{"product_id":"neve-8026-mkii-24-channel-console-a4131-vintage","title":"Neve 8026 MKII 24 Channel Console #A4131 (Vintage)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn incredible opportunity to acquire a rare, unique \u003cstrong\u003eNeve 8026 MKII\u003c\/strong\u003e Class A recording console in great condition!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8026 comes from Rupert Neve's classic 1970s period, the same era and design philosophy that produced the 1073 and 1084. Discrete Class A, transformer-coupled circuitry gives it the thick, weighty low end, smooth top, and forward midrange that define the vintage Neve sound. This example is a 24-channel, 8-group frame loaded with a mix of original Neve and reissue 1066, 1079, 1084, and 1073-family channel amplifiers. Its routing modules and the full signal path through to the transformer-balanced direct outs are original Class A Neve design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a custom order, serial no. A4131 carries several factory features not found on standard 8026 consoles. These include quad panning on the channels, reverb returns, and monitor section; PFL and stereo solo-in-place; buffered main outputs with 4-track, 2-track, and mono foldown; and transformer-balanced pre- and post-fader group inserts at the patch bay. Cosmetically, the console presents very well for its age. The original silkscreening is intact with minimal wear, all knobs are present, and nearly all switchcaps are original. The integral Mosses \u0026amp; Mitchell longframe patch bay is unmodified and in very good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe console is complete and nearly all original. To bring the console to optimal performance, it needs a full cleaning of controls and switches, a recap of the frame, monitor panel, routing modules, and line amps, rebuilds of the phantom and lamp\/relay supplies, fault repair, and a full calibration. Restoration and servicing are available through Vintage King. A full professional tech report is available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"toc_0\"\u003eCONSOLE CONFIGURATION SUMMARY:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFRAME\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24-channel, 8-group frame (24x8x16x4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 reverb sends, 4 cue sends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e107\" W x 43\" D x 22\" H (without stand)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHANNEL AMPLIFIERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x Shep SN8 4 band EQ version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x BAE reissue 1066\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4x Original Neve 1066\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x Original Neve 1079 modules – BBC spec single input modules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7x BAE reissue 1084\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Early AMS-Neve reissue 1084\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x Later AMS-Neve reissue 1084\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6x BAE reissue 1073\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eROUTING AND CENTER SECTION (ORIGINAL VINTAGE NEVE)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeve 1995\/A Channel and Group Routing Modules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeve 1994 Reverb Return Modules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeve 3415 and 3416 Line Amplifiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeve 1466 Oscillator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMETERING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroup\/tape return meters with alternate meter mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput VU meters with Neve BA286 buffer cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeak LED meters on channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOWER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcopian audio power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Coutant lamp\/relay power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINCLUDED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in phantom power via Neve 3601 and 33601 modules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal integral Mosses \u0026amp; Mitchell longframe patch bay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Neve technical manual (incomplete; missing the original large blueprints)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Neve factory test report dated March 21, 1977\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Neve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50360003362919,"sku":"508157","price":246995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/used_508157_1.jpg?v=1790876257","url":"https:\/\/vintageking.com\/products\/neve-8026-mkii-24-channel-console-a4131-vintage","provider":"Vintage King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}