Name: Rupert Neve Designs the 5088 HIGH VOLTAGE & DISCRETE MIXER
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Rupert Neve Designs the 5088 HIGH VOLTAGE & DISCRETE MIXER

The 5088 is the culmination of Rupert Neve’s vast analog circuitry knowledge, and the only console built today with the same dedication to sound quality found in his most legendary vintage designs.

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“I still think it is the best analog console currently made.”

— LARRY CRANE, 5088 OWNER SINCE 2008

& TAPE OP MAGAZINE FOUNDER

Made to order, designed to adapt.

In an era of ubiquitous DAWs, digital consoles, and endless plugins many engineers report that this “state of the art” equipment – which touts impressive-looking specifications and “enhanced” workflow – has removed the rich, expressive quality found in their older recordings, and often requires significantly more time & effort to make a mix gel. Additionally, it is always disappointing when an expensive digital tool becomes obsolete far too quickly. The 5088 was designed with a totally different philosophy – built to last, and to withstand the latest trend.

Each console is built to spec for each engineer, and can evolve as the needs in the studio shift with new technologies. Aside from its audible prowess and reliability, much of the 5088’s staying power is due to this adaptability. Because the 5088 is completely modular, channel strips and processing modules like EQ, microphone preamplification and dynamics can be added or removed to meet changing demands, eliminating the massive redundancies inherent in nearly every other console.

The 5088 can easily be configured with everything you need – and nothing you don’t.

Completely modular, expandable design

The 5088 is a fundamentally different console philosophy, very carefully thought-out so that you don’t have to waste money paying for unnecessary functionality. Instead of adding bells and whistles, Rupert and his team focused on designing the most efficient, direct, and sweetest-sounding analog audio paths through a console that integrates seamlessly with any outboard gear in the world.

Custom high voltage, discrete op-amp cards

The fully discrete analog architecture in the 5088 represents a culmination of Rupert’s vast analog circuitry knowledge. Custom high voltage and discrete op-amp cards have been designed specifically for the 5088 that eliminate crossover distortion entirely; provide extended headroom, dynamic range, and frequency response; and offer exceptionally low noise and distortion.

Bespoke transformers on all inputs & outputs

Rupert Neve was always a staunch advocate of transformer-based designs, and custom-built transformers are implemented on every single input and output of the 5088. These electrically isolate the console with a true floating ground while also imparting the sweet sound quality of Rupert’s most sought-after classic designs.

“It’s top tier...this thing will never go out of style.”

— DEADMAU5

A NOTE FROM RUPERT NEVE:

“

The real power of the 5088 lies hidden within these transformer-coupled inputs and outputs and discrete, single-sided circuit topologies that produce 10dB greater dynamic range than any of my previous designs. The dynamic range is actually extended downwards to encompass the extremely small, often out-of-band signals – usually ignored – that go to complete our listening perspective, making sounds warmer, sweeter and fuller, apparently affecting the low and mid frequencies.

The significance of this enormous dynamic range and the frequency response that extends comfortably beyond 100kHz lies in the ability of the 5088 to source, retain and mix the microscopically tiny signals that are essential to retention and enhancement of the full soundscape.

The first time I actually heard music played through a 5088, I just…relaxed. A wave of satisfaction swept over me – I didn't have to measure, I just listened and thought, ‘Boy, I think we've actually achieved it.’ There is something about the 5088 which I have not been able to get from any other piece of equipment.”

CONFIGURATIONS

At its core, the 5088 is an expandable 16 channel line mixer that provides 8 group busses, 8 auxiliary sends, 4 stereo effects returns and a stereo output buss.

That basic functionality of input and output routing, meters and faders provides the foundation upon which you can build a console to satisfy your own particular requirements; adding microphone preamplifiers, equalization and dynamics processing – or even more input channels – to suit your facility’s needs.

And as your studio grows, your 5088 can grow with it. Add stereo input modules, automation, more mic preamps or processing, a producer panel or other custom metalwork…the sky’s the limit.

No matter the size or configuration of your 5088, you’re getting the best-sounding analog mixer on the planet. Bar none.

The 5088 is available with channel counts in multiples of 16 (e.g. 16, 32, 48, and beyond) as well as in a smaller 8 channel frame.

The additional 16 channel expander chassis share the same form factor and lock into the sides of the master 5088 frame. Multiple expansion chassis may be added depending on the required channel count. Internal, group, solo, aux and master busses are linked through ribbon cables.

8 CHANNEL FRAME

The 8 Channel 5088 was developed for those needing the absolute highest analog quality available for remote or small ensemble recording such as classical or live jazz and acoustic performances. This option provides for 8 channel modules (Mono or Stereo), 4 Buss Outputs, 4 Auxillary Sends and 2 Stereo FX Returns, and a master section. The penthouse for an 8 channel frame has 16 total slots. Some clients may wish to install 5059 Satellite or 5057 Orbit summing mixers in the penthouse for increased mixing functionality in a small footprint.

Note: though 16 channel expansions may be added to the 8 channel frame, this configuration permanently limits the amount of groups and auxes to 4, and reduces the FX returns to 2.