Neve 8816 Summing Mixer

Think Outside the Box with Your Mixes The AMS Neve 8816 is a hand-built 16-channel mixer that offers world-class analog console capabilities. It uses transformer-balanced mix bus circuitry similar to a Neve 80-series console, providing more headroom, punch, and depth to every sound it passes through. The 8816 also features cue mixing, metering, per-channel solo/mute, and talkback capabilities. Its monitoring section offers volume control, an auxiliary input, twin headphone outputs, and alternative speaker outputs. It also has a primary stereo insert send/return for processing and a Width knob for control over the mix’s stereo field. Incorporate the distinctive Neve sound into your work. The vintage Neve 80-series consoles are famous for their iconic sound, used by artists like Elton John, Steely Dan, Pink Floyd, Dire Straits, George Clinton, Chick Corea, Grateful Dead, and many others. The AMS Neve 8816 uses authentic 80-series architecture and two unique Neve Marinair standard transformers on its stereo mix bus. This console provides the authoritative sound of a vintage Neve console, with heaviness, muscle, and three-dimensional non-linearities, allowing for color and vitality in any project. It is suitable for recording, overdubbing, submixing, summing, or mastering. 16 feature-packed channels with traditional Neve flavor. The AMS Neve 8816 is a 16-channel analog mixer with line-level input, Level, and Pan controls, a Cue button, and a Cut/Solo button. It can accept both 4dBu and -10dBV sources and spans from ∞dB to 15dB. The Pan knob provides smooth, progressive action with -3dB center attenuation. The Cue button adds the channel’s input, pre-fader, and pre-pan to the cue mix. Channels 15-16 are stereo-linked, useful for playing back a preliminary 2-track artist mix when overdubbing. The Cut/Solo button allows muting or soloing a track, and the master Cut/Solo button is essential for comping or troubleshooting EQ or balance issues. A full-sized Neve console in a 2U rackmount configuration. The 8816 is a versatile mixer with numerous mix send/return options, allowing for stereo compressor, EQ, or parallel return settings. It also features Width control for studio-level compression and can be connected to its cue mix or headphone cue mix. The insert return and 2-track return have separate level controls, allowing for limitless customization. The 8816 also features a secret talkback mic that can be activated with a headphone volume knob. The USB connector allows easy setting recall using control software on Mac or Windows. The 8816 can cascade up to 32 units for 512 channels, making it a versatile and versatile mixer. AMS Neve 8816 Summing Mixer Specifications:  Use mixed insert points to apply effects to specific channels.  Use cue mixing to create personalized headphone mixes.  Use the stereo insert send/return to add processing to your mix bus.  The width knob enhances stereo images to a high-end mastering studio standard.  Main/alternate speaker outputs allow for reference on a second set of studio monitors.  Includes 2-track return, auxiliary input, and twin headphone outputs.  Mid-side mode allows you more freedom while sending and returning.  Activate the hidden talkback mic by pushing the headphone level knob.  The primary outputs have two quasi-PPM VU meters, as well as analog and digital clip indication LEDs.  The USB port enables you to remember settings on your Mac or PC using control software.  Cascade up to 32 units to create 512 channels.