AMS Neve / 88R LBEQ

<> The AMS Neve/88R LBEQ, when combined with the 88R LB (microphone preamp) and 88R LBC (compressor), allows you to build a fully authentic 88RS signal chain within a 500 Series chassis. Bring the 88RS sound, trusted by world-renowned studios such as Abbey Road Studios, AIR Studios, and The Village, into your modern hybrid studio.

Bringing the EQ of the flagship ""88RS"" console to the 500 Series.

■ A genuine 88RS signal chain for the 500 Series

The 88R LBEQ, when combined with the 88R LB (microphone preamp) and 88R LBC (compressor), allows you to build a completely authentic 88RS signal chain within the 500 Series chassis.

Bring the 88RS sound, trusted in world-class studios such as Abbey Road Studios, AIR Studios, and The Village, into your modern hybrid studio.

■ Optimized EQ of the flagship 88RS for the 500 Series

The 88R LBEQ faithfully inherits the core analog EQ topology of the 88RS console.

It has been redesigned for the 500 Series without sacrificing any circuit operation or acoustic characteristics.

With a gain range of ±20 dB, wide frequency overlap, and smoothly variable Q, it provides console-grade flexibility, from delicate tonal adjustments to precise frequency processing.

The low phase shift and vast headroom are behaviors inherited directly from large consoles.

■ A New Standard for 500 Series EQs

Following the highly acclaimed 88R LBC compressor and 88R LB preamp, the 88R LB EQ elevates Neve's 500 series to a new dimension.

Combining these components completely recreates the workflow, tone, and character of the 88RS console in a modular format.

From subtle corrections to bold sound sculpting, it offers a flexibility and musicality that sets it apart from other 500 series EQs.

■ 4-Band Fully Parametric EQ

・High Band

Airiness, brilliance, and high-frequency precision

With a wide range of 1.5 kHz to 18 kHz and ±20 dB, it allows for adjustment from delicate detail to open airiness.

Standard/Resonant Shelving and Bell selections add richness to strings and overheads, giving the overall mix a refined finish.

? High-Mid Band

Presence, Clarity, Expressiveness

Covers 0.8 kHz?9 kHz, precisely controlling the frequency range most sensitive to the human ear.

Allows for precise adjustment of vocal presence, guitar edge, snare attack, and narration clarity.

? Low-Mid Band

Warmth, Body, Depth

Covers 120 Hz?2 kHz, with complete control over gain and Q (0.3?7).

Adds thickness and presence to toms, brass, and guitars while effectively eliminating resonance and muddiness.

Highly effective for both sound shaping and problem-solving.

? Low Band

Foundation, Weight, Impact

Covers 33 Hz?440 Hz, with ±20 dB gain adjustment.

Standard/Resonant Shelving switchability and wide/narrow bell selection add depth and punch to kicks and basses, and clean up muddiness in the low and low-mids.

■Key Technical Specifications

・Neve 88RS Authentic 4-Band Parametric EQ Circuit

・500 Series / VPR Alliance Compatible

・Headroom: +27.2 dBu @ 1 kHz (0.1% THD)

・THD+N: <0.004%

・Noise: -88 dBu (Bypass -117 dBu)

・Frequency Response: ±0.1 dB

・Dynamic Range: >107 dB

・Input Impedance: Approx. 24 kΩ

・Output Impedance: Approx. 50 Ω

・Current Consumption: <145 mA

・Dimensions: 132 × 38 × 145 mm

・Weight: 0.57 kg