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21st November 2007, 09:21 PM
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| Gear maniac  Join Date: Sep 2006
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|  NEVE 4081 4channel preamp Does anyone heard anything about this?  Ive found it on the net a 4channel micpre from neve (with usb and direct input to protools)? Any news Gs m8's??? Cant wait to know more on that... |
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21st November 2007, 09:53 PM
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| Is this a new Neve product? I only found it mentioned once in a Google search. The website wasn't in English, so I don't know what was written about it. If it's a new product, I bet it will probably list for at least $3,500-$4,000. That seems to be a typical range for a 4 channel preamp like that. It looks like it's 4x's the pre from a 1081. |
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22nd November 2007, 01:53 AM
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| yep lalaflav u r absolutely right chck this: Four independent & genuine 1081 Mic/Pre or Line input channels. Robust Desktop mounting design with rubber feet & carrying handles, Dimensions = 9.5” wide, 3U high, external PSU. 2x 4081 units can be fastened together, to give 8-channels of Mic/Pre or Line inputs in a 19” wide unit. Gain control per channel (+20dBu to +70dBu in 5dBu steps) with Signal Presence and Clip LED indication. XLR Mic input can be switched between Mic and electronically balanced Line. Line level up to 20dB gain in 5dB steps. Phantom Power source for microphones, 20dB pad, Phase and Low Z functions per channel. Unit can be controlled from front panel or all functions controlled remotely by Mac or PC computers (Mac only initially), using a USB connection and the dedicated Neve Remote Control software – or remote control via midi from ProTools. Up to 16 boxes can be connected together off one daisy-chained control cable. Controlled by USB or RS485. If controlling multiple boxes, the first box can be connected via USB and the cascaded boxes via RS485 connections. Or all boxes can be controlled via RS485. Optional Digital output/Sync card (available Q2 2008) with selectable sample rate and Sync Source – When units are daisy-chained together 1 Master box controls the sample rate & sync for all cascaded slaves  £1,950.00 (Ex.VAT)  /approx. 4k us dollars/Pretty interesting wanna know if thats sound Ok or hmm as a 'good old Neve'  |
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22nd November 2007, 02:14 AM
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  | sexy. i wish i wasn't broke.  did you catch the sample rate options?
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22nd November 2007, 11:31 PM
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23rd November 2007, 01:36 AM
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| I don't get it. Thats like the same price as a 1073dpa, except you get 4 channels instead of 2. Is the 1081 half as good or something? Neve 4081 Quad Mic-Pre | VintageKing.com |
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24th November 2007, 01:07 AM
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| Temas i rly dont think so. Ive got both 1081 stereo channel from neve and a 1073dpa as well. The two are rly different sound.  I just think its the 'cheaper' more affordable one...Like at SSL the alpha and the E signature channels. I do have to listen to it one of the dealers will show it to me soon Cant wait to hear that hot little baby Quote:
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24th November 2007, 10:23 AM
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| I still find the price drop really bizarre; its a good thing, but its a bit wierd. The 12 channel 1081r is six times as expensive as this. Neve 1081R/Air 12 channel rack | VintageKing.com Why would anyone buy that if you can get 3 x 4081 for half the price? I hope they bring out a 4 channel eq unit to match. |
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24th November 2007, 10:49 AM
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| Are these and the 1081R the exactly same preamp as in the AMS-Neve 1081 units with EQ? |
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25th November 2007, 08:03 AM
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26th November 2007, 05:02 AM
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25th December 2007, 11:28 PM
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| c'mon, theres not enough discussion about the sound of this! surely someone must have tried it ! i want to buy one, someone tell me how it soudns ! |
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1st January 2008, 04:26 AM
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| it is the exact same preamp as the 1081r. I can't explain why the low price point though... The only thing I can think is it is because the power supply and rack are much different and there isn't any front panel connections |
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10th January 2008, 01:10 AM
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|  This could be the same thing what just ssl did? They've got the alpha channel with vhd preamp and eq's and they've got the E signature channel... The signature ch is nearly 4 times the alpha but i dont think i have to tell the differences!  |
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10th January 2008, 01:24 AM
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| Gear addict  Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Leuven, Belgium
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| I would guess it's this cheap because of the lack of EQ, wich is a pity. But a quick calc gives me 10k€ for a 16ch Neve preamp setup...I like!!  pzz
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10th January 2008, 02:20 AM
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| hmmmm........could it be china? |
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17th February 2008, 03:21 AM
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| OK AMS-Neve, you've got my attention... and normally I really dislike calling pieces of metal "sexy", but in this case, now that we've been teased with the front side, I can't wait until we get a glimpse of the back side... and I'm a bit unnerved at how that sounds with respect to you know, checking out - oh never mind. As far as price, there must be some of you who of course realize that equipment manufacturers have to like - make money to stay in business. AMS-Neve now lives at a low volume / high end market space. They want to move into a more mainstream spot with the product, so it is priced accordingly. Its not like they are trying to compete with Presonus or anything, but with the momentum generated by the Genysys it only makes sense that they will introduce a handful of new products to try to take advantage of that momentum to break into new markets. I only hope that this is a real release and not going to be available next year, like so many other paper releases that have been sort of irritating in a mild way. |
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18th February 2008, 11:56 PM
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| This nice 'sexy' little piece is available via any big audio dealer! Hope i can put my hands on it once  |
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19th February 2008, 12:39 AM
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| I partially modify my earlier statement about this being an effort on AMS-Neve's part to get into new markets... I think it primary function will be as an extension to the Genesys with full integrated remote control to improve the flexibility of the environment, but with the additional benefits for those looking for a standalone / portable box and even more exciting, the proposed firewire card to make it a handy high quality interface. |
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2nd March 2008, 10:24 PM
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|  News about the 4081. Same circuit as is 1081 will be available only in the summer...i dont get it why are they up on all big audio sites    |
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8th April 2008, 05:07 AM
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| Does anyone know if it has the proper input/output transformers? please forgive my ignorance if i missed something. i'm not a tech.
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14th April 2008, 08:54 PM
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| "Like all Neve outboard products, the 4081 Quad Mic Preamp is hand-built and hand-wired by skilled Neve professionals in Burnley, England. Its design delivers vintage Neve sound, and builds on the legacy of the highly sought-after 1081 products." Available from Mid-March. YEAH Had to wait approx 3 months to get my classic 1081 dual....  Rob |
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16th April 2008, 02:09 PM
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| An interesting element no one has mentioned ... the digital option includes both Firewire and a four-channel DAC -- yes, a DAC in addition to the ADC. That means this thing is just an attenuator and a headphone amp away from being a complete DAW interface. JSL |
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16th April 2008, 02:40 PM
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I'm trying out a Prism Orpheus next week but I really only need 4 ins outs so the 4081 might be the ticket (especially with 4x1081's on board!!). I like the insert feature too. EDIT: just spoke to the very helpful people at AMS-Neve. No specific software catering for zero latency like the Orpheus but they don't rely on the Apple driver so hopefully for latency it will be set and forget in Logic - with no random offsets, etc. this product really does offer amazing value - and yes everything is still UK built, same 1081 front-end, no short-cuts. Digital option still 'Q2 2008' schedule. KD
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18th April 2008, 04:23 PM
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19th April 2008, 10:52 AM
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| If this thing comes with AD/DA its such a no brainer for me.... i will be all over it! AMS has EXCELLENT digital experience and I really like the AD of the DPD so ingers crossed they can keep up with previous expectations and exceed them with this new product and what it offers. Thanks Wiggy
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20th June 2008, 01:07 PM
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21st June 2008, 12:50 AM
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| who's got one who's got one who's got one who's got one who's got one who's got one who's got one who's got one who's got one who's got one who's got one who's got one who's got one who's got one who's got one who's got one who's got one who's got one who's got one who's got one who's got one who's got one who's got one who's got one who's got one who's got one who's got one who's got one who's got one who's got one ????????????????????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????? does anyone else thing that it would be a good idea for them to work on a 4073 next? |
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24th June 2008, 03:54 AM
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| http://www.ams-neve.com/Sites/8/File...ser_manual.pdf finally they posted a user's manual today (guess how I know it was today and not yesterday, or the day before, or the day before that...) |
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1st July 2008, 12:20 PM
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| still no feedback on this unit? i'm thinking about selling all my 500 series gear to get one.. hmmmmmmmmmmmm |
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