Neve 88C

Two-channel desktop VCA compressor

• Two VCA compressors derived from the 88R console channel strip.
• Compact, portable and rugged format.
• Power supply via USB-C.
• Professional balanced connections: all inputs and outputs are TRS balanced.
• Optimized gain reduction: With a maximum threshold of +18 and limiter function, Neve 88C pairs perfectly with Neve 88M for precise transient control.
• Comprehensive Metering: Three independent meters for input, gain reduction, and output, allowing precise tuning of compression from input to output.
• Brick-wall Limiter: 1:1 ratio to limiter, usable for tracking, mixing or mastering with exceptional precision.
• Adaptive Attack Technology: Automatically responds to transients while maintaining the character of recordings.
• Automatic Release: Triple time constant technology provides program-dependent automatic release, optimizing workflow and saving studio time.
• Automatic Anti-Breathing Technology: Prevents unwanted artifacts from sudden level drops, protecting the integrity of recordings.
• True Bypass: Allows for A/B comparison.
• VCA feed-forward technology: With continuously variable controls it offers maximum adaptability and accuracy in every situation.
• Mono/Dual Stereo: Each channel can operate individually or be used in stereo, offering the characteristic Neve 88R sound at any stage of the recording or mixing process.
• Variable Sidechain Filters: Three additional sidechain filters refine compressor response, preventing over-compression and allowing Neve 88C to focus.

Neve 88C is a dual-channel stereo VCA compressor designed to deliver classic Neve sound quality in a compact desktop format. Perfect for home recording studios and project studios, 88C is inspired by the dynamic section of the legendary Neve 88R console.

Neve 88C delivers warm, musical and smooth compression with a maximum threshold of +18 and limiter function. With the presence of attack, release, and ratio controls, it allows precise customization of transient response and overall dynamics in both recording and mixing.

Originally introduced with the Neve 50 Series consoles of the 1970s, Neve's VCA compressor technology set new standards of quality. Neve 88C continues this tradition, delivering a rich and detailed sound experience in a compact and versatile format, powered via USB-C.

Made by Neve's renowned engineering team and manufactured in the UK, Neve 88C is built to last, with a robust and elegant design. 88C pairs perfectly with Neve 88M for precise transient control in recording, but is equally powerful as a standalone desktop compressor