Neve 8816 User manual

88 Series Outboard / 8816 Summing Mixer Issue 5
Neve 8816
16:2 Summing Mixer
User Manual
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Issue 5
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88 Series Outboard / 8816 Summing Mixer Issue 5
Heal h & Safe y No ice
For your own safe y and for he pro ec ion of o hers please observe
he following safe y ins ruc ions:
•Read these instructions.
•Heed all safety warnings.
•Do not use near water.
•Clean only with a dry cloth.
•Do not install near heat sources.
•Do not block ventilation openings.
•Protect the power cord.
•nly use accessories specified by the manufacturer.
•Unplug when unused for long periods of time.
•Refer all servicing to qualified personnel only.
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88 Series Outboard / 8816 Summing Mixer Issue 5
Table of Con en s
Heal h & Safe y No ice........................................................................................2
1 - In roduc ion..................................................................................................5
Note on Headroom and Levels......................................................................................5
2 - Applica ion Scenarios.....................................................................................6
Recording..................................................................................................................6
Recording with optional Fader Pack...............................................................................7
verdubbing..............................................................................................................8
Mixing.......................................................................................................................9
Mixing with Fader Pack..............................................................................................10
Mastering................................................................................................................11
Live Recording.........................................................................................................12
Sub Mixer................................................................................................................13
3 - Con rols.......................................................................................................14
Channel Strip.......................................................................................................14
Level Control........................................................................................................14
Pan Control..........................................................................................................14
Cue Control Button...............................................................................................14
Channel Cut /Solo button.......................................................................................14
Cue Section.............................................................................................................15
2T to Cue............................................................................................................15
Headphone Mon...................................................................................................15
Headphone Control...............................................................................................15
Headphone Jack...................................................................................................15
4 - Mas er Sec ion.............................................................................................16
Alt Spk................................................................................................................16
iMon...................................................................................................................16
Talkback Level.....................................................................................................16
Talkback Microphone.............................................................................................16
INS MIX .............................................................................................................16
IMR Level Control.................................................................................................16
INS.....................................................................................................................16
2TR MIX..............................................................................................................17
2TR Level Control.................................................................................................17
Monitor Selections................................................................................................17
Mon Level............................................................................................................17
Sum....................................................................................................................17
Width Control.......................................................................................................17
<W> button.........................................................................................................17
Mix Level.............................................................................................................18
Analogue / Digital overload indication......................................................................18
Metering..............................................................................................................18
Power Switch.......................................................................................................18
5 - Op ions........................................................................................................19
Fader Pack ption....................................................................................................19
ADC ption..............................................................................................................19
Sampling Frequency..............................................................................................19
Double Rate AES utput........................................................................................19
DSD....................................................................................................................19
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88 Series Outboard / 8816 Summing Mixer Issue 5
6 - Rear Panel Connec ors and Con rols.............................................................21
Line utput..........................................................................................................21
Line Input............................................................................................................21
Talkback Foot Switch............................................................................................21
USB....................................................................................................................21
Rear Panel Controls..................................................................................................21
Earth Lift Switch...................................................................................................21
Slave Bus Switch..................................................................................................21
ADC ption..............................................................................................................21
ADC Input...........................................................................................................21
AES Sync.............................................................................................................21
WCLK In..............................................................................................................22
WCLK ut............................................................................................................22
AES ut..............................................................................................................22
DSD L and R........................................................................................................22
75 hm WCLK......................................................................................................22
SDIF 2/3.............................................................................................................22
7 - Firmware Upgrades......................................................................................23
Selecting a File for Transfer.......................................................................................23
File Downloading......................................................................................................24
Corrupted or ld Firmware........................................................................................24
8 - Physical & Technical Informa ion.................................................................25
Dimensions..............................................................................................................25
Rack Mounting and Cooling........................................................................................25
Power Requirements.................................................................................................25
Mains Supply.......................................................................................................25
9 - Sys em Se ings...........................................................................................26
Setting Headroom for ptional A to D.........................................................................26
Fader Pack Jumper Settings.......................................................................................26
Monitor Source pre/post ADC Insert............................................................................27
10 - Uni Specifica ions.....................................................................................28
11 - Connec ors................................................................................................29
12 - Recall Sof ware Ins alla ion.......................................................................31
Installation for PC.....................................................................................................31
Installation for Mac...................................................................................................33
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13 - Block Diagrams
8816
Optional Fader Pa k ontrol
Optional ADC board installation
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88 Series Outboard / 8816 Summing Mixer Issue 5
1 - In roduc ion
The 8816 is an extremely versatile 16:2 summing mixer, which can
produce the highest possible recording and mixing performances in any
format using revered Neve analogue designs including transformer
mixing.
With comprehensive input, mixing and monitoring functions, 8816 can
upgrade a DAW to a professional mixing facility. Not only does the unit
provide quite unbelievable analogue facilities but also has remix and
Recall as standard.
In addition to the superb facilities offered as standard on the 8816
there are two options, digital outputs and a fader pack.
ADC Ou pu
World class A to Ds with sampling rates of up to 192kHz and DSD
outputs. Analogue insert points are provided ahead of the ADCs that
couple the ultimate analogue circuitry with superior digital conversion
making the unit an obvious choice for complete integration with a
DAW.
NOTE: Requires internal fitting, please onsult your lo al Neve dealer.
Fader Pack
16 Input Faders with Cut / Solo controls and post fade direct outputs
plus 2 Master Faders give the engineer fine level control with a
traditional feel. With the fader unit attached, the rotary channel level
controls become aux send levels increasing the functionality of the
unit.
No e on Headroom and Levels
•Each channel has 15dB of gain also known as 15dB 'in hand'.
•Excessive use of gain may overload your DAW or other
recording device. 0dB on the channel level control is approx at
the 12’o’clock position.
•Internal headroom is 26dBu.
•If your DAW is overloading but the overload indicators on the
8816 meters are N T illuminated then back off your output
levels.
•If your DAW is overloading and the red overload indicators ARE
illuminated then you may need to back off your input levels.
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88 Series Outboard / 8816 Summing Mixer Issue 5
2 - Applica ion Scenarios
Recording
The 8816 can be used to monitor from the workstation while recording
directly from a mic pre such as the 1073DPD or as a pre-mixer for
recording a number of signals simultaneously to the workstation.
With the optional fader pack, direct outs can be used from the 8816 to
the DAW enabling it to be used like a conventional desk with both
recording and monitoring signals passing through the unit.
Direc recording wi h 8816 as moni or
Connect the output of the mic pre to the input of the workstation.
Connect the outputs of the workstation to the inputs of the 8816. The
8816 outputs can be monitored on loudspeakers or headphones as
required. The performers headphones source can be switched
(engineer/performer).
Sub-mixing signals o be recorded
Connect the instruments to be recorded to the inputs of the 8816 (via
a 1073 or similar mic pre if required). Connect the main output of the
8816 to the inputs of the workstation (this can be analogue or digital if
the optional digital card is fitted).
Set the balance required using the channel level controls on the 8816
and record onto the workstation.
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88 Series Outboard / 8816 Summing Mixer Issue 5
Recording wi h op ional Fader Pack
Connect the instruments to be recorded to channel inputs on the 8816
and connect the direct outputs from these channels to the inputs of the
DAW (the direct outs are located on the fader pack).
These channels can be muted so that they do not go to the main bus if
monitoring via the 8816 or a monitor mix can be set up on the DAW
and monitored via the 2 Track Re urn on the 8816.
Signals can now be recorded with fader control over their level while
the mix or play back is monitored through the 8816.
In all of the above recording situations the engineer can utilise the
8816 to control monitoring via two pairs of speakers and/or the
headphones as required.
The 8816 can also be used to provide a Cue to performer headphones.
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88 Series Outboard / 8816 Summing Mixer Issue 5
Overdubbing
Connect the outputs of the workstation to the inputs of the 8816. If
you have a backing track pre-mix on your workstation assign this to
outputs connected to inputs 15/16 on the 8816.
Connect the output of the track being recorded to any of inputs 1-14
on the 8816.
Connect the performer’s headphones to the headphone socket on the
rear of the 8816.
The cue mix level of the overdub against the backing track can be
adjusted using the Cue level control until the mix is right for the
performer.
The 2-Track Re urn can also be routed to the Cue so may be used as
an effects return if the performer wishes to listen to a guide reverb
while recording.
The engineer can monitor on headphones connected to the front of the
8816 and can switch between monitoring the performer’s cue mix and
the main mix.
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88 Series Outboard / 8816 Summing Mixer Issue 5
Mixing
Connect the outputs of the workstation to the inputs of the 8816. Key
elements such as lead vocals and lead instruments should be kept
separate within the workstation and connected to individual inputs on
the 8816. ther elements such as backing vocals, effects, etc can be
routed to stereo groups within the workstation and these groups
connected to the 8816 inputs.
ptimum sound quality within the workstation is generally achieved by
setting the virtual faders to 0dB. Final mix levels can be set on the
8816.
The mix is now being created on the mix bus of the 8816. This uses
the same transformer mix topology as the classic 80 series Neve
consoles and recreates their legendary sound. Recording back to the
DAW or onto another device such as a CDR may be analogue or, if the
digital option is fitted, can be from the Neve Analogue to Digital
Converters ensuring the best possible sound quality.
A Neve 33609 compressor or a Neve 8803 EQ unit can be patched
across the Insert allowing the whole mix to be compressed or EQ’d.
Sometimes it is necessary to mix between a clean mix and a processed
mix, for example when using a Filter Bank to create a special effect
across the whole mix for one section of a song. This can be done by
patching the filter bank across the Inserts of the 8816 and switching to
Inser Mix mode.
The balance between the clean mix and the processed mix is now
controlled by the Inser Mix level control and the engineer can switch
between clean and processed mix or balance the two as required.
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88 Series Outboard / 8816 Summing Mixer Issue 5
Mixing wi h Fader Pack
The engineer and producer can monitor on two sets of speakers, main
and near field, and switch between them using the Al Speaker switch
allowing comparisons of the mix on small and large speakers.
Headphones can also be connected if required.
The outputs of the recording unit (or the appropriate two tracks of the
DAW) can be connected to the two track return so that the engineer
can switch between monitoring the mix leaving the 8816 and the mix
coming back from the recorder.
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