Neve

One of the most legendary names in audio consoles is Neve. Generations of engineers and producers have relied on these consoles to help create the tone of countless classic recordings. From humble origins in the south of England in the 1960s, the Neve brand rose to a position of dominance that has been challenged by few others in the field of audio recording. And that dominance has always been founded on excellence. Continue reading →

Neve consoles are often revered for their ability to impart the “finishing touches” on any mix. But as home studios continue to grow more popular, it can be increasingly difficult to integrate a full-sized console into your space. Thankful, the Neve 8816 Summing Mixer offers the same legendary sound and functionality in a compact, rack-mountable package.  Continue reading →

For decades, engineers and producers have relied on the warm, punchy sound of the Neve 1073 preamp to bring performances to life. However, in today’s world, space and budget can prohibit some studios from installing full-sized consoles for recording and mixing. That’s where the Neve 1073OPX eight-channel preamp comes in. Continue reading →

Few pieces of gear are held in such high regard as the legendary Neve 1073 preamp. Used on countless classic records, the 1073 preamp and EQ has been a coveted studio tool for decades.  Recently, AMS Neve released the 1073SPX, a single channel version of the classic 1073 module, tailor-made for modern engineers. Continue reading →

Brendan Brown is the musical force behind the band Wheatus, best known for the alt-rock anthem “Teenage Dirtbag.” More than just a naturally gifted songwriter, Brown is also a fiercely hardworking producer that obsesses over every detail of the sounds he shapes. Continue reading →

This article was originally published in Playback Issue 002. Subscribe to Playback for free to stay up to date with our latest articles, interviews, product reviews and more. In our new column, Presets, we'll be sitting down with Vintage King Audio Consultants to talk about classic pieces of gear and how to use them for specific sound sources. For the first installment, Audio Consultant Stephen Earnest is setting you up for success with the Neve 1073 microphone preamp and equalizer. Continue reading →

It’s been an amazing weekend at the 2022 NAMM show, one that was bustling with new product launches, updates and reissues. From new monitors and interfaces to outboard gear and instruments, this year was packed with exciting new releases—and we’re here to share some the biggest news from the convention center floor. Read below to discover our top ten releases from the NAMM Show and check out our New At NAMM category to see everything that was announced.  Continue reading →

On the first day of the 2022 NAMM Show, AMS Neve announced the new 88M ($1245) dual mic pre and USB interface. Utilizing the same technology found in Neve’s flagship 88RS console, the 88M brings the brand’s legendary sound to a compact desktop interface. Continue reading →

AMS Neve upholds the legacies of two recording industry icons; the late Rupert Neve, who founded Neve Electronics in 1961, and Mark Crabtree, who established Advanced Music Systems in 1976. These two monolithic companies joined forces in 1990 to form AMS Neve, combining AMS’s digital expertise with Neve’s time-tested analog designs to create industry-leading consoles with unmatched performance. Continue reading →

For creators working in mid-sized studios, the Neve 8424 console offers the audio quality and functionality of a much larger analog desk with the modern conveniences and connectivity needed for a hybrid workflow. These were certainly the deciding factors for producer and sound designer Matia Simovich who recently brought home the 8424 to his Infinite Power Studios. “It offered everything I was used to on a large format mixer, but it was scaled to a size that made more sense in a control room where space is tight," says Matia. The Neve 8424 delivers on the classic sound of the brand's beloved 80 Series desks. The 8424 features Neve Marinair® transformers on the Stereo Mix bus, the Stereo Cue bus and the AFL bus for high headroom voltage-controlled mixing. In addition, the desk comes with two handcrafted 1073 preamps and the ability to connect to the 1073OPX for additional mic pres. Continue reading →