Neve® 88C Dual Desktop Dynamics: Iconic Compression in a Compact Format

Legendary Neve Sound, Designed for Every Studio
The Neve® 88C brings the iconic dynamics section from the flagship 88R console to a compact desktop format, delivering unmatched sound quality, precision control, and legendary character. Perfectly suited for mixing, tracking, and mastering, the 88C allows producers and engineers of all levels to access the signature Neve sound, revered by world-class studios like Abbey Road and Air Studios.

Rooted in the heritage of Neve’s pioneering VCA compressors, first introduced in the 1970s, the 88C is a reimagined version of the renowned 88R dynamics processor. From adaptive attack and release settings to comprehensive metering and true bypass, the 88C provides a professional, polished finish to any project. Compact, rugged, and USB-C powered, it’s perfect for home studios, portable setups, or as a complement to the Neve 88M.

Professional-Grade Dynamics Processing, Anywhere
Whether you’re adding subtle control or driving heavy compression and limiting, the 88C offers unparalleled flexibility, precision, and sonic character. Designed and manufactured in the UK by the legendary AMS Neve engineering team, the 88C combines the power of high-end studio processing with the convenience of modern desktop gear.

Key Features

• Two Full VCA Compressors
  Derived from the 88R console, offering precision and warmth with Neve’s signature sound.
• Compact and Portable Design
  Rugged, desktop-friendly format powered via USB-C for unmatched portability and convenience.
• Professional Balanced Connections
  Features TRS connectors for seamless studio integration.
• Optimized Gain Reduction
  With a maximum +18 threshold, perfect for tracking, mixing, and mastering.
• Comprehensive Metering
  Three independent meters for input, gain reduction, and output ensure precise compression control.
• Brick Wall Limiting
  Ratios from 1:1 to full limiting provide powerful control across a variety of applications.
• Adaptive Attack Technology
  Automatically adjusts to transients while preserving tonal integrity.
• Auto Release
  Triple time constant technology enables program-dependent release, streamlining workflows.
• Anti-Breathe Technology
  Prevents unwanted artifacts from sudden level drops, maintaining audio integrity.
• True Bypass
  Enables A/B comparisons for confident compression application.
• Stereo Linking and Sidechain Filtering
  Operate as mono, dual mono, or stereo with advanced filtering for precise frequency focus.
• Iconic Neve Sound
  Recreates the warm, smooth, and musical character of the flagship 88R console dynamics section.

Specifications

• Compression Type: VCA
• Inputs/Outputs: Balanced TRS
• Power: USB-C bus-powered
• Threshold: +18 dB
• Release Settings: Auto (Program Dependent)
• Attack: Adaptive Technology
• Sidechain Filters: Variable with high-pass options
• Bypass: True bypass
• Linking Modes: Mono, dual mono, stereo