Neve1980s48-chIn-line$$$$Collector-Grade($3,000+)
Neve VR
Large studios wanting classic Neve tone with more refined motorized automation than the 8128.
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Strengths
- Combines classic Neve preamp/EQ tone with a more refined, computer-controlled Necam 96 automation system
- Prism Media EQ option offered an alternative EQ voicing beyond the classic Neve curve
- Became a favored large-studio console through the late 80s and 90s
Trade-offs
- Extremely large and power-hungry, requiring a dedicated large-format studio installation
- Necam automation computer hardware is now vintage-computing-era technology, complicating long-term repairs
Full Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Neve |
| Model | VR |
| Era | 1980s |
| Typical Price Tier | Collector-Grade ($3,000+) |
| Channel Count | 48 |
| Bus Count | 32 |
| EQ Bands Per Channel | 4 |
| Onboard Effects/Dynamics | No |
| Automation | Flying-fader automation (Necam 96) |
| Format | In-line |
| Preamp Type | Discrete Class-A transistor, transformer-balanced |
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Ease of Use40
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