88 Series Outboard / 8803 Dual EQ Issue 2 Neve 8803 Dual EQ User Manual 527 - 370 Issue 2 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.
88 Series Outboard / 8803 Dual EQ Issue 2 Health & Safety Notice For your own safety and for the protection of others please observe the following safety instructions: • Read these instructions. • Heed all safety warnings. • Do not use near water. • Clean only with a dry cloth. • Do not install near heat sources. • Do not block ventilation openings. • Protect the power cord. • Only use accessories specified by the manufacturer. • Unplug when unused for long periods of time.
88 Series Outboard / 8803 Dual EQ Issue 2 Table of Contents Health & Safety Notice........................................................................................2 1 – Introduction..................................................................................................4 2 - Front Panel Controls......................................................................................5 Input Section.................................................................................................
88 Series Outboard / 8803 Dual EQ Issue 2 1 – Introduction The 8803 is a Dual Equaliser in a 1U rack mounting box. Each of the two independent audio paths features high and low pass filters and four bands of EQ. 8803 settings may be stored and recalled via USB using the Recall software. Up to sixteen 88 series units may be connected to a Recall system simultaneously in any combination.
88 Series Outboard / 8803 Dual EQ Issue 2 2 - Front Panel Controls On/Off The Neve Logo Switch on the right hand side of the unit switches the unit on and off. Input Section Input trim Sets the level of the input signal. The trim range is from –20dB to +20dB and can encompass signals from sources referenced to +4dBu or to –10dBV. Signal led (yellow) When lit indicates that a signal is present at the unit input. The trigger level is –30dBu.
88 Series Outboard / 8803 Dual EQ Issue 2 3 - EQ Section EQ Switch The square EQ switch beneath the input leds activates the EQ section. When lit, all four bands of EQ are in circuit. When un-lit all four bands of EQ are bypassed. This switch does not bypass the filters. Low Frequency Band The LF Gain control sets the cut or boost for the low frequency band of EQ with a range of +/-18dB. Pressing the LF Gain control switches the Low Frequency EQ band between Bell and Shelving modes.
88 Series Outboard / 8803 Dual EQ Issue 2 Low Mid Frequency Band The Lo Mid Gain control sets the cut or boost for the low medium frequency band of EQ with a range of +/-18dB. The LMF Hz control sets the low medium frequency between 120Hz and 2kHz. The Lo Mid Q control adjusts the Q continuously variable between 0.3 and 7. High Mid Frequency Band The Hi Mid Gain control sets the cut or boost for the high medium frequency band of EQ with a range of +/-18dB.
8 Series Outboard / 8803 Dual EQ Issue 2 4 - Rear Panel USB The USB socket is a Type B connector used to connect the 8803 to a PC or Mac for Recall store and recall of unit settings. Audio Connections Audio Inputs The input combo socket for each channel accepts input signals from either male XLR or male ¼” jack connectors. Connection can be balanced or unbalanced on jack and XLR.
88 Series Outboard / 8803 Dual EQ Issue 2 Unit Specifications Audio Specifications: Max Output Level Frequency Response +26 dBu +/- 0.3 dB 10Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.5 dB 10Hz - 35 kHz Distortion <0.006 (10Hz to 20kHz using window of 10hZ - 80kHz) Noise <80dB 20hz – 20kHz (Using measurement window of 10hZ - 22kHz) Input Impedance Output Impedance >20k Ohms 50 Ohms Dimensions: Width 48.2cm / 19 inches Height 4.4cm / 1¾ inches Depth 24cm / 9½ inches (without power socket plugged in) Weight 2.
88 Series Outboard / 8803 Dual EQ Issue 2 5 - Recall Software Neve Recall software allows settings from the 8803 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, 8802, 8803, 8804 and 8816. Multiple units can be stored and recalled together, up to a total of 16 units. When connecting via a USB hub, a powered hub must be used, not a passive one. Please see the Recall Manual for further details.
88 Series Outboard / 8803 Dual EQ Issue 2 The installation programme will select a default location for files to be copied and created to. Click Next, or click Browse and then select another location. Click Next to start the installation. The install will start and file progress will be shown. Click Next.
88 Series Outboard / 8803 Dual EQ Issue 2 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. 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. Click Continue.
88 Series Outboard / 8803 Dual EQ Issue 2 6 - Firmware Upgrades In order to get the most from your Neve unit, the latest firmware should be installed. Upgrading your software is a simple process with on screens prompts to guide you. • • • • Start the Recall software. On the main screen, right-click the window title bar (Mac users select Recall) Click Upgrade Firmware. Select the file to transfer. You will be prompted about removing other units.
88 Series Outboard / 8803 Dual EQ Issue 2 File Downloading Once the file is selected the transfer will begin, and the Recall screen will display that the download is under way. This process may take up to two minutes. Upon completion, the message Firmware Update Successful will be displayed. Click OK to continue. You can continue to update other units successfully without restarting Recall, but the Recall software must be restarted once this process is finished.
