AMS Neve Elements 88R Dynamics – Eight-Channel Analogue Dynamics Processor

The Neve Elements 88R Dynamics brings the dynamics architecture of the 88R console into an eight-channel rack processor. Authentic analogue VCA circuitry handles compression, limiting, gating, and expansion, while software control makes settings repeatable across sessions.

Dynamics control

Use compressor ratio, threshold, release, and manual or automatic makeup gain to manage individual tracks and groups. The gate/expander section provides selectable operating mode, range, threshold, release, and fast attack.

Technical specifications

• Eight channels in a 2U, 19-inch rack enclosure.
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 483 × 89 × 361 mm.
• Compressor ratio: 1:1 to ∞:1.
• Compressor threshold: −20 to +10 dB; release: 0.1–4 seconds.
• Compressor attack: programme-controlled 3–30 ms, or fast 3 ms for 20 dB gain reduction.
• Makeup gain: 0–16 dB; automatic makeup gain available.
• Gate/expander threshold: −30 to +10 dB; release: 0.1–4 seconds.
• Gate attack: 1.5 ms or fast 100 μs for 40 dB range.
• D-sub studio audio connections and sidechain key inputs.

Digital control of analogue hardware

Operate the physical analogue circuitry from the Neve Elements App for Windows and macOS or the Element Control Plugin in AAX, AU, or VST3 format. Session recall, DAW automation, processor grouping, snapshots, and a 64-step undo system support revisions across multichannel projects. Ethernet communication supports DHCP or manually assigned IP addresses.

Elements works independently with existing consoles, audio interfaces, and patch bays. An 8424E console is not required. Each unit includes an intelligent insert matrix for integrating other outboard processors and controlling insert position. Elements can also be integrated with the 8424E ecosystem.