Neve 1073 for my voice over recordings, till I tried the 1084. I know people say it's supposed to be the same basic preamp, just with finer EQ control. But it's not. Even with flat/default EQ on both, the 1084 has a lovely crispness and richness to the sound that the 1073 simply doesn't have. I've never used the 1073 since. Love this preamp.