AMS Neve Libra Post ()
One of the most revered digital consoles of its era - if you can find one intact, and afford the upgrade bill.
Overview
The AMS Neve Libra Post is not common. It's not a synth, either. It's a digital console built for post production, the kind of machine that held together high-end film mixes and broadcast masters when digital was still learning to walk. According to at least one engineer who has spent years behind its faders, it might be "one of the best digital consoles of all time" - though they'll admit it's a slightly biased opinion.
The Libra Post is big. This isn't a compact desk you tuck into a corner. It's a 96-channel console with full EQ and dynamics on every channel, total recall, and enough I/O to feed a small network of outboard gear. Engineers report that it handles complex sessions with a clarity and musicality that many digital consoles from the era couldn't match. It still draws passionate defenders in online forums.
This isn't gear you stumble into. The Libra Post was built for high-end facilities, not bedroom studios. Today, finding one that's complete and functional is half the battle. Forum posts tell of units "missing some bits," with owners scavenging parts from multiple consoles just to get one working. It's not a machine for the impatient tinkerer or anyone short on cash.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | AMS Neve |
| Product type | Post production console / Mixer studio / digital console |
| Channels | 96CH |
| EQ and Dynamics | Full EQ and Dynamics |
| Recall | Total recall |
| Line inputs | 32 line in |
| Line outputs | 16 line out |
| AES/EBU outputs | 16 out aes/ebu |
| AES/EBU inputs | 32 in aes/ebu |
| MADI inputs | 4 Madi in |
| MADI outputs | 4 Madi out |
Collectibility & Value
The Libra Post is rare, and when one does surface, it's often in pieces. The most concrete price point on record isn't for the console itself, but for a used user manual, which sold for EUR 45.00 (approximately US $52.76) on eBay.
Forum anecdotes suggest complete units have moved for as little as "a quid," though that likely means non-functional or incomplete systems being liquidated. The real cost comes later. Owners report that upgrading a Libra Post to "the latest specs" is possible, but the price is murky and likely steep. One engineer said they couldn't get a straight answer from AMS Support on cost, only the implication that it would hurt.
AMS Support has reportedly told users there are "no plans to discontinue support for reasonably up-to-date (hardware wise) Libras." So a working unit with current hardware isn't entirely on its own. The consensus among owners is that a buyer should plan on doing surgery, since these consoles often need parts harvested from others to reach full functionality.
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