Vintage King Sessions: Recording With The Neve 1073OPX, 88M, & 8424

By Eric AllenJanuary 4, 2024

A collage of four photos including a shot Ben Garrett playing an acoustic guitar with the AMS Neve 1073OPX in the background, a shot of an engineer connecting an XLR to the AMS Neve 88M audio interface, a shot of the AMS Neve 8424 recording and mixing console, and a shot of Wyatt Marsh (Electric Guitar), Jacob Trunzo (Organ), and Jordan McGee (Drums) performing in the Vintage King Nashville showroom.

Neve takes great pride in crafting studio gear that caters to all manner of audio creators. While doing so, the brand has worked hard to keep its iconic sound intact, no matter the form factor. We've seen examples of this recently with the 1073OPX eight-channel mic preamp, 88M audio interface, and 8424 recording and mixing console.

These three releases from Neve also show how the line between analog and digital has blurred in the hybrid studio. There is a seamless integration of classic warmth and modern precision, thanks to innovative methods like the 1073OPX ADAT/USB card, which turns the 2U rack unit into an interface, and the use of transformer-coupled console preamps in the 88M desktop interface.

To show off the power of the 1073OPX, 88M, and 8424, we're using all three pieces of gear to record a track in our new Vintage King Sessions video. Watch below to hear the song "Fiery Love," featuring performances from Ben Garrett (Vocals, Electric Piano, Acoustic Guitar), Frankie Orella (Vocals), Kevin Schuck (Bass), Wyatt Marsh (Electric Guitar), Jacob Trunzo (Organ), and Jordan McGee (Drums).

There's a lot more Neve where that came from. Continue watching below to see full demos of the 1073OPX and 88M, and watch an in-depth overview of the 8424 with Neve Product Specialist Joe Heaton.