AMS Neve / 88R LBC: 88RS Console Dynamics Module

<> Neve's legendary 88RS console dynamics are reproduced in the 500 Series. Transparent and musical VCA compression is useful for a wide range of applications, from delicate tracking to mastering. Features like auto make-up gain and link functionality are also extremely practical. This is an exceptional product that allows you to easily introduce true console quality.

■Neve 88R LBC
Precision and Power, Inheriting Pure Neve DNA

The legendary dynamics section of the flagship 88RS analog console is now available in a compact, accessible 500 Series format. Designed and manufactured in the UK, the 88R LBC compressor/limiter offers engineers and creators the Neve sound, precision, and power that are at the pinnacle of larger consoles.

■World-Class Console Compression, Now in the 500 Series
At the heart of the 88R LBC is the authentic 88RS VCA compressor circuit, faithfully inherited from Neve's flagship analog console. Renowned for its precision, transparency, and punch, this circuit configuration has powered countless hit records at studios such as Abbey Road, AIR Studios, and The Village. Now, that legendary sound is available in a single-slot 500 Series module, delivering uncompromising console-grade performance for tracking, mixing, and mastering.

■Auto Makeup Gain for Easy Setup
A rare feature in analog-circuit compressors, Auto Makeup Gain automatically adjusts output levels when threshold or ratio settings are changed. This intelligent design ensures that gain structure is always maintained, making operation faster and more intuitive, allowing engineers to focus on creativity rather than adjustments.

■Console-Style Group Compression
Using the same technology as the 88RS console's VCA bus link system, multiple 88R LBC units can be linked within a compatible 500 Series chassis to form true compression groups. Each unit maintains independent control while sharing a common sidechain, enabling natural, cohesive group compression with fine-tuning per channel, a workflow previously only possible on larger, full-scale consoles, now in the 500 Series format.

■Precise Sound Shaping
A selectable sidechain filter (Off/80Hz/125Hz/300Hz) provides flexible control over low-frequency response and compressor sensitivity. Whether preserving kick energy on the mix bus, taming bass-heavy content, or tailoring transient detail, engineers have precise control over the 88R LBC's response to suit any session.

Uncompromising Performance
With over +27dBu headroom, over 114dB dynamic range, and ultra-low distortion (less than 0.008%), the 88R LBC delivers console-quality, pure performance in a 500 Series format. Optimized for the VPR Alliance chassis, it maintains Neve's trademark headroom and transient accuracy while consuming less than 100mA RMS.

Key Features
Adaptive Attack & Intelligent Auto Release: Dual-circuit adaptive attack and triple-time-constant auto release deliver smooth, musical control on any source.

Powerful Transient Control: Variable ratio from 1.5:1 to full limiting and up to 50dB of gain reduction.

Accurate Metering: Dual LED meters clearly display input/output levels and gain reduction.

Handmade in Burnley, UK: Crafted by hand using the finest components and Neve's renowned engineering standards.

■The Legacy Continues
The 88R LBC is the latest evolution in Neve's 500 Series family, bringing together over 60 years of console design expertise in a powerful, portable format that meets the demands of modern studios. Rugged, precise, and refined, the pinnacle of Neve engineering for any session is now available to more studios.

Key Technical Specifications
- Neve 88RS VCA Compressor
- 500 Series (VPR Alliance compliant)
- Headroom: +27.9dBu @ 1kHz (0.1% THD)
- THD+N: <0.008%
- Noise Floor: -89dBu (<-117dBu with bypass)
- Frequency Response: ±0.1dB
- Dynamic Range: >114dB
- Input/Output Impedance: -24kΩ / -50Ω
- Power Consumption: <100mA RMS / <120mA Surge
- Dimensions: (H x W x D): 132mm x 38mm x 145mm
- Weight: 455g
- Sidechain Filter: Off / 80Hz / 125Hz / 300Hz
- Group Link: Multi-unit link for shared sidechain bus (dependent on 500 Series rack configuration)
- Gain Reduction Range: Up to 50dB