Neve Pre amps?
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Posted on May 27, 2003 01:29 pm
Vikki
Member Since: Sep 22, 2002
Hi
A friend of mine suggested building a couple of Neve pre amps. A firm called "7 circle audio" do the boards to make an exact copy of the originals and he as an electronics engineer has the knowledge to put them together and get them up and running. Any one used these, would they provide any benefit in front of my mixer or straight into my sound card. I could probably get them built for very little money.
Regards
Vikki (u.k)
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juesContributor
Since: Dec 30, 2002
May 27, 2003 06:43 pm Nerve make arguably the best pre-amps in the world - however they are very, very expensive - a simple 8 channel board can run into many £1000's.
However, if you can get one built cheaply then by all means go for it - and give me their number when you are done :)
jues.
MinkusMazBane of All ExistenceMember
Since: Mar 27, 2003
May 27, 2003 07:19 pm yeah i'd be up for getting some cheap neve preamps too! give us info!
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
May 27, 2003 08:58 pm Yes, the last Neve channel strip I had to replace for a studio down south was not cheap to have done. It came from an early eightys console. They are by far the most sought after items, if you have the cash.
I would make sure he is going to use the same spec componants that Neve uses though. Since that is the essance of the sound of the Pre-Amp for sure. and they are hand built so you are in luck there.
If you can let us know what he is charging for them, as I would surely be curious. And who knows, he might be a good source for repairs of said boards.
VikkiMember
Since: Sep 22, 2002
May 28, 2003 11:45 am Hi
Heres a link to the firm that supply the p.c.b boards and even a case if required. The transformer can be purchased from the original manufacturer who made them for the original Neve boards. My friend reckons once you've got the pcb and transformer you are almost there. I think the case could be the most expensive part. I think i will get one made up and see how it works and how much it costs. Could be interesting.
Thanks all
Vikki (u.k)
www.seventhcirclestudios.com/SCA/SCA.htm
(if the link doesn't work just cut and paste the address into the address line.)
MinkusMazBane of All ExistenceMember
Since: Mar 27, 2003
May 28, 2003 01:20 pm less than $400 per channel, 8 channels...not quite.
May 28, 2003 01:25 pm ...jeez, i can't even afford the "minimal" kits. hate to hear what the real-deal vintage ones are going for
VikkiMember
Since: Sep 22, 2002
May 28, 2003 01:43 pm Hi
I think they can be built for a lot less than this, i think my friend has some connections, i'll let you know how it works out when ones built.
Regards
Vikki
juesContributor
Since: Dec 30, 2002
May 28, 2003 07:26 pm Sounds very "off the back of the lorry" IMHO :)
Not suggesting at anything at all by that tho :)
jues.
May 28, 2003 10:34 pm my friend death metel dan builds neve pres. he says its around 200 bucks. not an easy task tho. at least for me i think its hard.
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Jun 02, 2003 10:10 pm Thanx Vikki, appreciate the link very much, keep us posted as to how it goes and any other info you might think would be helpfull.
Yes the componants are what makes it. And if you want the high grade stuff it will cost ya. I think some of it can be crossed to generic pieces without too much loss of audio quality.
And case wise, you can modify that to suit your needs. Lucky for me I have access to metal fab shop so things wouldnt be so bad. We also buy tons of differant cases and boxes for this stuff.
