Vintage Neve 8108/8128 Channels. Mic Pre And EQ.
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:26108805 | Brand: Neve |
| Type: 8108 | MPN: Does Not Apply |
| Number of Channels: 2 |
Up for auction is a pair of vintage Neve channels with mic pre and EQ with Belclare input transformers from an 8108/8208 console. These are being sold "as-is" not working as there is some work they need to have done, here are the details on the issues:
Mic pres for both work but only one channel of EQ works. The EQ switch doesn't latch and when it is engaged there is a hum. The gain pot for the low end is also broken as it just continually spins. ...From my understanding these EQ's are active circuits and one component going bad like this pot will render the whole circuit useless so it may be a relatively easy fix if you can source the replacement pot and find the source of the hum.
Now on to the good:
I purchased these about 8 years ago already cut from the full console channels, had them ultrasonically cleaned and then modded by Jim Williams at Audio Upgrades. I then had Gruning Audioworks rack these up, so these have been worked on by some of the best. When at 100% up and running they sound incredible, lots of detail and clarity but can still be driven for some nice grit, a huge improvement on how these sounded stock. All in all with purchasing the cards pre-cut from the channel strip, initial cleaning, mods and racking job these set me back about $2400 or so for the pair to have put together. I really don't have the time or resources to get these things fixed so happy bidding to someone who can.
Mic pres for both work but only one channel of EQ works. The EQ switch doesn't latch and when it is engaged there is a hum. The gain pot for the low end is also broken as it just continually spins. ...From my understanding these EQ's are active circuits and one component going bad like this pot will render the whole circuit useless so it may be a relatively easy fix if you can source the replacement pot and find the source of the hum.
Now on to the good:
I purchased these about 8 years ago already cut from the full console channels, had them ultrasonically cleaned and then modded by Jim Williams at Audio Upgrades. I then had Gruning Audioworks rack these up, so these have been worked on by some of the best. When at 100% up and running they sound incredible, lots of detail and clarity but can still be driven for some nice grit, a huge improvement on how these sounded stock. All in all with purchasing the cards pre-cut from the channel strip, initial cleaning, mods and racking job these set me back about $2400 or so for the pair to have put together. I really don't have the time or resources to get these things fixed so happy bidding to someone who can.
