AMS Neve

Explore 40 AMS Neve vintage synthesizer models — specs, production history, reviews, and market values in the VTA archive.

Compressors

• 2264ALB — AMS Neve 2264ALB — 500-series reissue of the 1974 2264A diode-bridge limiter/compressor, with added slow-attack and signal-present features.

Consoles

• BCM16-DAW — Documentation on the BCM16-DAW is thin, and what exists is complicated by a listing quirk: the single page that names the model also displays specs

Effects

• DMX 15-80 (1979) — The AMS Neve DMX 15-80 (1978) was the first microprocessor-controlled digital delay, defining the sound of 1980s music with its pitch-shifting.

Mixers

• 8051 — AMS Neve 8051 six-channel analogue compressor for 5.1 surround, based on the classic 2254 circuit. Little documented; period listings show $9,000–$11,980.
• 8068 — The AMS Neve 8068 (1976–1977) is a legendary analog console renowned for its Class-A sound, Carnhill transformers, and in-line monitor design.
• 8424 — The AMS Neve 8424 (2020s) is a 24-channel analog console with 1073 preamps, Marinair transformers, and snapshot recall — built for hybrid studios.
• 8816 — AMS Neve 8816 16x2 summing mixer, 88 Series. Transformer-balanced analog summing, linkable for 32 inputs, with Recall software.
• 88RS — The AMS Neve 88RS (1998) is the Rolls Royce of analogue consoles—48 channels, 100kHz bandwidth, and built for surround. Specs, history, and studio use.
• BCM10/2 Mk2 — The AMS Neve BCM10/2 Mk2 revives a 1970s broadcast console with authentic 1073 preamps, voltage mixing, and modern routing—Neve's analog magic rebuilt for today's studio.
• BCM32/2 Mk2 — The AMS Neve BCM32/2 Mk2 revives a rare 1970 broadcast console as a 32-channel analogue powerhouse with 1073/1084 preamps, 2264ALB compressors.
• Genesys — The AMS Neve Genesys blends 1073 preamps & DAW control in a modular console. Specs, Genesys Black vs G3D, and real owner pricing.

Preamplifiers

• 1063 — The Neve 1063 was the first silicon-based preamp from Rupert Neve, a prototype-grade module that paved the way for the legendary 1073.
• 1066 — The AMS Neve 1066 channel amp delivers Class A warmth, 3-band EQ, and vintage Neve clarity. Specs, pricing, and sonic traits of this sought-after unit.
• 1073 (1970) — The AMS Neve 1073 (1970–Present) is the most famous mic preamp ever built. Class-A, transformer-balanced, 3-band EQ. Specs, history, and market notes.
• 1081 — The AMS Neve 1081 (1972) is a hand-built, transformer-balanced mic preamp & EQ with ±18dB parametric mids. Specs, history, and current pricing.
• 1083 — If the 1073 is the voice everyone knows, the 1083 is the quiet sibling who sang just as well — and in some ways, more distinctively.
• 1084 (1970s–Present) — The AMS Neve 1084 is a vintage mic preamp and EQ module with switchable Q, low-pass filtering, and the legendary Neve transformer sound.

Preamps

• 1073OPX — AMS Neve 1073OPX — 8-channel remote-controlled 1073 preamp in 2U, launched 2020 for the 1073's 50th anniversary. Marinair transformers, optional USB/Dante.
• 1073SPX-D — The 1073SPX-D is the digital-interface version of AMS Neve's 1073SPX channel strip, released around April 2024. It combines the full 1073 preamp and EQ

Processors

• 31105 — The AMS Neve 31105 is a rare, console-grade mic preamp and 4-band EQ from the late 1970s, prized for its musical clarity and transformer-driven warmth.
• 336309 — The AMS Neve 33609/N is a modern recreation of the classic 2254 compressor, prized for its smooth, musical dynamics control and transformer-coupled analog warmth.
• 88M — The AMS Neve 88M packs the legendary 88RS console preamp into a bus-powered desktop interface — real transformers, real weight, real Neve sound.
• DFC3D Gemini — The AMS Neve DFC3D Gemini is the console behind Oblivion—the first film mixed in Dolby Atmos. 1,000 paths, RMX-16 reverb, 3D panning.
• RMX-16 — AMS Neve RMX-16, the first dedicated digital reverb (1981). 16-bit processor, 31.25kHz sampling, eight algorithms including signature Non-Lin gated reverb.

Other Models

• 1073 DPX — AMS Neve 1073 DPX dual-channel 1073 mic preamp/EQ in 2U rack format. Available since 2015 with Marinair transformers and documented reliability concerns.
• 1073LB — AMS Neve 1073LB — 500-series mono mic preamp based on the classic 1073. Available since Feb 2011, Class A, transformer I/O, no EQ section.
• 2254 — The AMS Neve 2254/R (1969) is a hand-built, transformer-coupled mono limiter/compressor with discrete Class-A design. Specs, sound, and collector pricing.
• 2254/R — AMS Neve 2254/R mono limiter/compressor — a hand-built Burnley recreation of the 1969 Neve 2254, with discrete Class A circuitry and USB recall.
• 2264A — The AMS Neve 2264A (1974) is a legendary diode-bridge compressor with hand-wound transformers. Specs, history, and why it still rules the mix bus.
• 33609 — The AMS Neve 33609 (mid-1970s) is the legendary stereo compressor born from the 2254 console module. Smooth, musical, and built to last—specs, history.
• 33609/C — AMS Neve 33609/C stereo compressor/limiter — an industry staple rooted in the 1970s Neve design. Little technical documentation survives; known for classic analog warmth in recording and mastering.
• 33609/J — AMS Neve 33609/J stereo limiter/compressor — boutique-tier dynamics with rotary switch control, discrete output stage, and documented /JD spec lineage.
• 33609/N — The AMS Neve 33609/N (2000s) is the reference stereo compressor used by top engineers for mixing, mastering, and tracking.
• 33609JD — AMS Neve 33609JD — hand-wired stereo limiter/compressor built to 1970s 33609 specs, with 2254 lineage and brick-wall limiting.
• 8801 — The AMS Neve 8801 brings the legendary 88RS console sound into 1U. Transformer preamp, 4-band EQ, recallable settings. This page has detailed specs.
• 8801 Channel Strip — The AMS Neve 8801 Channel Strip delivers the legendary 88R console sound in 1U—transformer-coupled preamp, recallable signal path, and Marinair magic.
• 8802 — AMS Neve 8802, the dual/stereo compressor from the 8800 modular console range, covered in 2006 press as part of the 8801/8802 Producer Pack.
• 88D — The AMS Neve 88D mixes 1000 tracks at 96kHz with 40-bit floating-point power and real 1081R preamps. Is this the greatest digital console ever made?
• 88R — The AMS Neve 88R (2001) is the rare, sought-after console behind Daft Punk’s Random Access Memories. Specs, history. This page has detailed specs.
• DFC — The AMS Neve DFC (1996) was the world's first digital film console—used on The Matrix, Oscars, and 70% of blockbusters. Specs, history, and Neve sound.
• DFC Gemini — The AMS Neve DFC Gemini is a 40-fader digital film console used in Dolby Atmos stages and by engineers like Andy Nelson. Specs, history, and market price.
• DFC PS-1 — The AMS Neve DFC PS-1 brings Hollywood-grade post production power to smaller studios — 16 faders, 1000 audio paths, and Neve sound.
• DFC3D — The AMS Neve DFC3D (2016) is the first console built for Dolby Atmos, with 1,000 audio paths and native 3D panning. Specs, history, and real-world use.
• DMC — The AMS Neve DMC is a digital console built for film & TV post—featuring XSP processing, MADI I/O, and Encore:2 automation. Specs, history, and context.
• Genesys G3D — The AMS Neve Genesys G3D (2024) is the world’s first object-based console, enabling 3D analogue mixing with Dolby Atmos. Specs, pricing, and hands-on details.
• Libra Live — The AMS Neve Libra Live Series II is a 42-fader digital broadcast console built for live TV and 5.1 surround mixes. Used by Comcast SportsNet in 2003 — see specs, history, and real-world use.
• Libra Post — The AMS Neve Libra Post is a 96-channel digital console revered in post production. Specs, I/O, and real owner insights on upkeep, upgrades.
• PS1 — The AMS Neve PS1 (2018) is a 16-fader, Atmos-ready DSP console built for immersive audio. Specs, pricing, and rarity of this £40k UK console.
• RMX16 500 — The AMS Neve RMX16 500 brings the iconic 1980s digital reverb sound into a 500-series format with all original algorithms and modern reliability.
• RMX16 500 Series — The AMS Neve RMX16 500 Series brings the iconic '80s digital reverb into modern studios with authentic algorithms and hands-on control.