8424E motorised fader console + 1073OPX Octal mic preamp bundle

Motorised Fader Control
Move between analogue mixing and DAW control from the console surface. Motorised faders provide hands-on level control and automation.

Included Octal Microphone Preamp
The included rackmount preamp adds eight mic/line/instrument channels to the console’s onboard preamps, supporting multichannel recording sessions.

Marinair Transformer Mixing
The stereo mix bus uses Neve’s transformer-coupled voltage-mixing design, bringing its established analogue character to the final mix.

Dual-Input Channel Strips
Keep recording sources and DAW returns connected simultaneously, with source switching for transitions between tracking and mixing.

Expanded Summing Capacity
The 48-input mixing mode accommodates larger sessions and additional hardware sources through the console’s analogue mix bus.

Integrated Elements Control
The E-Controller provides direct access to connected Elements processors, allowing optional analogue EQ and dynamics hardware to become part of the console workflow.

Built-In VCA Compression
Two digitally controlled compressors can be routed across the mix bus, groups or recording paths for flexible dynamics processing.

DAW-Driven Analogue Automation
Active Fader mode transfers DAW fader movements to the console’s analogue layer, keeping mix automation within the DAW session.

Snapshot Recall
Store console settings for later sessions. Routing, soft switches and motorised faders recall automatically, with guided recall for remaining pot positions.

Remote Preamp Operation
Control the included octal preamp remotely, keeping recording adjustments accessible when the rack is positioned away from the mixing desk.

Outboard Integration
Channel, group and stereo mix inserts accommodate external processors, while direct outputs support multitrack recording and flexible routing.

Group and Mix Processing
Mono groups support stem mixing, with shelving EQ on the groups and stereo mix bus plus stereo width adjustment.

Performer Monitoring and Communication
Cue sends, dual headphone outputs and talkback support recording sessions with performers in the control room or live room.

Expandable Analogue Processing
Add optional Elements EQ and dynamics processors as your studio grows, with software control and recall of connected hardware.

Console Configuration
Console Type: Analogue mixing console with motorised faders
Channel Count: 24
Maximum Simultaneous Mix Inputs: 48 mono signals
Primary Inputs per Channel: 2
Recording Inputs: 24
DAW Returns: 24
Channel Direct Outputs: 24
Mono Groups: 4
Stereo Mix Bus: Marinair transformer-coupled voltage mixing
Total Microphone Preamp Channels in Bundle: 10
Onboard Microphone Preamps: 2
External Microphone Preamps: 8
Console Instrument Inputs: 2 high-impedance DI inputs

Faders and Automation
Motorised Faders: 29
Channel Faders: 24
Group Faders: 4
Stereo Mix Fader: 1
Fader Travel: 100 mm
DAW Control: Supported
DAW Controls: Transport, levels, pan, sends and plug-in parameters
Active Fader Mode: DAW-driven analogue fader automation
Channel Displays: Digital scribble strips
Recall: Snapshot storage with automatic routing, soft-switch and motorised fader recall
Pot Recall: Guided recall system

Routing and Processing
Mono Auxiliary Sends: 3
Stereo Cue Send: 1
Stereo Effects Returns: 2
Balanced Insert Paths: 30 across channels, groups and stereo mix
Group EQ: 2-band shelving EQ on each mono group
Stereo Mix EQ: 2-band shelving EQ
Stereo Width Control: Included
Integrated Compressors: 2 digitally controlled VCA compressors
Compressor Routing: Mix bus, groups or recording paths
Elements Control: Integrated E-Controller
Optional Processing Expansion: Elements EQ and dynamics processors

Monitoring and Metering
Stereo External Inputs: 2
Loudspeaker Outputs: 3 stereo sets
Console Headphone Outputs: 2
Talkback: Talkback and return talkback
Channel Metering: 8-stage LED meters
Main Metering: Assignable backlit VU meters
Oscillator: Included

Octal Preamp
Channels: 8
Input Types: Microphone, line and instrument
Microphone Input Coupling: Marinair transformers
DI Circuit: Transformerless Class A
Microphone Gain: 20 dB to 70 dB
Line Gain: −20 dB to +20 dB
DI Gain: 30 dB to 60 dB
Gain Increments: 1 dB
Phantom Power: +48 V
Pad: −25 dB
High-Pass Filter: 80 Hz, 12 dB/octave
Polarity Reverse: Supported
Front Inputs: Mic/line combination inputs and instrument inputs
Rear Mic/Line Connections: D-Type
Monitoring: Separate stereo monitor path and front headphone output
Remote Control: Supported
Rack Height: 2U

Included Components
24-channel motorised fader analogue console
Eight-channel mic/line/instrument preamp