88D Digital Music Console

A DIGITAL MUSIC CONSOLE WITH AN ANALOGUE SOUND

Neve

Super High Definition Ultimate Audio Performance

Neves Super High Definition converters give PCM Sample Rates from 44.1kHz all the way up to a staggering 384kHz. The legendary Neve sound has burst through the digital gateway with unrivalled performance and precision. Whether mixing in DXD or simply using the 384kHz sample rate as the ultimate acquisition tool, gigabit linked Super High Definition converters are unbeatable.

Superfast Dynamic Automation

Encore Plus sets the world wide standard in advanced automation. Power and speed are the keys to combining efficiency and creativity. Total security and simple structure combine with RAM based mixing for instant A/B comparisons. Universal across all the AMS Neve console range mixes on Neve 88D can start life on an analogue Neve 88RS for orchestral recording or finish on a DFC Gemini as a film soundtrack no matter where the music is going Encore Plus Automation delivers.

The Neve 88D represents the pinnacle of digital console design. The latest generation of DSP delivers the famous Neve sound with optimum performance. The full dynamic range is handled with super high definition I/O far exceeding the capabilities of final formats. Total automation with system wide integration ensures efficiency can combine with creativity.

Superior Audio Mixing

Technology beyond the scope of any other system scales DSP mix engines up to 1000 tracks at 96kHz. 40 bit floating point processing delivers outstanding headroom, mixing with a depth and breadth unrealisable on workstations. Precision engineering ensures phase coherence through the ultimate digital signal path.

Surround Format Flexibility

Neve 88D is a multiple format, open architecture, console. Formats can be handled simultaneously whether stereo and 5.1, or 6.1 and 7.1 for Blu Ray, HD DVD and DST. Stem mixing and direct monitoring combine with control over up to three surround speaker systems to make complex set ups simple. An expandable system, 88D is designed to handle 3D surround and all future formats for games, films and music.

Classic Mic Pre Amps

Legendary Neve 1081 mic pre-amplifiers provide a classic warm front end to the system. The mic racks can be remote controlled from the console, making it possible to locate the pre-amplifiers close to the microphones in live areas for the best possible SNR.

Neve 88D Digital Music Production Console

System Wide Control

Integration through automation is key to efficient workflow. 88D can import and combine mixes from Pro ToolsTM and other Encore Plus systems. The 88D surface seamlessly moves between conventional console and HUI controller for workstations. Faders and logicators control DAW parameters, the patented logicators give instant and elegant visual feedback.

Simplicity and Versatility

Ease of operation is central to 88Ds design. Conventional channel strips with touch sensitive illuminated logicators are a very simple and direct method of control. A knob per function centre panel aids sweet spot mixing. A small fader path and a simple layer structure give easy access to large numbers of channels. The clearly laid out monitoring panel gives direct access to multiple internal and external sources in any surround format. The powerful automation system and ergonomic console surface are totally enmeshed enabling control linking and grouping in a uniquely mixer friendly style. The totality of control makes the Neve 88D an incredibly powerful and versatile console capable of handling multiple sessions in multiple formats with different external equipment and production requirements. And all with the unique Neve Sound.

Legendary Neve Sound

Scrolling Waveforms and High Resolution Metering

Hi resolution TFTs give comprehensive visual feedback allowing the mixer to see the desk at a glance. Meter scales can be set to suit the mixers preference or the clients requirements. Channel meters can show EQ and dynamics as well as routing, level and small fader path level. Main meter sections show internal and external surround sources, stems, groups, auxiliaries and masters. WavTrak gives the mixer direct visual feedback on audio flow, something editors have taken for granted for many years. Each channel meter strip gives a real time display of incoming audio. Scrolling waveforms and a now line combine perfectly with the channel meters.

The next generation large format console. Wilfried Van Baelen, Galaxy Studios

SPECIFICATIONS Neve Digital Sound >100kHz bandwidth Neve SHD Converters, DXD processing better than analogue 12 wide surround sound Choice of EQ and other authentic Neve algorithms Work with any format workstation independent Pro ToolsTM, NuendoTM, PyramixTM HUITM, OasisTM, other workstation controller interfaces MCS multi-machine control and synchronisation built in Total dynamic automation from 88R to DFC with Encore Plus AMS Neve ViewMixTM with WavTrakTM display see as well as hear and feel your mix Strip based LogicatorTM surface, 10 controls per strip let you mix in parallel Import mixes from Pro ToolsTM and other DAWs and hear what youve been missing

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