8801 Channel Strip

The Neve 8801 Channel Strip is like having a complete channel from the legendary Neve 88R console – widely considered among the best-sounding analog music consoles ever developed. Contained in a single rack-mount unit, the 8801 combines a classic Neve mic preamplifier and equalization circuitry with an incredible 88R-style dynamics processor. Completely hand-built and hand-wired by Neve, this ground breaking Channel Strip delivers a front-end with all the quality and versatility that has become synonymous with the Neve name. The 8801’s signal path consists of an extremely high-quality Neve mic preamp, high and low pass filters, four bands of highly musical equalization, a compressor, gate, dynamics side chain and an insert point. The order of the signal path can be easily modified as the producer requires. The filter section and/or the equalization section can even be routed to the dynamics side chain to tailor the dynamics response of any input signal. Neve's proprietary Recall software (Mac- and PC-compatible) allows the 8801 to be seamlessly integrated with workstations, providing instantaneous recall of all external device settings. An essential tool for creativity, Recall combines the flexibility of a computer-based system with the power and sound quality of genuine Neve design. Quite simply, the 8801 is the most convenient way to give any serious studio the ultimate Neve analog sound. FEATURES: Complete channel strip from the revered 88RS console in a single rack space Hand-built and hand-wired by Neve in Burnley, England Genuine Neve mic preamp with high and low pass filters 4-band EQ with highly musical, full-range sound 88RS-style compressor and gate Insert send and return EQ or filters to sidechain USB port for direct connection to Mac or PC