Neve 8816 16:2 Summing Mixer
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4. Neve England Neve 8816 16 2 Summing Mixer 527 361 2005 AMS Neve Ltd own the copyright of all information and drawings contained in this manual which are not to be copied or reproduced by any means or disclosed in part or whole to any third party without written permission As part of our policy of continual product improvement we reserve the right to alter specifications without notice but with due regard to all current legislation Disclaimer The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate at the time of publication However no responsibility is taken by us for inaccuracies errors or omissions nor any liability assumed for any loss or damage resulting either directly or indirectly from use of the information contained within it Trademarks All trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are hereby acknowledged Issue 2 HEAD OFFICE AMS NEVE LTD BILLINGTON ROAD BURNLEY LANCS BB11 5UB ENGLAND TELEPHONE 44 0 1282 457011 FAX 44 0 1282 417282 LONDON OFFICE TELEPHONE 44 0 1282 457011 FAX 44 0 1282 417282 NORTH AMERICAN OFFICES AMS NEVE INC NEW YORK TEL 1 212 965 1400 FAX 1 212 965 9306 AMS NEVE INC HOLLYWOOD TEL 1 818 753 8789 FAX 1 818 623 4839 e mail info ams neve com www ams neve com 5 1 INTRODUCTION 1 2 8816 APPLICATION 5
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7. also automatically sets the unit to be part of the Recall system as the slave or master ADC Option Page 28 aoanooaoo nooononanna 9 Da BBBSSBBBSBH SEE DOOODUOOOCO oo000000000 ADC Input 1 4 inch jack acting as a switched insert into the ADC input Maximum input level 26dBu for conversion to OdBFS N B See Headroom Level Setting for different input level conversions AES Sync Female XLR to take a standard AES 110 Ohm input signal for use as a word clock sync source WCLK In BNC input for TTL level world clock signal Input impedance can be set to 75 Ohm using 75 Ohm selection switch on the rear of the unit WCLK Out BNC 75 Ohm output TTL level world clock signal at sampling frequencies buffered from ADC sync source AES Out Male XLR outputting standard AES 110 Ohm digital audio DSD L and R BNC 75 Ohm output TTL level DSD signal Rear Panel Switches 75 Ohm WCLK Selects a 75 Ohm input impedance for WCLK in SDIF 2 3 Selects DSD Output format SDIF2 DSD data only SDIF3 DSD data with embedded clock Page 29 8 Dimensions 8816 2 390 15 4 88 3 5 7 16 9 Rack Mounting and Cooling The rack unit should be installed in a 19 inch cabinet with access to the front and the rear No specific air conditioning is required for the rack provided that there is free flow of air through the rack from front to back and side to side and that the ambient air is
8. producer can monitor on two sets of speakers main and near field and switch between them using the Alt 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 Page 6 MASTERING Main Speakers III 2b 251513515191 ST Main Line In Out 1 8 Insert 33609 9 16 snd rtn Sum amp Difference W Mode Connect the outputs of your DAT CD player or two tracks of your DAW to inputs 1 and 2 on the 8816 Connect the master outputs of the 8816 to the inputs of the Workstation CDR or DAT that you wish to record onto Connect the outputs of the recording device to the 2 track return of the 8816 The mix is now passing through 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 A compressor such as the Neve 33609 or an EQ such as the Neve 1081 can be patched across the Insert Point allowing the whole mix to be compressed or EQ d The Insert can be switched to Sum and Difference mode allowing the producer to process the centre sum mono signal and the stereo difference signal in different manners The width control can be used to reduce
9. the stereo width perhaps for a club remix or to enhance it beyond standard stereo if the original mix is not wide enough The engineer and producer can monitor on two sets of speakers main and near field and switch between them using the Alt Speaker switch allowing comparisons of the mastered mix on small and large speakers Headphones can also be connected if required The monitor source select can be used to switch between monitoring the sound entering the 8816 on inputs 1 and 2 the sound leaving the 8816 on the mix bus and the sound as recorded on the CDR DAT Workstation via the 2 Track Return Page 7 LIVE RECORDING 2 Track Row Main V A4 Front of house console V Group Matrix d V outs V md o x 4 gt Headphones 8816 It is often desirable to make a stereo recording of the performance as a band are playing a live gig Frequently the sound used on the main Front Of House console is of a high standard but the mix created for the venue does not have the correct balance for the recording The 8816 can solve this problem The main mix outputs of the 8816 should be connected to a recording device such as a DAT or DAW running on a laptop Mac or PC The output of the recording device should be connected to the 2 Track Return on the 8816 Key elements such as the lead vocal can be connected directly to an input on the 8816 from a Direct Out on the FOH console Other elements such as drums keyb
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11. HT RETURN 4 2 TRACKS LEFT RETURN 3 2 TRACKS RIGHT RETURN 2 2 TRACKS LEFT BUS INPUT 1 2 TRACKS RIGHT BUS INPUT Connector 5 MAIN MIX LEFT OUTPUT MAIN MIX RIGHT OUTPUT MONITOR MAIN SPEAKER LEFT OUTPUT MONITOR MAIN SPEAKER RIGHT OUTPUT MONITOR ALTERNATE SPEAKER LEFT OUTPUT MONITOR ALTERNATE SPEAKER RIGHT OUTPUT CUELEFT OUTPUT CUE RIGHT OUTPUT 5 There are two unbalanced mono 1 4 jack outputs Page 34 For Main Mix L and R Tip Hi Sleeve Screen There are four unbalanced mono 1 4 jack outputs For Main SPK L and R and ALT SPK L and R Tip Hi Sleeve Screen There are two unbalanced stereo 1 4 Jack outputs For L amp R Cue Headphone Tip Left Ring Right Sleeve Common There is one unbalanced stereo 3 5mm jack For imon Tip Left Ring Right Sleeve Common There is one control 1 4 jack For Talk back foot switch Tip Control Sleeve Common Page 35
12. MNB12 372 TO SMN812 371 1 oo NOTE ON POWER UP INITIAL STATE SHOULD BE SET TO 44 1Hz WITH RED LED LIT UP TITLE 8816 OPTIONAL ADC INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AMSNEVELTO taimcionmon DRARNTOBSSO Technical support If you encounter problems that you cannot solve please contact AMS Neve Customer Service Department csd ams neve com 44 0 1282 417 311 Page 41
13. T Rear Pane Connectors and Controls Dem AES SYNC C fers LINSERT INGE INPUTS o COOOOOOOOOO BAUNGED INPUTS 8 O000000 mw n ae _ 500050060800 S AN amp e 00000000000 Xe P s L 2 BBBBBBBOBBB 00000550000 000000050000 000000500005 model type Woy POWER IN 38V HP OUT R ATSPK L R SPK L R MXOUT L BALANCED WANI OUTPUTS SUAVE BALANCED INSERT INPUTS INSERT USB TB FS ZW CHASSIS e amp e or i 9i ic je C3 2 NA Line Output DB 25 Socket standard Pro Tools and DA88 connection balanced at 4 dBu for INS Main and LS Outputs and 1 4 inch stereo jacks at 10dBv for Main and Alt loudspeaker Outputs Line Input DB 25 Socket standard Pro Tools and DA88 connection balanced at 4dBu DC Power Input 8 Pin DIN Socket Talk Back Foot Switch 1 4 inch mono jack USB Type B male Rear Panel Controls Earth Lift Switch AY This will lift the mains earth connection from the chassis of the unit allowing for the unit to be connected to a suitable technical earth system thus avoiding hum loops Slave Bus Switch This switches the 2T bus input onto the unit s main mix bus This allows two 8816 units to be joined together to create a slave and master system expanding the number of inputs It
14. This will toggle through the sampling frequencies required one at a time The 8816 has 2 sync inputs AES 3 on a female XLR and Word Clock on a chassis BNC If neither sync input is present the unit will synchronise to its internal crystal clock If one or the other sync inputs is present at the correct sampling frequency the led AES or WCLK will illuminate green showing that the sync input is being used as a reference If both sync inputs are present and correct the word clock input will be used as the reference Normally the sync input is set to the required sample rate In this case both AES out 1 L and AES out 2 R carry the same stereo AES signal converted from the unit s left and right analogue outputs Double Rate AES Output It is also possible to select 96kHz or 88 1kHz sampling rate with a 48kHz or 44 1kHz sync input Similarly it is possible to select 192kHz or 176 2 kHz sampling rate with a 96kHz or 88 1kHz sync input This will cause the unit to output double rate AES on the two AES Output connectors The sync led will illuminate green indicating the sync reference is still being used for the digital output even though the ADC is sampling at twice the sync input sampling rate In this situation AES out 1 L carries the odd and even samples of the left audio double rate signal on its left and right digital channels respectively Similarly AES out 2 R carries the odd and even samples of the right audio double rate signal
15. alogue box It can be named and filed by the user in the appropriate folder Save in Recall Folder E Recallt txt Recall2 txt Recall3 txt Z Recall4 txt amp test1 txt Save as type Recall Store Files txt Cancel Save Store Overwrites the currently active Recall file by updating it with the new settings from the appropriate unit s that are currently on the USB hub Retrieving Stores Go to the Store Load screen and choose either Load Store or Reload Store It is worth noting the difference between Load Store and Reload Store Page 23 Load Store A Store can be selected for loading from the computer filing system typically a Recall folder or Session folder Look in CJ Session Folder FunkBeatMix1 Ext File name FunkBeatMix1 txt Files of type Recall Store Files t t C Open as read only Reload Store The last Recall file stored will be loaded back automatically This could be a very recently created file or an old file that was the last one created within the current Recall project The Recall Load Store screen has two more buttons Back and Exit Back allows the user to go back to the selection screen if they need to make another Store or alter what is selected on the USB Exit allows the user to quit the Recall system and return to the desktop Recalling a Store Clicking on Load Store will open a dialogue box where the u
16. an 86 dBu Better than 85 dBu Better than 80 dBu balanced 4dBu 220ko s balanced 4dBu 50 Ohms unbalanced 10dBV 100 Ohms More than 60 Ohms balanced Better than 26dBu balanced Better than 26dBu into 600 Ohms unbalanced Better than 14dBu into 600 Ohms 20Hz to 20kHz 5dB than 3dB 60k Better 50Hz to 20kHz Better than 0 02 Measured at 20dBu into 10k with 80k filter 20Hz to 20kHz filter 20Hz to 20kHz filter 20Hz to 20kHz filter N B All specifications quoted with no processing in circuit Page 33 13 Connectors There are five 25 way D type connectors Connectors 1 and 2 are used for channel inputs connector 3 for auxiliary outputs connector 4 for master section inputs and connector 5 for master section outputs The 16 line inputs are on 2 x 25way D type connectors and follow the standard pin plan used by Pro Tools and Tascam DA88 1 25 24 12 2 11 10 23 3 22 21 9 4 8 7 20 5 19 18 6 6 5 4 17 7 16 15 3 8 2 1 14 Connector 1 channel inputs 1 to 8 Connector 2 channel inputs 9 to 16 The same pin arrangement is used on connectors 3 4 and 5 to provide the following circuits Connector 3 8 PRE FADE INSERT LEFT SEND T PRE FADE INSERT RIGHT SEND 6 INSERT MIX LEFT SEND 5 INSERT MIX RIGHT SEND 4 AUX BUS SEND 3 2 1 Connector 4 8 PRE FADE INSERT LEFT RETURN T PRE FADE INSERT RIGHT RETURN 6 INSERT MIX LEFT RETURN 5 INSERT MIX RIG
17. click the file to launch the Set up program manually Please follow the on screen instructions to install Neve Recall onto your PC During Install you will be asked to register with AMS Neve This is important since it will enable AMS Neve to supply you with software upgrades as they become available i Neve Recall Neve Recall Information Please visit http www ams neve com and register your product today to receive the latest updates and support on Neve Recall ANS Neve Ltd lt http www ams neve com gt Click Next to continue Cancel Page 37 Installation Procedure on the Mac eeo Install Neve Recall Welcome to the Mac OS X Installation Program You will be p O Introduction guided through the steps necessary to install this software Select Destination Installation Type installing i Finish Up eoo Install Neve Recall Introduction Select Destination Installation Type Installing i Finish Up ES Disk2 4 26 0GB 5 0GB Free _ 12 0GB 8 8GB Free Installing this software requires 0 bytes of additional space You have selected to install this software on the volume Disk 1 Page 38 eeo Install Neve Recall Introduction O Select Destination Click Upgrade to perform a basic installation of this software package on the volume Disk 1 O Installation Type Installing i Finish Up Upgrade Install
18. down position For 18 operation the HR switch should be in the down position and the 18 and 14 switches should be in the up position For 22 operation the HR and 18 Up 14 DN switches should all be in the up position AN ony use a non metallic plunger tool to operate the level change switches z M3 Q 63000668 c m MZ Y A os 0 0 Fader Pack Jumper Settings NOTE Internal jumper settings must be changed to enable the optional fader pack to take control of the main mix level Please consult your Neve dealer if the following information is not clear Page 31 CHI cm CHIS CHI6 MIX 1 MIX R AUX GAIN iei iei ie q JUMPERS LOCATION NO FADER REMOTE DEFAULT REMOTE FADER PLUGGED DOT Monitor source pre post ADC Insert NOTE The monitor source can be set to pre or post ADC insert using jumpers within the unit Please consult your Neve dealer if the following Information is not clear JUMPER SETTINGS MON SOURCE PRE ADC INSERT DEFAULT SETTING MON SOURCE POST ADC INSERT ADC Page 32 12 Specifications Input impedance Output impedance Output impedance Cue HP Jack Output Impedance Loading Max input level Max output level Frequency Response Channel 1 line input to main output THD Channel 1 line input to main output Noise No channels routed 1 channel routed 16 channels routed Better th
19. e E Headphone Mon Selects the prefade LS Outputs i onto the cue headphone i outputs so the artist hears the 16 CUT SOLO same sources as the engineer feeds to the monitors Headphone Control This control adjusts the main headphone levels and has a range between OdB The headphone control also incorporates a switch when pushed the unit s talk back mic is fed to the headphone output automatically dimming the music feed to the headphones and loudspeakers There is also a parallel 1 4 inch jack on the rear of the unit to allow for footswitch operation Page 11 Headphone Jack A headphone jack is provided on the front of the unit for the engineer and a second parallel headphone jack on the rear of the unit for the performer Parallel 4dBu line outputs are provided on the rear of the unit to be used for cue feeds to the studio NOTE Only headphones with impedances above 60 Ohms should be used in this application Page 12 Master Section Alt Spk Selects a second set of loudspeakers for switching between main and near field loud speakers iMon This input has a 3 5mm Jack socket for connecting your ipod to the unit s LS selector and feeding to the LS outputs or cue headphone outputs Talkback Level adjustment screw This adjusts the level from the talkback mic to the cue headphones This would be performed when setting up the unit Talkback will then be at a set level during the sessio
20. e displayed when more than one unit exists in the Recall file to be reset Page 26 Mismatch Screen Neve Recall Load Store Mismatch Unit s on USB 8816 8816S The mismatch screen is only active when a unit or units on the USB hub do not match the units or unit properties contained within the file the user has attempted to load Text showing what is mismatched within the file is shown to the left of the screen units that are connected to the USB hub are displayed on the right of the screen Matching units are shown with a green tick and the mismatched units are shown with a red tick In the example shown above an 8816M 8816S are present on the USB hub but the file does not contain any Recall information for an 8816M Two other buttons are featured on the screen OK and Back OK allows the user to acknowledge there is a mismatch but to load the Store knowing one or more of the units will not form part of the Recall Back takes the user back to the Load Store screen to select another Store to be loaded NOTE If the Recall file does not match any unit on the USB hub then is not available Stop Start Button This button can be used to stop and start the Recall at any time When Stop is selected the button will turn green start the Unit out of Recall but the Recall Screen for the Unit continues to be displayed At any point the user can restart the Recall by clicking on Start Page 27
21. e individually switchable to the cue via the cue level control Channels 15 and 16 are linked as a stereo cue direct to the Cue Mix For overdubbing channels 15 16 can be set up as your backing track mix on the DAW and then selecting the appropriate channel from 1 to 14 will allow you to blend or ride a track using the cue level control allowing the artist to hear exactly what he or she needs to hear before dropping in to record Channel Cut Solo button The function of the Channel button can be changed from Cut to Solo by operating the Solo Master adjacent to channel 16 In Cut mode this button will mute the feed to the main two track bus Cut is indicated by the button turning red Page 10 In Solo mode selecting the button will cut all channels except the one operated commonly referred to as Solo In Place Solo is indicated by the button turning yellow As the solo system is latching it is possible to build up solo groups and to then use the cut solo master to audition a solo group or a cut group this is very useful for comping or sorting out EQ balance problems in the mix quickly before printing the final pass Cue Section E 2T to Cue 2TR TO CUE Sends the 2 track return post level control to the headphone mix perfect for replaying the last over dub pass to the artist for auditioning or a complete two track mix of the whole song without the artist needing to come into the control room L PAN R CUE 1 14 HPpHon
22. enabling it to be used like a conventional desk with both recording and monitoring signals passing through the unit Direct recording with 8816 as monitor 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 to 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 Page 2 RECORDING WITH FADER PACK A Pro Tools TM lt Studio Headphones A J Engineer Headphones 8816 Recording with optional 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 Return on the 8816 Signals can now be recorded with fader control over their level while the mix or play back is
23. gns including transformer mixing With comprehensive input mixing and monitoring functions 8816 can upgrade a DAW to a professional mixing facility But that s not all 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 Output 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 consult your 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 Page 1 2 Application Scenarios RECORDING uy lt Studio Headphones A lt Engineer Headphones 8816 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
24. int 5 for line up 4dBu Ovu 14 PPM Scale Point 8 5 18 dBu for typical DAWs set to 14 OdBFS REL 4 dBu 18 PPM Scale Point 9 5 22 dBu for typical DAWs set to 18 OdBFS REL 4 dBu Power Switch When operated this switches the unit on and indicates 36 V input healthy by illuminating red Page 17 Options Fader Pack Option The optional fader pack provides 16 Input faders with post fade direct outputs plus mutes and 2 Master faders The Input faders have a range of dB to 15 dB The master faders have a range of dB to OdB With the fader pack fitted the rotary channel level control of the 8816 becomes an aux send level control with a range of dB to 15dB This can be used to send channels to a reverb or other FX unit Recall of the faders and mutes can be stored using USB and the Recall application so that they can be included into the multi unit Recall system provided on the 88 outboard range NOTE Internal jumper settings must be changed to enable the optional fader pack to take control of the main mix level See section on Jumper settings When the fader option is not fitted the jumper sets the Aux output level to 3dBu When the fader option is fitted the jumper sets the Aux output level to OdBu Page 18 ADC Option 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 192 DSD EACK ee M e n 1 5 Sampling Frequency Sample frequency can be selected by pressing the button to the right of the sample frequency leds
25. led is illuminated then the main monitor defaults to the main mix output Selection of the sources to the monitor is by pressing the mon level control First press will select 2TR to Mon second press will select CH1 2 pre fade sources third press will select iMon input and the fourth press will return the monitor to the main mix output It is also possible to set the main mix source to the monitors post the ADC insert jack if fitted which will allow for monitoring of the main mix signal or the inserted signal This could be of benefit when you need to monitor the ADC Input which could be a completely different source from the 8816 such as when using the digital option as a separate high quality stereo A to D NOTE The monitor source can be set to pre or post ADC insert using jumpers within the unit Information is provided in the section Jumper Settings Page 15 5 Mon Level This alters the loud speaker s output level and has a range of dB to OdB Sum This is selected by pressing the width control When illuminated yellow then the main mix outputs are summed with whatever is selected to the LS Monitor This function is very handy when auditioning mixes together in the main or alt loudspeakers Width Control The Width control is post the mix level control and alters the stereo image from mono through stereo to enhanced stereo W Width Control Switch This switches the Width control into circuit across the main mix output po
26. maintained below 25 degrees centigrade Racks may be stacked but at least 1U space should be allowed between each rack unit 10 Power Requirements Rated Voltage 36VDC Rated Current 1 6A MAX Primary Protection Fuse Operating Voltage 36V Fuse Rating and Type T3 15A anti surge 20mm x 5mm glass Location Next to DC Power Input on rear of unit Mains Supply N The power supply unit is a free standing external type with a universal input therefore no mains operating voltage setting is required There is a mains earth lift switch located at the rear of the unit next to the fuse holder When operated this isolates the mains earth from the chassis of the unit If this is operated earth must be maintained to the chassis of the unit by using the studio technical earth or equivalent earthing system When illuminated the red led on the power switch indicates 36V power healthy Page 30 11 System Settings Optional A to D headroom level setting The unit can be set to one of three headroom settings 14dB 18dB or 22dB relative to 4dBu The headroom set is the number of dBs above 4dBu before the ADC clips The clip led within the left and right output meter will come on if the selected input level is exceeded for more than 1 sample The headroom can be changed by accessing the switches through the holes marked HR 18 UP or 14 DN down See diagram below For 14 operation both switches should be in the
27. 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 Page 3 OVERDUBBING Main Speakers Tracks V A Ch 1 14 8816 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 Return can also be routed to the Cue so may be used as an FX 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 Page 4 MIXING Main Speakers gt E Nearfield lt F Speakers D PC MAC 8816 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 Othe
28. n Talkback Microphone A talkback microphone is built into the unit to allow the engineer or producer to communicate with the artist during recording sessions INS MIX Insert Mix This routes the IMR signal to the main two track mix output pre the output level control but post the insert IMR Insert Mix Return Level Control This allows for the IMR signals to be mixed directly into the main mix output post the insert but pre the mix output level control It has a range of dB to 10dB and is perfect for DJ style mixing or where the engineer wants to mix some compressed or EQ d main mix source back into the main mix outputs without the compression or EQ dominating the mix as it would using the insert Page 13 INS Inserts This switches the main mix pre fade insert in and out of circuit via the input and output connectors on the rear of the unit It has two modes selectable by pressing the mix level control When a normal pre fade insert is selected the button will illuminate yellow If the mix level control is pressed then the illumination will change to red indicating that the insert point has changed to a sum and difference insert In sum and difference mode the standard stereo signal is converted into a mono common or sum signal on the left output and a mono difference signal on the right output This enables the engineer to apply different processes to the common or centre image and the difference or stereo image At the i
29. nsert return the signal is re converted to a standard stereo signal The technique is frequently used in mastering recordings and is really handy for such things as Using an overall stereo EQ where the L amp R Image will not shift with any tracking errors within the EQ unit or EQ the mono to subtlety change the mix balance post mixing Compress and limit the sum and difference separately to negate tracking errors or create a quite different stereo image Add a sub bass synth to the mono program for really deep mono bass that will not make the cutter head jump if mastering to vinyl Listen to the mono and trim the DAW sample delays to get perfect L amp R tracking and save the results to an interleaved wav file A vocal could be brightened by EQing the Sum signal or Cymbals could be brightened by EQing the Difference signal N B The underlying mode of the insert can be changed by pressing the mix level control even if the insertion button is not selected 2TR MIX 2 Track Mix When selected sends the 2 track return signal directly to the 2 track mix bus 2TR Level Control This adjusts the two track return level sent to the Cue Mix or 2 track mix bus and has a range of dB to 10dB This is useful for sending 2 track mixes to the cue headphones or as a reverb return to the cues or 2 track mix bus Page 14 Monitor Selections There are 3 leds above the Mon Level Control that indicate what is selected to the LS monitor If no
30. oards etc can be connected to the inputs of the 8816 either from the Group Outputs or from the Matrix Outputs of the FOH console depending on the type of FOH console being used A correct balance between the individual and pre mixed sounds can be set up on the 8816 using the Channel Level controls The mix is now passing through 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 The engineer can monitor the live recording on headphones and switch between monitoring the output of the 8816 and the 2 Track return from the recorder for a confidence check on the recorded sound Page 8 SUB MIXER Mix Out 2 Track Master Slave Bus Input 8816 3 SubMixer Sometime the console being used for a mix simply does not have enough inputs This may be because it is a small digital mixer being used to meet a fixed budget or it may be because the console is a classic such as an old 80 series Neve which is used for its legendary sound quality but has a limited number of inputs The 8816 can be used to solve this dilemma and achieve high quality results Connect the outputs of the additional instruments or sound sources such as keyboards FX units etc to the inputs of the 8816 Connect the main outputs of the 8816 to a pair of inputs on the main mixer The sounds passing through the 8816 can be balanced using the Channel Level controls These sounds are now pa
31. on its left and right AES channels Page 19 DSD Selecting DSD will default to 44 1kHz reference If no sync is available it will use its own internal crystal reference The interface requires a minimum of 2 BNC cables DSD left and DSD right to the DSD recording device The DSD output is switchable between SDIF 2 and SDIF 3 with a rear panel switch SDIF 2 requires a 44 1kHz sync signal to be passed to the DAC and this should preferably come from the 8816 sync output via a 3rd BNC cable SDIF 3 transmits the DSD signals with clock information included and should not need the sync signal N B Refer to your DSD recording device for compatibility information Page 20 6 Recall Introduction The 8816 Recall system is a simple and straightforward way of storing and Recalling settings of the unit within the Recall or Session folder systems using a PC or a Mac via USB Most controls with the exception of the power switch ADC option and meters can be stored and Recalled with the added advantage that all switch parameters can be instantly reset without the need of time consuming manual intervention N B Minimum display resolution is 1024 x 768 Setups The 8816 forms part of the 88 outboard range which also includes the 8804 fader option for the 8816 All of 88 units can be connected to a PC or Mac using a USB hub to form a session that can be stored and Recalled The Recall system automatically finds the types of units that are pl
32. ontrol to be reset is enlarged and named in the top right corner of the screen A purple line on the rosette shows the required reset position a white line on the knob indicates the current position Rotate the knob unit the white pointer lines up with the purple line to reset the control When the positions match the level or pan control that has been reset will go blank and the screen will automatically display the next control When the last control has been reset confirmation is displayed to the user with the message Unit Reset Page 25 Resetting Multiple Units If the Recall file reloaded has more than one unit stored within it then the first unit that appeared in the tool tip box will be loaded first j816M Multiple Recall units are also shown a Go To Unit drop down box which displays all the units available It is possible to go to any of the other unit s Recall screen at any time by double clicking on the desired unit in the drop down box This would not result in the loss of the currently active screen as this would be inserted into the dropdown box for resetting at a later time Every time the Recall for each unit has been completed the Unit Reset confirmation message will appear and a reset tag will be attached to the reset unit in the Go To box When all of the units have been reset an All Units Reset confirmation message will be displayed N B The drop down box Go To Unit will only b
33. r elements such as backing vocals FX etc can be routed to stereo groups within the workstation and these groups connected to the 8816 inputs Optimum sound quality within the workstation is generally achieved by setting the virtual faders to OdB 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 devce such as a CDR may be analogue or if the digital option is fitted can be from the Neve Analogue to Digital Convertors ensuring the best possible sound quality A compressor such as the Neve 33609 or an EQ such as the Neve 1081 can be patched across the Insert Point 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 Insert Mix mode The balance between the clean mix and the processed mix is now controlled by the insert Mix level control and the engineer can switch between clean and processed mix or balance the two as required Page 5 MIXING WITH FADER PACK Main Speakers Nearfield Pd Speakers 10 ALTES NS 8816 The engineer and
34. ser can choose which Recall file he she wants to load from the filing system Before opening a file it is possible to single click on the file to be opened and a tool tip will be shown which indicates to the user the properties of the file such as the types of units contained the date and time the file was created and the file size Clicking on Open will then load the file chosen If however there is a mismatch where the unit s connected to the USB is are different to the unit s contained in the Store then the Mismatch screen will open If the file matches what is currently connected on the USB then the file chosen will be Page 24 loaded onto the Recall screen Selecting the green start button will activate Recall Switch settings will be loaded automatically pan and level controls will need to be reset manually If there is more than one unit within the Recall file then the first one loaded will be the first one shown on the tool tip Resetting pans and levels Neve Recall Unit 8816M CUE CUE2 CUE4 CUES CUE6 OREN fe E JE JE DE LPANR LPANR LPANR LPANR LPANR LPANR LPANR Active Recall Screen 1 HPHONE L LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL 46 CUTISCLO Select Start Once activated the Recall screen is intuitive resetting the controls is made as easy as possible for the user by automatically going to the first control to be reset and ignoring controls that do not need resetting The c
35. ssing through 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 The overall level being passed to the main mixer can be set using the Master Level control of the 8816 Should more than 16 inputs be required on the sub mixer then two 8816 units can be used The output from the first 8816 is connected to the 2 Track Bus Input of the second 8816 and the output from the second 8816 goes to the main mixer Page 9 4 Controls Channel Strip The channel strip comprises a cut solo button a rotary level control a rotary pan control and a cue select button Level Control The Level Control has a range of to 15dB with OdB set at 12 O Clock This range is deliberately chosen to be able to accommodate most line inputs levels whether they be professional 4dBu inputs or semi professional 10dBV inputs The Level Control sets the levels going to the main L R Mix Outputs and to the Utility Aux Bus with the extra benefit of changing its function into an individual aux bus send level when an optional fader panel is fitted Pan Control This is a classic 3dB centre pan with S Law shaping to help accurate panning to extremes of left and right Cue Control Button When operated this takes the input of the channel pre level and pan and sends it to the cue mixer via the cue level control to feed the cue output to headphones Channels 1 14 ar
36. st insert and is indicated by the button being illuminated yellow Mix Level This alters the main mix level and has a range of dB to OdB It can be used to control the output level from the unit to the DAW The control can also be augmented with fader control if an optional fader pack is fitted In this case the mix level control no longer has any function Analogue and Digital overload indication Analogue overload of the unit is indicated by a red led in the associated left or right output meter The actual level at which the overload led illuminates is about 1dB below the max output of the unit 26 dBu If the ADC option is fitted to the unit then the led will light yellow if a digital overload occurs for more Page 16 than 1 sample This has priority over the analogue overload indication Sensitivity of the digital overload indication will be set by the unit s digital operating level Metering The main left and right meters are sourced directly from the main outputs so signal problems within the unit or what is connected can be metered correctly The meter is a pseudo PPM type with a special scale that ranges from 16 to 26 dBu This type of meter and range is ideal for accurate metering of analogue levels when they are fed to a digital recorder to maximise levels and to avoid digital clipping Three important points are identified on the meter to help the user to match levels between the unit and a DAW 0 PPM Scale Po
37. ugged into the USB hub The only action necessary is if two 8816 units form part of the same session they will need to be set to either slave or master via the slave bus switch See rear panel for details Page 21 Making a store Access to Recall can be via a Recall icon on the desktop or dock dependent on the user s personal preferences Clicking on this will take you into the Unit Select screen shown above here a unit or units can be selected to be part of a store The Recall system will automatically display any units present in green with the type of unit and its slave master settings if applicable At this point it is possible to deselect units you do not want to form part of the Store by clicking on the units not required This will be indicated by the button turning red Clicking on the unit again will return it to green status ready to form part of the Recall Store If you decide not to continue with the Recall you can either click on the close box or select the close Recall from the task bar which will exit the Recall programme When satisfied with the selection clicking on GO will take you to the Recall Store Load screen Once In the Store Load screen it is probably worth noting the difference between Create Store and Save Store Page 22 Beaten Create Store Load Store Save Store Reload Store Create Store This creates a Store within the Recall project or the session folder using a save as di
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