Neve 8803 Dual EQ User Manual 527 - 370 Issue 3.4 The 8803 is a Dual Equaliser with both of the two independent audio paths, featuring four bands of EQ plus high & low pass filters.
88 Series Outboard / 8803 Dual EQ Issue 3.4 Health & Safety Notice For your own safety and for the protection of others, please observe the following safety instructions • Read these instructions. • Heed all safety warnings. • Do not use near water. • Clean only with a dry cloth. • Do not install near heat sources. • Do not block ventilation openings. • Protect the power cord. • Only use accessories specified by the manufacturer. • Unplug when unused for long periods of time.
88 Series Outboard / 8803 Dual EQ Issue 3.4 Table of Contents Health & Safety Notice...................................................2 Hi Mid Q...................................................8 Customer Service...........................................3 High Frequency Band..........................................8 HF Gain....................................................8 HF Hz.......................................................9 Introduction.................................................
88 Series Outboard / 8803 Dual EQ Issue 3.4 Introduction The 8803 is a Dual Equaliser in a 1U rack mounting box. The operation of the left side and the right side of the unit is identical. Each of the two independent audio paths features high and low pass filters and four bands of EQ. 8803 settings may be stored and recalled via USB using the Recall software. Up to sixteen 88 series units may be connected to a Recall system simultaneously in any combination.
88 Series Outboard / 8803 Dual EQ Issue 3.4 Front Panel Controls On/Off The Neve Logo Switch on the right hand side of the unit switches the unit on and off. Input Section Input trim Sets the level of the input signal. The trim range is from –20dB to +20dB and can encompass signals from sources referenced to +4dBu or to –10dBV. Signal led The yellow led will light to indicate that a signal is present at the unit input. The trigger level is –30dBu.
88 Series Outboard / 8803 Dual EQ Issue 3.4 EQ Section EQ Switch The square EQ switch beneath the input leds activates the EQ section. • When lit, all four bands of EQ are in circuit. • When un-lit all four bands of EQ are bypassed. This switch does not bypass the filters. Low Frequency Band LF Gain The LF Gain control sets the cut or boost for the low frequency band of EQ with a range of +/-18dB. Pressing the LF Gain control switches the Low Frequency EQ band between Bell and Shelving modes.
88 Series Outboard / 8803 Dual EQ Issue 3.4 Low Mid Frequency Band Lo Mid Gain The Lo Mid Gain control sets the cut or boost for the low medium frequency band of EQ with a range of +/-18dB. LMF Hz The LMF Hz control sets the low medium frequency between 120Hz and 2kHz. Lo Mid Q The Lo Mid Q control adjusts the Q continuously variable between 0.3 and 7. High Mid Frequency Band Hi Mid Gain The Hi Mid Gain control sets the cut or boost for the high medium frequency band of EQ with a range of +/-18dB.
8 Series Outboard / 8803 Dual EQ Issue 3.4 HF Hz The HF Hz control sets the high frequency between 1.5kHz and 18kHz. When the HF EQ band is set to Bell, pressing the HF Hz control switches the band between Low and High Q. A led lights to indicate the selection of High Q. Low Q is 0.7 and High Q is 1.8. When the HF EQ band is set to Shelving mode, pressing the HF Hz control switches between Standard shelving mode and Resonant shelving mode.
88 Series Outboard / 8803 Dual EQ Issue 3.4 Rear Panel Warning Symbols Explained There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Disconnect the power lead to isolate this unit. Please refer to the manual before operating this unit Audio Connections Audio Inputs The input combo socket for each channel accepts input signals from either male XLR or male ¼” jack connectors. Connection can be balanced or unbalanced on jack and XLR.
88 Series Outboard / 8803 Dual EQ Issue 3.4 Fuse The removable fuse holder houses a 1.6 AT fuse Power DIN socket The 8 pin DIN socket should only be used to connect the power supply provided with the 8803 unit. NB: for technical reasons the orientation of the socket is the opposite way up to normal. The “top” of the DIN connector will therefore be underneath. It is not possible to connect the plug the wrong way up.
88 Series Outboard / 8803 Dual EQ Issue 3.4 Recall Software Installation Installation for PC Insert the CD into the drive and the Setup program should automatically launch. If the application fails to launch automatically on inserting the CD, then go to the CD Drive in Windows Explorer and double-click the NeveRecall.msi file or the setup.exe file to launch the Setup program manually. Click Next. Click I Agree, then click Next. If you click I Do Not Agree, the install procedure will terminate.
88 Series Outboard / 8803 Dual EQ Issue 3.4 Click Install. The install will start and the progress displayed. If you wish to launch Recall, tick the Launch Neve Recall box. Click Finish. The software will now be ready to use, and will be accessible from Start Menu / Programs / Neve Recall / Neve Recall, or from the Recall icon on the Windows Desktop.
88 Series Outboard / 8803 Dual EQ Issue 3.4 Installation for Mac Insert the CD containing the software into the Mac, and the install programme will launch automatically. Click Continue. Select the location where you wish the software to be installed to. Click Continue. Click Upgrade, and the software will start to install. The progress bar will show the state of the installation. Once completed, click Close. The software is now ready to use.
88 Series Outboard / 8803 Dual EQ Issue 3.4 Firmware Upgrades In order to get the most from your Neve unit, the latest firmware should be installed. Upgrading your software is a simple process with on screens prompts to guide you. > > > > Start the Recall software. On the main screen, right-click the window title bar (Mac users select Recalls) Click Upgrade Firmware. Select the file to transfer. You will be prompted about removing other units.
88 Series Outboard / 8803 Dual EQ Issue 3.4 File Downloading Once the file is selected, the transfer will begin and the Recall screen will display that the download is under way. This process may take up to two minutes for each unit. Upon completion, the message Firmware Update Successful will be displayed. Click OK to continue. You can continue to update other units successfully without restarting Recall, but the Recall software must be restarted once this process is finished.
