I remember visiting rupert neve designs in wimberly and having some great conversations. Not surprisingly, neve 88 series consoles are found in some of the worlds finest recording studios and scoring stages, including skywalker ranch, capitol, abbey road. Doubtless the most famous microphone preamplifier in history, the neve 1073 has spawned countless imitations from cheap knockoffs to componentprecise replicas. Neve for victoria 4 comes with detailed textures, high quality makeup, eyecolor options, advanced shaders for poser and daz studio, and unique custom morphing all combined to. It takes away the statics and gives some swinging in my tracks. Hollywood agrees the neve 88rsp2 is the ultimate scoring console 4th february 2010 with the delivery of a fullyspecd neve 88rs scoring console to warner bros, ams neve has achieved a remarkable industry grand slam for the first time ever, all the major film scoring stages in the moviemaking capital of the world sony entertainment, fox studios, skywalker sound and warner. Its first offering was unveiled to the stunned pro audio industry in 1980, and the firm continues to innovate its range of.
Ams neve neves 88rs scores a massive hit with avatar. Neve 88rs channel strip collection by universal audio. The 88rs comp was the only one where i got a setting that didnt produce crackles on my lowend band fc, 1176, la3a did. Ams neve studio economik proaudio recording equipment. All trademarks, product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective. Also a big fan of this section compared to the ssl channel. Although digital is all the rage in music, these consoles are strictly analog due to the fact that for professionals. Dec 15, 2006 ams neve 88d digitalproduction console. Its again a superb \middle of the road\ compressor for the day to day processing. Neve 88rs mkii from universal audio universal audios emulation of the neve 88rs channel strip was originally released in 2007, and has become a well loved tool in the uad2 toolkit. Hi fletcher, thanks for the infoi did not know that i am looking for some relatively good pre amps for around 1500 or so.
Neve s 88rs scores a massive hit with avatar 22nd february 2010 like everything about avatar, james horners oscarnominated score is massive. The 88rs is truly the next level of aural quality and console flexibility. Vintage rupert neve 5116 24 channel recording console. The neve 88rs not only the worlds no1 music console but, with its optional sp2 scoring panel, the worlds only dedicated machine for orchestral film scoring work is the choice of all the big hollywood scoring stages. Its first offering was unveiled to the stunned pro audio industry in 1980, and the firm continues to innovate its range of offerings. Ams neve 88rs available now professional audio design, inc.
Its by far the most efficient of the 3, and as it impacts my uad cpu bottom line almost imperceptibly, i dont hesitate to load this up on a bunch of channels that dont need as much tender loving care as say, a lead vocal. The modules can be placed in any order, including being used to sidechain the eq to the dynamics section. Used and vintage recording consoles and mixing consoles shop our selection vintage and used recording consoles and audio mixing consoles. Not surprisingly, neve 88 series consoles are found in some of the worlds finest recording studios and scoring stages, including skywalker ranch, capitol, abbey road, and unitedocean. The legacy of the 88 series neve console universal audio. Designed to deliver the inimitable sound of the flagship neve 88rs console, the 8803 dual equalisers circuitry is based on the classic neve 8108 topology. Find neve, api, ssl, trident, amek, helios, rupert neve, neotek and more. Channel strip channel strip for the legendary 88rs, hi and low pass filter, four band eq, compressor, gate and insert send return, filter andor eq section switchable with dynamic side chain, usb port for pc or mac for total recall. A remarkable advance on anything heard before, the neve 88rs features the latest components and techniques to create a console with an incomparable sound and unprecedented level of features.
Ams neve ltd is a privately owned audio engineering company who specialise in digital and analogue music consoles, outboard equipment and post production consoles. Introduced in 2001, the neve 88 series largeformat analog console is renowned for its startling depth, airiness, and clarity. However, some people cannot get past the vintage mindset. Its interesting to note that with access to a wall full of the best preamps and custom modifications, alan sides of ocean way prefers the sound of the remote 1081r and air preamps. Empowered by waves cuttingedge technologies, the scheps 73 eq features interrelated bands that adhere. This is an outstanding tool for creative flexibility, allowing neves legendary analogue processing to be used as never before in collaboration with computer workstations. The 88rs comes with a range of options including the sp2 scoring panel, which enables 7. Neve 33114, 1272, 1290, 1073, 1084, 1081, 3415, 1095.
And yes, ex1 is old and has kind of a neutral gui, but it still sounds good to me and is often used in my projects, sometimes even on major tracks, though i tend to use the fancy ones when dsp is available. The score had also benefited from the ubiquity of ams neves consoles in the major film studios. The audio masterclass newsletter is a free resource to help home recording studio owners improve the standard of their work. Ams neve hollywood agrees the neve 88rsp2 is the ultimate. The waves scheps 73 is a colorful 3band eq modeled on the classic 1073 consoles eq and mic preamp module and developed in association with worldrenowned mixing engineer andrew scheps. The 1081 channel amplifier was first produced in 1972 to provide the miclineamp and eq sections in neve consoles such as the 8048. Universal audio releases neve 88rs channel strip collection available now not surprisingly, neve 88 series consoles are found in some of the worlds finest recording studios and scoring stages, including skywalker ranch, capitol, abbey. Ams neve was the result of the amalgamation in 1992 of ams advanced music systems with neve electronics.
I am not trying to start another pre amp thread though. By our press release coordinator sunday january 2, 2011. The score had also benefited from the ubiquity of ams neve s consoles in the major film studios. Ams neve has been in the digital console business for over 25 years. Its the best analogue desk in the world a absolutely perfect for the job, says rhodes, adding that the automation is a. Used vintage recording consoles and mixing consoles sonic. A look through the credits on todays top selling cds. I can say without reservation that the 88rs is the finest sounding analog console made today. Universal audios emulation of the neve 88rs channel strip was originally released in 2007, and has become a well loved tool in the uad2 toolkit. The introduction of the new s channel strip on the neve 88rs raises analogue console standards to new heights. Universal audio releases neve 88rs channel strip collection available now not surprisingly, neve 88 series consoles are found in some of the worlds finest recording studios and scoring stages, including skywalker ranch, capitol, abbey road, and unitedocean way studios.
The ideal companion to the neve 8816 summing mixer, the neve 8804 fader pack features 16 longthrow channel and two longthrow master faders designed for rackmount or table. I sat down and mixed on the 88rs and i just fell in love with it. With extra features like the regenerate function, a sweepable highpass filter, intelligent phantom power control and a di input, true neve magic has never been more accessible or convenient. Total security and simple structure combine with ram based mixing for instant ab comparisons. There are also plenty of non500series designs around, from neve themselves, and various others such as brent averill engineering. By our press release coordinator sunday january 2, 2011 come on the free course tour. The ams neve 88rlb is a true neve 88rs mic preamp in a 500series format, with transformercoupled mic input, electronically balanced line and di inputs and line.
With its unmistakable neve qualities of exquisite design, peerless craftsmanship and legendary neve sound, the neve 88rs continues the neve bloodline of consoles with a remarkable advance on anything heard before. The addition of the stem mixer and eight track scoring panel confirms the 88rs s position as the ultimate console of choice for scoring, music recording and mixing. Angela john, daniel sherman 2, paul newton 3 variations. Rupert neve designs offer the rnd517 preamp, which is a more recent design by rupert neve, but at the time of going to press they didnt have a 500series eq available. Universal audio releases neve 88rs channel strip collection. Discussion in preamps channel strips started by heybluez, mar 4, 2002. Having already launched the enduringly popular 1073 preamp and equalisers and the 2265alb compressorlimiter in this form, the fourth module to be released into the 500series world is the 88r lb mic preamp.
The neve 88rs channel strip brings brightness in the drums, melody and vocalsessions. Han solo, talking about the millennium falcon, or me, talking to my neve v3 console. The neve 88rs legacy was my first uad channel strip that i purchased. Ua neve 88rs channel strip with unison technology duration. Welcome to our site dedicated to audio diy enthusiasts. The ams neve 88rs is an inline analog console built for surround mixing, featuring encore plus automation, neve fidelity, and audio performance beyond 24bit192khz resolution called the rolls royce of the industry by the late sir george martin, the ams neve 88rs is the console of choice for skywalker sound, air studios lyndhurst, abbey road, fox newman scoring stage, warner. In recent years however, universal audio has adopted the practice of improving upon old plugin code, creating even more accurate models of its early plugin models. Neves venerable 1073 preamp and equaliser are both now available in apis popular lunchbox format. The network visualisation environment is a framework for 3dvisualisation of and interaction with networks, especially communication networks as the internet in both real time and as a simulation tool. Located at westlake pros headquarters in north hollywood, the space provides an environment for clients to listen to the entire ams neve product portfolio.
The sincerest flattery has been repeatedly bestowed upon the venerable classic since its inception over 40 years ago. The ssl easily sounds \cheap\ to me when using the compressor although the gate and expander are pretty damn nice but the neve just blows it out of the water. Neve 88rs channel strip collection uad audio plugins. In recent years, neve have started to make available classic modules in the ubiquitous api lunchbox format. The v series is a fat sounding desk with all the functionality of a modern recording console. The vintage mindset is fine but do not discount what is on the market today.
Used vintage recording consoles and mixing consoles. The incredible sounding audio technology from neves twoton flagship 88rs console is now available to you in a 500series format module. The ams neve 88rlb is a true neve 88rs mic preamp in a 500series format, with transformercoupled mic input, electronically balanced line and di inputs and line output. It had to be, not just to keep pace with the movies spectacular visual effects but to keep faith with its vision of an alien world and an alien culture. Uad2 owners can use the neve 88rs channel strip for amplification, eq tone shaping, dynamics control, or adding the neve sheen to any source, without going outside the box. The neve 1073 channel module, designed back in the early 1970s, is probably the most revered and most copied preamp design on the planet, with countless replicas, homages and repackaged versions to choose from. We hope you will find useful and interesting products in our diy audio store. Please note listed price includes german sales tax. Stream tracks and playlists from neve on your desktop or mobile device.
Sonic circus has specified and installed analog and digital consoles in home, project, and pro sound studios around the world. There were other compatible modules that came first. Although digital is all the rage in music, these consoles are strictly analog due to. Sony and air are each home to a neve 88rs with sp2 scoring panel and stem maker. Jan 02, 2011 the orchestra was recorded at fox studios superbly equipped newman scoring stage on the neve 88rs a the ultimate in analogue recording consoles, and the only one that really answers the needs of film scoring.