User manual

88 Series Outboard / 8801 Issue 7.6
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Neve 8801 channel strip.
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 a PC or Mac.
Up to sixteen 88 series units may be connected to a Recall system
simultaneously in any combination.
Package Contents
Please check that your 8801 package contains each of the following:
• 8801 unit
• External power supply
• Power lead
• User Manual CD
System Requirements
The 8801 may be used as a standalone unit.
If you wish to use the units Recall facility, it should be connected directly to
the computer or via a powered USB hub but not via a passive USB hub.
If you wish to use the Neve Recall software to store and reload user
configurations you must have one of the following supported operating
systems:
PC:
• Windows 2000, Service Pack 4 or later
• Windows XP, Service Pack 3 or later
• Vista, Service Pack 1 or later
• Windows 7
Mac:
• Mac OS 10.3.9 or later
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