User Manual

Neve 8801 User Manual Page 4 02/04/07
1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Neve 8801. This unique channel strip is based on the channel strip featured in the world
renowned 88R mixing desk. It contains the highest quality Mic/Line/Instrument Preamp, Dynamics processing, EQ and
Insert. The Audio Router function provides a user configurable signal path allowing any order of Dynamics, EQ, and Insert
within the channel path. In addition, the EQ and or filters can be placed in the Dynamics sidechain. The configuration of the
unit can be stored and recalled via the Neve Recall software on PC or Mac. Up to sixteen 88 series units may be connected
to a Recall system simultaneously.
2. Package Contents
Please check that your 8801 package contains each of the following:
• 8801 unit
• External power supply
• Power lead
• User Manual CD
3. System Requirements
The 8801 may be used stand alone. If you wish to use the Neve Recall software to store and reload user configurations you
must have a PC (Windows 2000 or later) or Mac (OS10.3 or later) with an available USB port.
4. Brief Description and Characteristics
• High quality transformer coupled Microphone preamplifier identical to that used on the 88R with 0dB to 70dB of
gain
• Switchable Phantom Power
• 20dB Pad on Microphone and DI inputs
• Line input with -24dB to +24dB of gain
• High impedance DI input
• Optional Digital Genie input and output (CobraNet™ compatible)
• Phase inversion switch
• Overload indication at each gain stage
• High Pass and Low Pass filters switchable between channel path and Dynamics sidechain
• Dynamics processing based on 88R circuitry
• Compression/Limiting with auto release
• Gate/Expander/Ducker
• Dynamics Sidechain linkable to other 8801 units
• Key input
• Compressor and Gate gain reduction meters
• Balanced switchable Insert
• 4 band EQ based on the 88R console switchable between channel path and Dynamics sidechain
• User definable channel path through Dynamics/Insert/EQ using Audio Router function
• Line output with +10dB of gain control
• Headphone output
• Optional Digital Output Cards (AES/EBU/DSD or Genie)
• User recall/store current state via Neve Recall software
• USB link to PC or Mac