Neve has launched its first ever dual mic preamp and USB audio interface in the form of the 88M.
The Neve 88M uses the same transformer-balanced technology as Neve's flagship large-format 88RS, and is designed to bring the sound of AIR, Abbey Road and Capitol Studios into the user’s home and portable studio setup.
Built in England by Neve engineers, the Neve 88M is a front-end recording system complemented with mastering-grade AD/DA conversion, producing ‘world-class fidelity and premier studio musicality’ throughout.
The USB-powered system has been engineered with remote recording in mind, the 88M uses the same microphone preamplifier as the 88R console. The 88 Marinair transformer-coupled preamp, used on a vast array of top 10 singles and film scores, boasts a proven design that aims to deliver analogue quality and clarity to all signal sources.
Meanwhile, the 88M has plenty of audio inputs for more expansive recording sessions – two analogue inputs via the onboard preamps combined with eight digital inputs via ADAT optical connection allow for tracking up to 10 signals. In addition, there are 10 available outputs, two analogue monitor sends and eight digital outputs via ADAT optical connection, ideal for expanded monitoring, additional performer cue sends or connecting to different analogue units.
Meanwhile, two dedicated TRS outputs for your studio monitors are included and precisely controlled from the 88RS-style monitor pot with a centre detent set to -12dB below the maximum for the ideal studio listening level.
You can watch the new Neve 88M in action below.