The Neve of Audio Interfaces
For audio professionals, the name Neve needs no introduction. Installed in world-class control rooms worldwide, the company's large-format consoles have recorded countless iconic hits since the '70s. Wouldn’t it be awesome if you could infuse your DAW-based studio productions with the authoritative sound of a Neve front end? Well, now you can! The Neve 88M USB-C audio interface incorporates the same transformer-balanced circuitry as the company’s flagship 88RS console. Equipped with reference-grade AD/DA conversion, the 88M delivers the uncompromising audio quality and peerless musicality only Neve can provide. Designed and built in England, the Neve 88M brings home the sound of Abbey Road, Air, and Capitol Studios.
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No-compromise British engineering
The Neve 88M packs a ton of utility into its rugged compact chassis. The inclusion of ADAT optical I/O gives you eight channels of digital connectivity, bringing you potential channel counts of up to 10 in and 10 out, all while two sets of balanced inserts expand your analog connectivity. USB-C protocol provides speedy transfer rates while future-proofing your investment. So, yes — the 88M is very well appointed for its compact form factor. But it’s under the bonnet where Neve’s superior engineering works its magic. Designed and built in England, the 88M features purist circuit paths that strictly utilize premium analog and digital componentry, such as Neve’s universally lauded Marinair transformers, which assist in delivering the classic Neve sound.
Infuse your music with sonic authority
Neve consoles wrote the book on characterful mic preamplification. When even your inexpensive dynamics take on new sonic authority through the 88M, you’ll start to see the contents of your mic locker in a whole new light. The fact that it can handle and finesse all your sources — including dynamic, condenser, and ribbon mics; instruments; and line-level signals — makes the 88M invaluable for today’s DAW-based studio workflows. The 88M’s DI circuitry makes electric basses and guitars sound like they’re plugged into a great amp. Keyboards and synthesizers soar and growl with crystalline transparency. Acoustic instruments with pickups shine with authentic tone and dimensionality. Whatever you pass through the Neve 88M, you can be assured it will sound its best.
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 England's Little Shelford in the ’60s, Mr. Neve faced many obstacles while 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 who are all competing to win bids. Nevertheless, Neve persisted. And by the early '70s, the Neve company was humming along, taking orders and building custom transformer-balanced consoles for recording and broadcast studios around the world.
Your Neve console front end
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 in the success formula for any recording studio with world-class aspirations. In the decades since, Neve has innovated with such groundbreaking products as the VR, VX, and 88R Series consoles. And today, the company continues to advance its state-of-the-art products with cutting-edge and incredible-sounding pro audio gear that intelligently addresses the challenges of the digital age. Simply put, your 88M from Sweetwater will imbue your home studio projects with Neve’s inimitable audio excellence.
Neve 88M Features:
- Audio interface imbued with the sound of a large-format 88RS console front end
- Legendary “Neve colour” for all inputs
- Neve “big iron” — circuit paths balanced with proprietary Marinair transformers
- Reference-grade AD/DA conversion
- Superior instrument audio quality from Neve DI circuits
- Expandable digital connectivity provided by ADAT I/O
- 2 sets of balanced inserts for expandable analog connectivity
- Substantial, workhorse design for years of faithful service
- USB-C connectivity to future-proof your investment
- Bus/hub powered — perfect for recording on the road
- Dedicated power switch
- Class-compliant (Core Audio/ASIO)
- Designed and built by Neve engineers in England