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- Page 1 88 Series Outboard / 8816 Summing Mixer Issue 5 Neve 8816 16:2 Summing Mixer User Manual 527 - 361 Issue 5 AMS NEVE Billington Road Burnley Lancs BB11 5UB England Phone +44 (0)1282 457011 Fax: +44 (0)1282 417282 info@ams-neve.com www.ams-neve.com www.neve.eu...
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Page 2: Health & Safety Notice
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel only. • © 2007 AMS Neve Ltd own the copyright of all information and drawings contained in this manual which are not to be copied or reproduced by any means or disclosed in part or whole to any third party without written permission. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
88 Series Outboard / 8816 Summing Mixer Issue 5 Table of Contents Health & Safety Notice..................2 1 - Introduction....................5 Note on Headroom and Levels..................5 2 - Application Scenarios..................6 Recording........................6 Recording with optional Fader Pack................7 Overdubbing......................8 Mixing........................9 Mixing with Fader Pack....................10 Mastering........................11... - Page 4 88 Series Outboard / 8816 Summing Mixer Issue 5 6 - Rear Panel Connectors and Controls.............21 Line Output......................21 Line Input......................21 Talkback Foot Switch....................21 USB........................21 Rear Panel Controls....................21 Earth Lift Switch....................21 Slave Bus Switch....................21 ADC Option......................21 ADC Input......................21 AES Sync......................21 WCLK In......................22 WCLK Out......................22...
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Page 5: Introduction
DAW to a professional mixing facility. Not only does the unit provide quite unbelievable analogue facilities but also has remix and Recall as standard. In addition to the superb facilities offered as standard on the 8816 there are two options, digital outputs and a fader pack. ADC Output World class A to Ds with sampling rates of up to 192kHz and DSD outputs. -
Page 6: Application Scenarios
1073DPD or as a pre-mixer for recording a number of signals simultaneously to the workstation. With the optional fader pack, direct outs can be used from the 8816 to the DAW enabling it to be used like a conventional desk with both recording and monitoring signals passing through the unit. -
Page 7: Recording With Optional Fader Pack
These channels can be muted so that they do not go to the main bus if monitoring via the 8816 or a monitor mix can be set up on the DAW and monitored via the 2 Track Return on the 8816. -
Page 8: Overdubbing
88 Series Outboard / 8816 Summing Mixer Issue 5 Overdubbing Connect the outputs of the workstation to the inputs of the 8816. If you have a backing track pre-mix on your workstation assign this to outputs connected to inputs 15/16 on the 8816. -
Page 9: Mixing
0dB. Final mix levels can be set on the 8816. The mix is now being created on the mix bus of the 8816. This uses the same transformer mix topology as the classic 80 series Neve consoles and recreates their legendary sound. -
Page 10: Mixing With Fader Pack
The outputs of the recording unit (or the appropriate two tracks of the DAW) can be connected to the two track return so that the engineer can switch between monitoring the mix leaving the 8816 and the mix coming back from the recorder. -
Page 11: Mastering
Connect the outputs of your DAT, CD player or two tracks of your DAW to inputs 1 and 2 on the 8816. Connect the master outputs of the 8816 to the inputs of the Workstation, CDR or DAT that you wish to record onto. -
Page 12: Live Recording
A correct balance between the individual and pre-mixed sounds can be set up on the 8816 using the Channel level controls. The mix is now passing through the mix bus of the 8816. The engineer can monitor the live recording on headphones and switch between monitoring the output of the 8816 and the 2 Track Return from the recorder for a confidence check on the recorded sound. -
Page 13: Sub Mixer
Connect the outputs of the additional instruments or sound sources such as keyboards, effects units etc to the inputs of the 8816. Connect the Main Outputs of the 8816 to a pair of inputs on the main mixer. The sounds passing through the 8816 can be balanced using the Channel Level controls. -
Page 14: Controls
88 Series Outboard / 8816 Summing Mixer Issue 5 3 - Controls Channel Strip The channel strip comprises a Cut/Solo button, a rotary Level control, a rotary Pan control and a Cue select button. Level Control The Level Control has a range of ∞dB to +15dB with 0dB set at about 12 o'clock. -
Page 15: Cue Section
88 Series Outboard / 8816 Summing Mixer Issue 5 Cue Section 2T to Cue Sends the 2 Track Return (post level control) to the headphone mix – ideally suited for replaying the last overdub to the artist for auditioning or a complete 2 track mix of the whole song without the artist needing to come into the control room. -
Page 16: Master Section
88 Series Outboard / 8816 Summing Mixer Issue 5 4 - Master Section Alt Spk Selects a second set of loudspeakers for switching between main and near field loud speakers. iMon This input has a 3.5mm jack socket for connecting your iPod or other MP3 player to the unit’s LS selector and feeding to the LS Output or... -
Page 17: 2Tr Mix
This could be of benefit when you need to monitor the ADC Input which could be a completely different source from the 8816 such as when using the digital option as a separate high quality stereo A to D. -
Page 18: Mix Level
88 Series Outboard / 8816 Summing Mixer Issue 5 Mix Level This alters the main mix level and has a range of ∞dB to 0dB. It can be used to control the output level from the unit to the DAW. -
Page 19: Options
This will toggle through the sampling frequencies required one at a time. The 8816 has 2 sync inputs, AES 3 on a female XLR and Word Clock on a chassis BNC. If neither sync input is present, the unit will synchronise to its internal crystal clock. - Page 20 SDIF 2 and SDIF 3 with a rear panel switch. SDIF 2 requires a 44.1kHz sync signal to be passed to the DAC and this should preferably come from the 8816 sync output via a 3rd BNC cable. SDIF 3 transmits the DSD signals with clock information included and should not need the sync signal.
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Page 21: Rear Panel Connectors And Controls
Slave Bus Switch This switches the 2T bus input onto the unit’s main mix bus. This allows two 8816 units to be joined together to create a slave and master system expanding the number of inputs. It also automatically sets the unit to be part of the Recall system as the slave or master. -
Page 22: Wclk In
88 Series Outboard / 8816 Summing Mixer Issue 5 WCLK In BNC input for TTL level world clock signal. Input impedance can be set to 75 Ohm using the selection switch on the rear of the unit. WCLK Out BNC 75 Ohm output TTL level world clock signal at sampling frequencies buffered from ADC sync source. -
Page 23: Firmware Upgrades
Mac users: Applications\Neve Recall\Firmware The file names follow the format down_88XY_V.hex where XY are the last two digits of the 88 unit name (e.g. 16 for 8816) and V is the software version number. A typical filename could be down_8804_5.hex. -
Page 24: File Downloading
88 Series Outboard / 8816 Summing Mixer Issue 5 File Downloading Once the file is selected the transfer will begin, and the Recall screen will display that the upload is under way. This process may take up to two minutes. -
Page 25: Physical & Technical Information
88 Series Outboard / 8816 Summing Mixer Issue 5 8 - Physical & Technical Information Dimensions Unit name Unit Depth Depth Height Weight mm / inches mm / inches kg / lbs 8816 390 / 15.4 88 / 3.5 7 / 16 Rack Mounting and Cooling The rack unit can be installed in a standard 19“... -
Page 26: System Settings
Fader Pack Jumper Settings NOTE: Internal jumper settings must be changed to enable the optional fader pack to take control of the main mix level. Please consult your local Neve dealer if the following information is not clear. - Page 26 -... -
Page 27: Monitor Source Pre/Post Adc Insert
Monitor Source pre/post ADC Insert NOTE: The monitor source can be set to pre or post ADC insert using jumpers within the unit. Please consult your local Neve dealer if the following Information is not clear. - Page 27 -... -
Page 28: Unit Specifications
88 Series Outboard / 8816 Summing Mixer Issue 5 10 - Unit Specifications Input Impedance (Balanced +4dBu) >20 ko's (Balanced +4dBu) 50 Ohms Output Impedance (Unbalanced +4dBu) 100 Ohms Headphone Jack Output More than 60 Ohms Impedance Loading Max Input Level... -
Page 29: Connectors
88 Series Outboard / 8816 Summing Mixer Issue 5 11 - Connectors There are five 25-way D-type connectors. • Connectors 1 and 2 for Channel Inputs • Connector 3 for Auxiliary Outputs • Connector 4 for Master section Input •... - Page 30 88 Series Outboard / 8816 Summing Mixer Issue 5 Connector 5 Main Mix Left Output Main Mix Right Output Monitor Main Speaker Left Output Monitor Main Speaker Right Output Monitor Alternate Speaker Left Output Monitor Alternate Speaker Right Output Cue Left Output Cue Right Output There are two unbalanced mono ¼”...
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Page 31: Recall Software Installation
Issue 5 12 - Recall Software Installation Neve Recall software allows settings from the 8816 to be stored on a PC or Mac and recalled for later use. Recall can be used for all the units in the 88 range including 8801, 8803, 8804 and 8816. - Page 32 Once the install has successfully completed, click Close. 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 Desktop. - Page 32 -...
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Page 33: Installation For Mac
88 Series Outboard / 8816 Summing Mixer Issue 5 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.
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