Neve 88R LBEQ 500

Console-grade EQ in a Compact Module

Teeming with legendary Neve character, the 88R LBEQ packs four bands of parametric, console-style EQ into a convenient 500 Series module. The Neve 88R LBC is patterned after the topology of the large-format 88RS console, yielding a sublime combination of high-precision transparency and high-impact tone shaping. From subtle enhancement to intricate frequency surgery, you’ll value this module’s console-grade flexibility, melding ±20 dB gain per band, extensive frequency overlap, and smoothly adjustable Q. Moreover, the 88R LBEQ’s musical response, nonexistent phase shift, and broad headroom rival that of its large-format predecessor. Boasting the same sonic pedigree trusted and employed by such iconic facilities as Abbey Road, AIR Studios, and The Village, the 88R LBEQ brings elite-class tone-sculpting capabilities to modern hybrid studios seeking both legendary Neve sonics and the power, headroom, and control modern engineers demand.

Precision EQ with a revered pedigree

The Neve 88RS console stands as one of the brand’s crowning achievements, revered for its sonic accuracy, aural transparency, and muscular punch. Built around the same precision topology as the 88RS, the 88R LBEQ packs the same sonic wallop as the venerated large-format console, reimagined as a compact 500 Series module. And it does so without compromise, delivering over +27dBu of headroom, greater than 107dB dynamic range, and ultra-low distortion of less than 0.004%. Moreover, it draws less than 145mA RMS while maintaining optimal headroom and transient response. With the 88R LBEQ, you’ll gain access to the same authoritative character found in the world’s top studios, such as Abbey Road, Air Studios, and The Village.

Neve: the legend continues

At Sweetwater, the name Neve commands reverence. Rupert Neve started designing audio equipment in the tube console era but made his mark with solid-state designs. Setting up shop in Little Shelford in the ’60s, Mr. Neve faced many obstacles establishing his brand amid a new technological landscape. Transistors were new, expensive, and difficult to obtain in quantity in the UK. Reliable faders didn’t exist yet — a far cry from today’s world, where parts are affordable and readily available from multiple suppliers, all competing to win bids. Nevertheless, Rupert persisted. And by the early 1970s, the Neve company was humming along, taking orders and building custom transformer-balanced consoles for recording and broadcast studios the world over.

Neve 80-series consoles had a huge, punchy, and authoritative sound that defined the sound of ’70s rock. From London to New York to Los Angeles and beyond, top studios were installing Neve desks as fast as they could. By 1978, with the introduction of the majestic 8078 — the pinnacle of handwired analog “production” consoles — and NECAM automation system, Neve boards were the main component of the success formula for any recording studio with world-class aspirations. In the decades since, Neve has innovated with groundbreaking products such as the VR, VX, and 88R series consoles. And today, the company continues to advance the state of the art with cutting-edge pro audio gear that sounds incredible and intelligently addresses the challenges of the digital age.

Neve 88R LBEQ Features:

• Packs console-style EQ into a convenient 500 Series module
• Neve 88RS-style topology yields a sublime combination of high-precision transparency and high-impact punch
• 4 bands of parametric EQ tackle subtle enhancement and intricate frequency surgery with equal aplomb
• Delivers ±20 dB gain per band, extensive frequency overlap, and smoothly adjustable Q
• Musical response, nonexistent phase shift, and broad headroom rival that of the full-sized 88RS console
• Handcrafted in England using premium components and calibrated in house