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- Page 1 Dual Mic Preamp and USB Audio Interface User Manual...
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Page 2: Health & Safety Notice (English)
Health & Safety Notice FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY AND FOR THE PROTECTION OF OTHERS PLEASE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING HEALTH AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND KEEP THEM HANDY • HEED ALL SAFETY WARNINGS • DO NOT USE NEAR WATER •... -
Page 3: Health & Safety Notice (French)
Avertissements de Santé & Sécurité POUR VOTRE SECURITE ET CELLE DES AUTRES MERCI DE RESPECTER LES INSTRUCTIONS DE SANTE ET SECURITE SUIVANTES LISEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS ET GARDEZ-LES À PORTÉE DE MAIN • TENEZ COMPTE DE TOUS LES AVERTISSEMENTS DE SÉCURITÉ •... -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions (English)
© ® 2005 - 2022 AMS Neve Ltd own the copyright of all information and figures contained in this manual which are not to be copied or reproduced by any means or disclosed in part or whole to any third party without written permission. As part of our policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to alter specifications without notice but with due regard to all current legislation. -
Page 5: Important Safety Instructions (French)
Instructions Importantes sur la Sécurité: Pour votre sécurite et celle des autres merci de respecter les instructions de santé et sécurité suivantes : 1) Lisez ces instructions. 2) Gardez ces instructions. 3) Tenez compte de tous les avertissements. 4) Suivez toutes les instructions. 5) ATTENTION: afin de réduire les risques d'incendie ou de choc électrique, n'exposez pas cet appareil à... -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Health & Safety notice (English) ............................2 Health & Safety notice (French) ............................3 Important Safety Instructions (English) ........................... 4 Important Safety Instructions (French) ..........................5 88M Introduction ................................7 Quick Start Guide ................................8 Preamp Controls ................................10 Monitor Controls ................................11 Rear Panel .................................. -
Page 7: Introduction
88M Introduction Legendary Studio Technology Neve has been at the forefront of studio technology for 60 years, providing ultimate sonic solutions for studios worldwide, creating ground-breaking technology and providing artists and producers with the tools required to make hit records. -
Page 8: Quick Start Guide
The 88M is USB 2.0 compliant; USB 2 and USB 3 ports can connect to the unit. Once a Stable connection is made, the USB light will illuminate Blue. - Page 9 Windows To operate on a Windows 10 PC, the 88M Driver must be installed. www.ams-neve.com > 88M > Supporting Download the software from - Documentation Follow the setup wizard instructions to install the driver. To select the 88M as your PC Audio Interface, navigate to –...
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Page 10: Preamp Controls
Press the GAIN pot until the MIC LED illuminates to select microphone input - Connect your microphone to the 88M by using an XLR cable and adjust the GAIN pot until the desired signal level is reached. Dynamic microphones such as SM58’s and Ribbon microphones do not require phantom power (+48v) to operate. -
Page 11: Monitor Controls
MON Level The 88M Monitor level is controlled from the red knob controller on the front of the unit. This level controller pot is also found on the Neve 88RS console and provides an accurate level controller that tracks the stereo image precisely through all levels. - Page 12 Stereo DAW Monitoring (DAW) This option is ideal for mixing and for monitoring DAW/Computer audio. DAW feeds only the stereo DAW signal into the monitor outputs and headphone outputs. To select DAW output monitoring, press the HP Level pot until the DAW LED illuminates Mono Mix Monitoring (MONO MIX) This option is ideal for mono recording/overdubbing situations such as solo...
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Page 13: Rear Panel
CH1/CH2 Inserts The four TRS outputs labelled CH 1/CH 2 SEND/RET are used to connect to additional analogue hardware units into the 88M preamp signal chain. Each insert circuit is balanced at +4dBu, providing an ideal connection to professional equipment. -
Page 14: Adat
The ADAT output also provides eight additional digital outputs which can be used to expand the monitor outputs of the 88M as cue sends, or for surround monitoring for example. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
ADAT 7 ADAT 8 ADAT Digital Synchronization The 88M must operate as master clock in the system when used as a Mac core audio USB device. For PC ASIO systems, the Neve USB audio device driver software allows the 88M to synchronise to an external incoming ADAT clock source. -
Page 16: Dimensions & Power Requirements
Dimensions & Power Requirements Height 76mm/3 inches Width 182mm/7.2 inches Depth 203mm/8 inches Weight 1.675Kg/3.7Lbs Heat Dissipation <5 watts Power factor Voltage USB3 Current <900mA... -
Page 17: Audio Specification
Audio Specification General Specifications Headroom +18dBu @ 1kHz (<0.5% THD+N) Distortion (THD+N) Typically 0.008% @ 1kHz (measured at +18dBu, 10Hz to 80kHz filter) General Noise <-85dBu (A-wtg) Microphone Inputs Frequency Response +/- 0.1dB 20Hz to 20kHz Frequency Response +/- 0.5dB 10Hz to 35kHz Dynamic Range >110dB... - Page 18 DI Inputs Frequency Response +/- 0.1dB 20Hz to 20kHz Frequency Response +/- 0.5dB 10Hz to 35kHz Dynamic Range >100dB Distortion (THD+N) <0.006% Gain Range +13 to +60dB Maximum Input Level -42dBu (Max Gain @ 60dB) Maximum Input Level +5dBu (Min Gain @ 13dB) Input Impedance ≈900kΩ...
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Page 19: Ad/Da Specification
Distortion, with a 20dBu input signal, headroom set to +26dBu Distortion, with a -6dBFS input signal Round Trip Latency (RTL) Type Device S.R. Bits Buffer Measured RTL (ms) Noise Floor ASIO AMS Neve USB Audio Device 44100 7.0068 -111.3 ASIO AMS Neve USB Audio Device 44100 7.8458 -111.5 ASIO... -
Page 20: Unit Connection Tables
Unit Connection Tables Power and Comms USB3 Type-B Preamplifier Microphone Inputs XLR 3-pin plug female Preamplifier Line Inputs ¼" TRS Jack sockets Preamplifier DI inputs ¼" TRS Jack sockets Headphone Output ¼" TRS Jack socket Insert Sends ¼" TRS Jack sockets Insert Returns ¼"... -
Page 21: Dimensions & Power Requirements (French)
Dimensions & Exigences Alimentation Hauteur 76mm/3 inches Largeur 182mm/7.2 inches Profondeur 203mm/8 inches Poids 1.675Kg/3.7Lbs Dissipation de chaleur <5 watts Facteur de puissance Voltage USB3 Courant <900mA... -
Page 22: Audio Specification (French)
Spécifications Audio Spécifications Générales Marge de sécurité +18dBu @ 1kHz (<0.5% THD+N) Distortion (THD+N) généralement 0.008% @ 1kHz (mesuré à +18dBu, filtre 10Hz à 80kHz) Bruit général <-85dBu (A-wtg) Entrées Microphone Réponse de fréquence +/- 0.1dB 20Hz à 20kHz Réponse de fréquence +/- 0.5dB 10Hz à... - Page 23 Entrées Directes (DI) Réponse de fréquence +/- 0.1dB 20Hz à 20kHz Réponse de fréquence +/- 0.5dB 10Hz à 35kHz Plage Dynamique >100dB Distortion (THD+N) <0.006% Plage de Gain +13 à +60dB Niveau Maximum Entrée -42dBu (Gain Max @ 60dB) Niveau Maximum Entrée +5dBu (Gain Min @ 13dB) Impédance d’entrée...
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Page 24: Ad/Da Specification (French)
Distortion, avec un signal d’entrée de 20dBu, marge de sécurité réglée sur +26dBu Distortion, avec un signal d’entrée de -6dBFS Latence aller-retour Type Dispositif S.R. Bits Tampon RTL mesuré (ms) Bruit de Fond ASIO AMS Neve Dispositif USB Audio 44100 7.0068 -111.3 ASIO AMS Neve Dispositif USB Audio 44100 7.8458 -111.5 ASIO... -
Page 25: Unit Connection Tables (French)
Table de connexion de l’unité Alimentation et Communications USB3 Type-B Préamplificateur (Sorties Microphone) XLR 3-broches (femelle) Préamplificateur (Entrées Ligne) ¼" (6.35mm) TRS Jack Préamplificateur (Entrées Directes DI) ¼" (6.35mm) TRS Jack Sortie Casque ¼" (6.35mm) TRS Jack Départs Insert ¼" (6.35mm) TRS Jack Retours Insert ¼"...
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