88C

Iconic Sound Quality: Delivers the renowned Neve 88R sound, offering warm, smooth, and musical compression while preserving natural tone.

Versatile Dynamics Control: Adaptive attack, release, and ratio settings ensure precise transient response across various studio applications.

Professional Studio Character: Provides the signature polished sound associated with world-class studios like Abbey Road and Capitol Studios.

Compact and Portable Design: Desktop-friendly and powered via USB-C for portability and convenience.

Standalone or Paired Use: Functions independently or as a perfect partner for the Neve 88M preamp.

High-Quality Connections: Professional balanced TRS inputs and outputs for seamless studio integration.

Comprehensive Metering: Three meters display input, gain reduction, and output for detailed monitoring.

Advanced Limiting and Filtering: Features brick wall limiting, adaptive sidechain filtering, and anti-breathe technology for clean and controlled sound.

True Bypass Functionality: Allows direct input-output comparison to ensure mix integrity.

Flexible Channel Options: Operates as mono, dual, or stereo-linked channels for diverse recording and mixing needs.

General Specifications

Dual-channel desktop dynamics processor

USB-powered with USB3 Type-C connection

Adaptive attack and auto-release technology

Designed for mono, dual mono, or stereo operation

Compact dimensions for desktop use

Audio Specifications

Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz, ±0.02dB

Dynamic range: >110dB

Total harmonic distortion + noise (THD+N): 0.004% at +10dBu, 1kHz

Maximum input level: +21dBu

Input impedance: ≈24kΩ

Output impedance: ≈50Ω

Signal headroom: +21.6dBu at 1kHz (<0.5% THD)

Noise floor: -89dBu (bypassed: <-117dBu)

Input/Output metering range: -30dBu to +20dBu

Inter-channel crosstalk: >-100dBr

Dimensions and Weight

Height: 76mm (3 inches)

Width: 182mm (7.2 inches)

Depth: 203mm (8 inches)

Weight: 1.32kg (2.91lbs)

Heat dissipation: <5 watts

Voltage: USB3 compliant

Current: <900mA

Connectivity

Power: USB3 Type-C connection

2x balanced line-level inputs via ¼" TRS jacks

2x balanced line-level outputs via ¼" TRS jacks

2x sidechain key inputs via ¼" TRS jacks

Compressor Controls and Features

Input signal metering with true analog LED indicators

Threshold range: +18dBu to -30dBu

Ratio settings: 1:1 to Limiting (1.5:1, 2:1, 4:1, 8:1 selectable)

Gain reduction (G/R) metering: 0.5dB to 50dB

Attack time: 1.5ms to 5ms (adaptive), 0.1ms (fast attack enabled)

Release time: 0.03s to 3s (manual) or adaptive (auto-release)

Makeup gain range: 0 to +30dB

Bypass function: True bypass with white meter indication

Link mode for stereo operation: Gain reduction linking across channels

Sidechain high-pass filter (HPF): 80Hz, 125Hz, 300Hz options

Sidechain key input: External signal triggering for dynamic effects

Included Accessories

88C Dual Desktop Dynamics unit

USB C to USB C cable (black)

Quick Start Guide