8424E Console

Fully Resettable Analogue Console
Combines genuine analogue audio circuitry with digital control and recall, allowing engineers to restore settings for mix revisions and recurring sessions.

Marinair Transformer-Coupled Mix Bus
Features a stereo mix bus derived from Neve's legendary 80 Series consoles, delivering the characteristic analogue sound associated with classic Neve mixing desks.

Flexible 48-Input Mixing
Dual-input channel strips accommodate recording inputs and DAW returns simultaneously, allowing engineers to move between tracking and mixing workflows at the push of a button.

Modular Neve Elements Integration
Supports configurable combinations of Elements 88R EQ, 88R Dynamics and 1084 EQ processors, allowing studios to select and expand their analogue processing capabilities.

Integrated E-Controller
Provides direct control of connected Elements processors using touch-sensitive encoders with LED halo displays, keeping essential processing adjustments on the console surface.

Elements Upstand Touchscreen
A high-resolution TFT touchscreen displays connected processors automatically, providing graphical control and visual feedback directly from the mixing position.

Integrated VCA Compression
Two digitally controlled VCA compressors support stereo and dual-mono operation, with flexible routing for mix bus, group and recording applications.

Intelligent Insert Routing
Integrates Elements processors and existing analogue outboard equipment through digitally controlled insert pathways, including the ability to cascade processors onto a single channel.

DAW Recall and Automation
The Element Control Plugin allows connected analogue processors to be controlled, recalled and automated directly from a DAW session.

Standalone Elements App
Provides graphical control of connected Elements hardware independently of the DAW, maintaining the sound of genuine analogue circuitry.

Dual-Input Channel Strips
Independent digitally controlled recording and mixing trim levels allow precise signal management when working with multiple sources.

Flexible Auxiliary and Cue Mixing
Stereo cue sends, auxiliary buses and additional monitoring options support performer headphone mixes, external effects and recording sessions.

Professional Solo and Monitoring Controls
Offers Solo-in-Place, AFL and PFL modes, along with isolation functions and global solo controls for detailed session monitoring.

Expandable Microphone Preamp Configuration
Supports external 1073OPX microphone preamps, allowing studios to expand their recording setup without requiring integrated console preamps.

Smart Routing and Group Mixing
Combines flexible signal routing, four mono groups, group pan controls and 500 Series smart-routing capabilities for recording, stem creation and mixing.

General Specifications
Console Type: Fully resettable analogue mixing console
Channel Count: 24
Maximum Mix Inputs: 48
Channel Architecture: Dual-input channel strips
Stereo Mix Bus: Marinair transformer-coupled, derived from Neve 80 Series consoles
Mono Groups: 4
Faders: 100 mm long-throw
Manufacturing: United Kingdom

Channel Configuration
Recording Inputs: 24
DAW Returns: 24
Direct Outputs: 24, digitally controlled
Input Trim: Digitally controlled
Recording and Mixing Trim: Independently adjustable
Channel Metering: 8-stage LED PPM meters
Channel Inserts: 24 switchable balanced inserts
Insert Connection: TRS
Insert Routing: Switchable to Input C
Input Selection: Record and Mix modes

Auxiliary Sends and Monitoring
Mono Auxiliary Sends: 3
Auxiliary Send Options: Level control, pre/post-fader selection
Stereo Cue Send: Marinair transformer-coupled voltage mixing
Additional Cue Mixing: Aux 2 and Aux 3 configurable as a second stereo cue mix
Headphone Outputs: 2, front-mounted
Talkback: Supported
Solo Modes: Solo-in-Place (SIP), After-Fader Listen (AFL), Pre-Fader Listen (PFL)
Solo Operation: Latching and momentary
Solo Isolation: Channels, groups and reverb returns
Group Pan: Mono and stereo stem routing

Integrated Dynamics Processing
Compressor Type: Digitally controlled VCA
Number of Compressors: 2
Operating Modes: Dual mono or stereo
Routing Applications: Mix bus, groups, 1073 preamps and DI signal paths
Routing System: 500 Series Smart Routing

Neve Elements Integration
Supported Processors: Elements 88R EQ, Elements 88R Dynamics, Elements 1084 EQ
Elements Processing Channels: 8 per processor unit
Processor Connection: Analogue insert send and return pathways
Insert Matrix: Intelligent digitally controlled routing
Processor Cascading: Supported
External Outboard Integration: Supported
External Microphone Preamps: Up to three Neve 1073OPX units
Maximum External 1073OPX Preamp Channels: 24

Console Controls and Display
Elements Controller: Integrated E-Controller
Controller Encoders: 4 touch-sensitive encoders
Encoder Indicators: LED halo displays
Elements Display: High-resolution TFT touchscreen
Display Position: Console upstand
Processor Control: Console surface, touchscreen, standalone application and DAW plugin
Processor Recall: Digital recall of analogue hardware settings

Software and DAW Integration
Standalone Software: Neve Elements App
DAW Integration: Element Control Plugin
Processor Parameter Recall: Supported
DAW Session Recall: Supported
DAW Timeline Automation: Supported
Standalone Processor Control: Supported