{"id":2863,"date":"2020-06-22T17:45:08","date_gmt":"2020-06-22T22:45:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/?p=2863"},"modified":"2020-06-22T17:45:08","modified_gmt":"2020-06-22T22:45:08","slug":"ams-neve-launches-neve-8424-console","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/index.php\/2020\/06\/22\/ams-neve-launches-neve-8424-console\/","title":{"rendered":"AMS Neve Launches Neve 8424 Console"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 8424 console\u202fis designed to fit the needs of\u00a0the modern hybrid\u202fstudio\u202fwhere the speed of in-the-box workflow is enhanced with\u202fthe\u202fultimate\u202fsound quality of analogue\u202foutboard gear.\u202fDesigned to be\u00a0straightforward\u00a0and accessible to all, this versatile and powerful desk provides a\u00a0centralised\u00a0platform with unparalleled connectivity,\u202ffacilitating\u202fan ergonomic link between the linear analogue processing world of outboard gear, analogue synths and instruments,\u202fto the digital world of DAW\u00a0workflow, software plugins and\u202fsession recall.<\/p>\n

Capitalising on Neve’s sixty years of technical heritage and highly revered analogue circuit design, the British-designed 8424 fits perfectly into many different applications. Whether you’re a music producer or an artist with your own project studio, the owner of a small professional audio facility or the person in charge of an educational facility, this compact, budget-conscious desk delivers everything you need to record, mix, monitor and master music quickly, marrying Neve\u2019s revered sonic excellence with the speed and flexibility for today’s connected workflows.<\/p>\n

Recording<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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The 8424\u2019s dual-input channel strip allows for seamless switching between recording and mixing inputs without additional patching. Simple input connectivity via 24 line-level inputs, dual 1073\u00ae preamps and dual Instrument DI channels makes the 8424 the perfect console for artists to effortlessly connect and record their instruments. Multiple performers can record directly in the control room by taking advantage of the 8424\u2019s dual cue mix system with talkback\/return talkback capability and dual headphone amplifiers.<\/p>\n

Mixing<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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The 8424 offers the ultimate analogue summing platform with\u00a024 DAW returns\u00a0on the channel faders\u00a0or, for larger DAW sessions, a 48-Mix mode\u00a0that allows a total of 48 mono inputs with\u00a0individual\u00a0level and pan controls\u00a0to be mixed\u00a0through the 8424\u2019s\u00a0Marinair\u00ae transformer-coupled\u00a0stereo mix bus.\u00a0Engineers can take advantage of the 8424\u2019s mono and\u00a0stereo aux busses\u00a0to connect to their\u00a0favourite\u00a0outboard FX units\u00a0and\u00a0route\u00a0them\u00a0back into the console\u2019s\u00a0two dedicated\u00a0stereo reverb returns.\u00a0Four\u00a0mono groups with\u00a02-band shelving\u00a0EQ,\u00a0Inserts\u00a0and\u00a0Direct\u00a0Outs make this console ideal for stem mixing.\u00a0The 8424 stereo mix bus gives true voltage mixing\u00a0into\u00a0Marinair\u00ae\u00a0transformers as found in\u00a0the legendary\u00a0Neve\u00a080-series consoles, while additional\u00a0features\u00a0such as stereo insert,\u00a02-band\u00a0shelving EQ\u00a0and\u00a0Neve\u2019s proprietary Stereo Width control\u00a0give engineers, artists and producers all of\u00a0the tools\u00a0they need\u00a0to create polished, professional recordings.<\/p>\n

Connecting<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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Each channel, group and stereo mix bus\u00a0has its own switchable insert point,\u00a0giving a\u00a0level of connectivity to\u00a0analogue\u00a0outboard units\u00a0only\u00a0found on large-format consoles. Dual on-board 500 series slots allow engineers to customise their signal chain and build a modular\u00a0hybrid recording system,\u00a0all\u00a0connected and centralised through the 8424\u00a0console.<\/p>\n

The 8424 has an on-board Snapshot feature which further integrates the console into the modern hybrid studio workflow. This unique feature enables this pure analogue console to save, load, and recall all settings, faders and pot positions for each DAW session. With this unrestricted workflow, engineers can take advantage of all analogue features without the added worry of losing console settings and wasting valuable studio time.<\/p>\n

Classic, but with a modern twist, the 8424\u2019s name alone references so much that is iconic about the Neve brand,\u00a0delivering\u00a0Neve 80 series\u00a0voltage\u00a0mixing\u00a0sound\u00a0(thanks to the\u00a0Marinair\u00ae Transformers), plus four mono groups and, of course, 24 channel faders.<\/p>\n