Neve 8424

Group and Stereo Mix Processing

Onboard Recall System The 8424 onboard recall system enables Total Recall™ of all console switch settings, pot positions, and fader levels. Integrate the console into your DAW workflow by saving console settings on a session by session basis.

Four mono groups, each with a direct output, switchable insert point, and 500-series smart routing are ideal for creating high quality stem mixes. The stereo mix bus uses voltage mixing derived from the iconic Neve 80-series console range. This Marinair® transformer-coupled mix bus is complemented with a switchable stereo insert, and 500-series smart routing options which delivers a host of mix processing options. The four mono groups and stereo mix bus feature a high/low shelving EQ for sweetening up mixes and stems, and the stereo mix bus features Neve’s proprietary stereo-width function. This unique feature sweeps from mono right through to an enhanced super-wide stereo image.

The recall feature automatically scans the console pot and fader positions prompting the engineer to manually recall any pot or fader out of position from the console store.

Manual scan mode allows the engineer to recall single channels and console parameters one by one. This comprehensive system enables Total Recall™ of all console settings in a matter of minutes.

Large-Format Console Monitoring The console has a professional large-format monitoring system , featuring separate AFL/PFL, DIM, and monitor level attenuators that delivers accurate stereo monitoring through all gain levels. Engineers can connect to three loudspeaker sets , each with its own level calibration attenuator, and connect external inputs with ease via three external inputs including an under-armrest mounted 3.5mm imon jack for iPhone/Android/MP3 player connection.

500 Series Smart-Routing The consoles 500-series slots can house any VPR alliance approved 500-series unit. Each slot has rear-mounted I/O for hard patching into any channel. The 500-series smart routing allows you to choose where to use these slots during mixing or recording.

At the push of a button, the slots can be smart routed as mix inserts, group inserts , or as recording inserts for the 1073’s and instrument DI’s for customising your recording chain.

Professional Metering and Reverb Returns Dual large backlit VU meters are housed in the centre of the console. This professional system can be assigned to all mix busses for accurate metering of outgoing console signals. The dual stereo reverb returns with level and balance control, routing switches, and to-cue send provide the perfect platform for connecting outboard FX units into the console while preserving the 48 mono inputs.

Neve Recording Inputs The 8424 centre section contains two independent 1073 preamps , separate from the 24 console channels. These high-quality recording inputs with Marinair ® input and output transformers can be hard patched into any console channel and have smart routing switches for assigning to channels 17-18 at the push of a button.

Dual independent DI Inputs allow artists to connect instruments directly to the console and record instantly at the console surface, each has smart routing to assign to channels 19-20 at the push of a button.