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.
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.
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.
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.
88 Series Outboard / 8803 Dual EQ Issue 2 4 - Rear Panel 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...
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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