Traditional Neve Sound Design with Contemporary Elements There’s something special about Neve analog recording consoles’ traditional EQ curves. And, due to the AMS Neve 8803, you can recreate that sound in your home studio. This rackmount equalizer, based on Neve’s legendary 8108 and flagship 88RS consoles, has two independent channels of powerful sound shaping. Each channel has semi-parametric high and low bands with configurable shelving/bell filter types and switchable Q, as well as two completely parametric midbands. Additional features include adjustable highpass and lowpass filters, ±20dB input trims, and bypass switches. But make no mistake: the 8803 isn’t just a vintage reissue. This cutting-edge tone-shaping tool also has a USB connector, which allows you to store and retrieve settings to and from your computer. The AMS Neve 8803 is hand-built and hand-wired in Burnley, England, and has 4dBu/-10dBV inputs as well as XLR/parallel outputs for optimum adaptability. Two unmistakable channels, Neve tone shaping The AMS Neve 8803 is the ideal instrument for injecting punch and presence into close-miked drums, shaping vocals and acoustic guitars with traditional Neve EQ curves, or adding warmth, shine, and bite to electric guitars. This equalizer’s two channels each include four tone sculpting bands, which are made up of semi-parametric high and low bands and two completely parametric middle bands. The high bands run from 1.5 kHz to 18 kHz, while the low bands span from 33 Hz to 440 Hz. All high and low bands have shelving/bell filter types that may be selected, as well as a switchable Q. The high midbands stretch from 0.8 kHz to 9 kHz, while the low midbands span 120 Hz to 2 kHz. All midbands have a constantly varying Q ranging from 0.3 to 7. Each channel additionally has a highpass filter from 30Hz to 300Hz and a lowpass filter from 3kHz to 15kHz, with a slope of 12dB per octave. The 8803 is capable of handling a surgeon’s scalpel as well as a blunt tool. Each channel is full of cutting-edge features. The AMS Neve 8803 is not your father’s equalizer; it’s packed with current, cutting-edge capabilities. Its input trim extends from -20dB to 20dB and can tolerate sources referenced to 4 dBu or -10 dBV. The Signal and Clip LEDs show when a signal hits -30dBu or > 25 dBu, respectively. Each channel has an individual EQ switch that skips the four EQ bands. (Note that this switch does not bypass its highpass and lowpass filters.) The 8803’s combination input jacks take both XLR and 1/4-inch balanced or unbalanced connections at 4 dBu or -10 dBV reference levels, and the parallel XLR and 1/4-inch outputs work seamlessly with most balanced and unbalanced gear. Our favorite feature here is the 8803’s USB connector, which enables you to remember your settings using control software on your Mac or PC. AMS Neve 8803 Dual Channel EQ Specifications: Includes 2 channels of Neve console-style sound shaping in a 1U rackmount box. Based on Neve’s original 8108 and flagship 88RS consoles’ EQ circuits. Each channel has one semi-parametric high band, one semi-parametric low band, two completely parametric midbands, and one high-pass and one low-pass filter. High band range of 1.5- 18 kHz with shelving/bell filter options and switchable Q. The low band ranges from 33-440Hz, with options for shelving/bell filter types and switchable Q. The high midbands extend from 0.8k-9kHz and have a constantly changing Q of 0.3-7. The low midbands extend from 120- 2 kHz and have a constantly changing Q of 0.3-7. Highpass filters have a slope of 12dB per octave and a frequency range of 30- 300 Hz. Lowpass filters with a slope of 12dB per octave and a frequency range of 3- 15 kHz. Each channel has a ±20dB input trim to suit sources referenced to 4 dBu or -10 dBV. Each channel has an independent bypass switch (which does not bypass highpass/lowpass filters). Signal and clip LEDs show -30dBu and > 25 dBu, respectively. The combination input jacks support XLR and 1/4-inch connections, balanced or unbalanced, at 4 dBu or -10 dBV reference levels. The parallel XLR and 1/4-inch outputs work seamlessly with both balanced and unbalanced gear. The USB port enables you to remember settings on your Mac or PC using control software.
