AMS NEVE Launches 8424 Consoles for Hybrid Studios
MS Neve has unveiled the new Neve 8424 – a small format console with a large format sound delivering Neve 80 series voltage mixing sound plus four mono groups and, of course, 24 channel faders.
The 8424 console is designed to fit the needs of the modern hybrid studio where the speed of in-the-box workflow is enhanced with the ultimate sound quality of analogue outboard gear. Designed to be straightforward and accessible to all, this versatile and powerful desk provides a centralised platform with unparalleled connectivity, facilitating an ergonomic link between the linear analogue processing world of outboard gear, analogue synths and instruments, to the digital world of DAW workflow, software plugins and session recall.
The 8424’s dual-input channel strip allows for seamless switching between recording and mixing inputs without additional patching. Input connectivity is provided via 24 line-level inputs, dual 1073 preamps, and dual Instrument DI channels. Performers can record directly from the control room, taking advantage of the 8424’s dual cue mix system with talkback/return talkback capability and dual headphone amplifiers.
The analogue mixing platform has 24 DAW returns across 24 channel faders or, for larger DAW sessions, a 48-Mix mode that allows a total of 48 mono inputs with individual level and pan controls to be mixed through the 8424’s Marinair transformer-coupled stereo mix bus. The 8424’s mono and stereo aux busses can connect to an outboard FX units and routed back into the console’s two dedicated stereo reverb returns. Four mono groups with 2-band shelving EQ, Inserts, and Direct Outs are ideal for stem mixing. The 8424 stereo mix bus gives true voltage mixing into Marinair transformers, while additional features such as Stereo Insert, 2-band shelving EQ and Stereo Width control give engineers, artists and producers all of the tools they need to create polished, professional recordings.
Each Channel, Group and Stereo Mix bus has its own switchable insert point, giving a level of connectivity to analogue outboard units only found on large-format consoles. Dual on-board 500 series slots allow engineers to customize their signal chain and build a modular hybrid recording system by connecting through the 8424 console.
The 8424 has an on-board Console Store system allows to save, load, and recall all settings, faders and pot positions on a session by session basis.
“Modern small studio hybrid setups often lack analogue metering, signal routing, talkback and accurate control room monitoring options, key features that only large format studio consoles deliver,” says David Walton, AMS Neve Distribution Manager. “Our engineers wanted to put these features back into the heart of the 8424 console, giving artists, producers and engineers the professional tools required to work faster, smarter and more effectively.”
Walton adds, “In any configuration, the 8424 console offers an excellent studio control surface with comprehensive monitoring and signal routing capabilities. This eliminates the typical collection of awkwardly interfaced devices and puts a proper Neve console back in the heart of the studio.”