{"product_id":"neve-8068-console-ex-herbie-hancock-vintage","title":"Neve 8068 Console Ex-Herbie Hancock (Vintage)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Neve 8068\u003c\/strong\u003e formerly owned by Herbie Hancock console with Fred Hill modifications. Known as the ‘Black\/Blue” Neve 8068. At some point in the early 70s it was owned by Family Studio’s in Paris, whose in house tech performed various work on the desk, hand building some of modules (32408 buss routing \u0026amp; 32404 Aux). AC\/DC’s legendary “For Those About to Rock” album was mixed on the desk. Herbie Hancock owned console for a lengthy period and recorded the brilliant “Future Shock” on the desk. Many fine recordings were done on the desk at his studio. The next buyer (about 2 years back) added 24 channels of Flyer Fader II to the console itself, integrating a beautiful Martinsound 24 channel ACX expander to add 24 additional full mic\/line in with EQ and an additional 24 channels of Flying Faders), providing 48 channels of Flying Faders total when the 8068 and ACX are used together. In the past decade Fred Hill performed various mods and work on the desk\/modules. Console can be sold with Standard or Premium Vintage King Tech Shop Servicing. Reach us for further info and pricing options.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e32x Mic Inputs, (62) line in with MartinSound ACX side car tied to 8068\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e21x Neve 31102 Mic Pre\/EQ\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e3x Neve 31099 Mic Pre\/EQ\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e8x 31103 Mic Pre\/EQs (Neve clone modules-Custom built by Family Studio in-house technician in the early 70's with Neve factory build quality using period correct components\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e24 channels of Flying Fader II within console, including laptop computer, and 24 additional channels of Flying Faders II with Martinsound ACX sidecar (over $30k new)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e8x Aux Sends\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e16 buss\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e32x Inline monitor input with volume\/pan\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e8 Slots available for optional Neve 32264 type com\/lims or additional 31102\/1073 mic pre\/EQ type\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e5x Audio Accessory TT96 point patch bays (hard wired)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMogami cabling terminated with Elco multipins at console end (15-25' in length)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e6x Neve PSU (1 being a spare)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDimensions w\/ Martinsound ACX: L 107\" W - 52\" H - 42\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLength of 8068 console only: 75\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFred Hill modifications include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e6 additional line in on panel: pan, volume, PH reverse, aux a\/b, brass\/treble eq. Aux A (can be sent to Aux's 1,3,5,7) assign that applies to entire panel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e4 speaker selector panel - allows choice of 4 sets of stereo monitors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e8 stereo external playback panel-allows choice of 8 stereo external inputs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMix to aux 5\/6 and mix to aux 7\/8 select\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMix insert in\/out\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMultitrack meters tape in put\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSolos follow ext playback\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMeter buffer cards\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCenter section modifications include speaker switching, ‘Mix to Aux’ for cue\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e(8) additional Aux\/Reverb returns on panel in the upper right corner of desk\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMeter buffer cards\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMartinsound Flying Faders ACX overview details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStop turning away bigger projects because space is at a premium in your control room. Add additional outboard channels that are totally integrated with your console's multitrack, stereo, aux and solo buses and your Flying Faders automation system. And ACX won't compromise the sound of a classic Neve or API console.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eACX was designed from the ground up for you. Compact in size, yet generous in features and performance, ACX is a whole new category of audio console product. Add up to 32 channels with not only automated faders, but also dual line inputs, equalization, filters, 4 aux sends, 8 buses, stereo panning, direct outs, inserts, solo and mute. And, as a special feature, both line inputs can be on simultaneously, creating dual summed inputs with trims on each channel for 48 active inputs. As an option, the events control facilities of Flying Faders can be used to automate the input select, input sum, EQ and insert functions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eACX is a 24 input, 8-bus console expander with fader and events automation. Measuring less than 30 inches wide for the 24-channel version and only 32” from front to back, ACX packs a lot of punch into a small space. The frame, plug-in modules and motherboards are designed for durability and serviceability, and the high-quality audio circuitry features balanced inputs, outputs and even balanced summing buses throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACX Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Input Modules are 1.2” (30 mm) wide by 20 _” (515 mm) long with the following functions: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAll inputs, outputs and summing buses are balanced\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOutput Assign 1 - 8 provides assignment to 8 balanced mix buses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStereo Pan\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMIX button connects pan pot to Stereo Mix Bus \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePOST button enables odd\/even panning between bus pairs (bus buttons are `post pan') \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInput Level Trims\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvide separate +\/- 10dB level trim with center detent for both A and B inputs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eScrewdriver trim adjustments on each input \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e'B' Input Select with L.E.D.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelects `B' line input\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLogic available on external connector to provide master selection of A or B inputs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMay be controlled by Flying Faders automation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e'Sum' Select with L.E.D.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSums the `A' and `B' inputs after level trims, allows both inputs to be used simultaneously\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMay be controlled by Flying Faders automation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\"Phase\" Reverse Switch with L.E.D.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApplies polarity reverse to selected input\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuxiliary Sends:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAuxiliary sends 1 and 2 are post-fader\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAuxiliary sends 3 and 4 may be selected pre-fader\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow Pass Filter\u003c\/strong\u003e :\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e2nd order (12dB\/octave) \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn\/out switch (jumper provided to include filters with EQ In \/automation control)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFrequency range: 330 Hz – 20 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Pass Filter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e3rd order (18dB\/octave) \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn\/out switch (jumper provided to include filters with EQ In \/automation control)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFrequency range: 22 Hz - 1.5 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEqualizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHigh frequency range: 1.5 kHz – 25 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e± 15 dB boost\/cut with detent at `0'\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePeak\/Shelf switch, `Q' in peak position is 1.7\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMid-high frequency range: 700 Hz - 15 kHz \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e± 15 dB boost\/cut with detent at `0'\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHi `Q' switch changes `Q' from 1.7 to 4.3\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMid-low frequency range: 70 Hz – 1.2 kHz \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e± 15 dB boost\/cut with detent at `0'\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHi `Q' switch changes `Q' from 1.7 to 4.3\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLow frequency range: 22 Hz - 400 Hz \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e± 15 dB boost\/cut with detent at `0'\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePeak\/Shelf switch, `Q' in peak position is 1\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEQ In switch with L.E.D.:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eInternal strapping option to include filters\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMay be controlled by Flying Faders automation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannel Insert switch with L.E.D.:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBalanced, buffered insert send\/return post equalizer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInsert send is always active, but channel signal does not loop through insert circuits unless insert is enabled\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMay be controlled by Flying Faders automation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannel Mute switch with L.E.D.:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe channel mute is non-automated (independent of Flying Faders mute)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolo with L.E.D.:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eNon-destructive AFL \/ PFL (internal jumper selectable) may be interfaced with host console AFL or PFL audio and logic sense system\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides balanced buffered nominal +4dBu output from each channel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACX Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eInput\/output Levels (nominal) +4 dBu \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInput\/Output Capability +26 dBu \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInternal headroom for typical operating configurations 22 dB min \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInput\/Output Impedances \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInputs 25 k \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOutputs 50 \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFrequency Response (EQ and filters out) \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e20Hz to 20kHz + 0, -.5 dB \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCrosstalk (at 1kHz) \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRouting Isolation \u0026gt;-105 dB \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChannel-to-channel isolation \u0026gt;-115 dB \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMute attenuation (1kHz) \u0026gt;-105 dB \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFader attenuation (1kHz) \u0026gt;-94 dB \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCMRR (60 Hz) \u0026gt;90 dB typical \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNoise (unity gain, 22Hz to 22kHz bandwidth, unweighted): \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDirect (EQ and filters out) -87 dBu \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDirect (EQ and filters in) -81.7 dBu \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAux Bus -82.5 dBu\/1 ch, -72.9 dBu\/24 ch Stereo Bus (pan @ detent\/-3dB) -85.0 dBu\/1 ch, -74.9 dBu\/24 ch \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTHD + N at unity gain (load=2k) \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAny Input to any Output \u0026lt;.002% (1kHz) \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u0026lt;.006% (10kHz) \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eScrewdriver adjusted input trims +\/-2 dB \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eScrewdriver adjusted output bus trims +\/-3 dB \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAudio connectors are 25-pin D sub with 8 channels of one function per connector per Tascam DA-88 pinout. 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