The Neve 8801 is the complete channel strip from the world’s most accomplished studio console – the 88RS.
The Neve 8801 microphone preamp uses an exclusive Marinair® specification transformer to deliver a high-gain output and ultimate tonality across various signal sources.
The Neve 8801’s sweepable high and low pass filters are independent of the main EQ section, providing control of incoming signals before they hit the main processors. For further transient control, the filters can be added to the compressor sidechain.
The 8801 dynamics section features a supremely powerful VCA compressor/limiter with variable/auto release, switchable fast/slow attack times, stereo linking options and five-stage gain reduction metering.
In addition, the 8801 dynamics section features a gate/expander with separate gain reduction metering, key input option, hysteresis control and an invert feature for use in broadcast applications.
The Neve 8801 EQ section provides four bands of control across the frequency spectrum, ideal for sculpting sounds and perfecting the signal of any instrument. Two fully parametric mid bands with continuously variable pots frequency selection, +/- 20db of gain and Q bandwidth from 0.7 to 2.0, complement a high and low band with switchable bell curve/shelf options and high Q setting.
The Neve 8801’s audio router feature gives users total control over their signal flow. The balanced insert, EQ, dynamics sections & sidechain filtering can be repositioned at the push of a button from either the front of the unit or from the digital audio routing matrix within the recall software.
Just like the 88RS, the Neve 8801 topology uses a wide bandwidth/high output architecture. The main output gain, controlled by the rotary fader pot, delivers a maximum output of +26dBu, with an incredibly low noise floor. This system, complimented with switchable input & output 7-stage metering, is ideal for perfect gain staging before signals reach the DAW.
Every setting on the 8801 can be recalled quickly, ideal for working on multiple sessions in today’s fast-paced studio workflows. The 8801 can connect via a simple USB connection to any computer system (PC/Mac) to interface with the interactive Neve® recall software program.
Routing and switching are handled automatically at the push of a button, while the 8801’s rotary pots are manually tracked to their stored positions in a matter of seconds.
The optional A/D conversion card provides digital output from the Neve 8801. This card uses premium, Neve® quality converters with switchable headroom settings to integrate with any digital system.
The digital outputs are in SPDIF, AES 3 and DSD formats, with selectable sample rates of up to 192kHz and clocking options via AES Sync or word clock BNC connections.
Features
- Complete channel strip derived from the Neve 88RS console
- Marinair® specification transformer microphone preamp for high gain and tonal character
- Independent sweepable high and low pass filters with sidechain routing option
- VCA compressor/limiter with variable and auto release, fast/slow attack, stereo link, and five-stage gain reduction metering
- Gate/expander with separate gain reduction metering, key input, hysteresis control, and invert feature
- Four-band EQ section with two fully parametric mid bands, ±20dB gain, Q bandwidth 0.7 to 2.0, and switchable bell/shelf options for high and low bands
- Flexible audio routing with repositionable insert, EQ, dynamics, and sidechain filtering
- Wide bandwidth/high output topology with maximum output of +26dBu and very low noise floor
- Switchable input and output seven-stage metering for precise gain staging
- Full recall capability of all settings via USB connection and Neve® recall software
- Automated routing and switching with manual tracking of rotary pots to stored positions
- Optional A/D conversion card with premium Neve® converters and switchable headroom settings
- Digital outputs in SPDIF, AES 3 and DSD formats with sample rates up to 192kHz
- Word clock and AES sync options for digital clocking
