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Product Description
The Neve 8424E Console Upgrade for 8424 with Manual Faders is an upgrade kit for 8424 consoles with manual faders, designed for users who want to bring their setups in the Elements ecosystem. The package includes Neve's motorized fader upgrade, the 8424 E-Controller, Elements Upstand Screen, Elements app, and Elements Control plug-in. The 8424 already has a proven track record of providing ultimate sound quality and modern versatile workflows. These upgrades build from the foundation set by the 8424, creating an immensely flexible environment which can be shaped to your unique studio requirements.
MOTORIZED FADER UPGRADE
This upgrade provides fully motorized faders on all 24 channels, the four mono groups, and the stereo mix bus, bringing true moving-fader automation to Neve’s classic analog signal path. Every fader move you write in your DAW plays back right on the console surface, so you can ride vocals, build automation passes, and recall mixes with the hands-on feel of a large-format desk. The upgrade also turns the 8424 into a fully integrated control surface that works with all DAWs. It gives you quick access to transport functions, automation modes, sends, pans, and plug-in parameters without reaching for the mouse.
E-CONTROLLER
The 8424 console comes with two open 500 Series slots in the center section which can be filled with the included E-Controller module giving you complete control over all your Elements analog processing boxes. In addition to controlling the Elements units, the E-Controller also contains two digitally controlled VCA compressors which can be placed across your mix bus, groups, or recording path, while still retaining Neve’s signature 500 Series smart-routing capability.
ELEMENTS UPSTAND SCREEN
At the core of the upgrade sits the Elements Upstand Screen, a high resolution TFT touchscreen mounted to the console upstand. Connected Elements appear on it automatically, providing you detailed control and visual feedback for every processor – meaning you never have to leave the sweet spot whilst making music.
ELEMENTS APP AND ELEMENTS CONTROL
The dedicated Neve Elements App gives you the same graphical control when you want to work independently of the DAW. Nothing about the sound is emulated, the Neve Elements App is controlling Neve analogue console circuitry, controlling it precisely and recalling it perfectly, every time. Control the Elements processors directly from the Digital Audio Workstation, with every Element setting recallable as part of the session itself, offering instant reset of all parameters and complete automation of analogue hardware directly from your DAW timeline.