Neve 88R LBEQ is a fully parametric 500-series equalizer that brings the acclaimed sound of the flagship 88RS large-format console into a compact module. Designed for modern recording environments, the 88R LBEQ delivers the surgical precision, musical transparency, and total tonal authority that the 88R series is renowned for. Each of its four bands features continuously variable frequency, Q (bandwidth), and gain controls, making it one of the most flexible EQs available today.
With an impressive ±20 dB of gain available per band, this module handles everything from subtle enhancement to dramatic tonal reshaping. The high and low bands offer switchable shelving or bell curves, while the fully parametric mid-bands feature extensive frequency overlap, allowing for tight notching of problematic frequencies or broad, musical boosts. A dedicated EQ IN switch with a True Bypass design ensures the signal remains pristine when the EQ is disengaged, facilitating instant A/B comparisons.
KEY FEATURES
- Genuine Neve 88RS console equalization circuit in 500-series format
- 4 fully parametric bands with overlapping frequency ranges
- ±20 dB of gain/cut available on every band
- Continuously variable Q control ranging from 0.3 to 7
- Switchable Shelf/Bell modes for Low and High frequency bands
- Low Band: 33 Hz – 440 Hz (fully sweepable)
- High-Mid Band: 800 Hz – 9 kHz (perfect for vocal presence)
- EQ IN switch with True Bypass circuitry
- VPR Alliance compatible specification
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Type: 4-Band Parametric Equalizer, Solid State
- Format: 500 Series (Single Slot)
- Frequency Ranges: Low (33-440 Hz), Low-Mid (120 Hz-2 kHz), High-Mid (0.8-9 kHz), High (1.5-18 kHz)
- Headroom: +27.2 dBu @ 1kHz
- Distortion (THD+N): < 0.004%
- Dynamic Range: > 107 dB
- Noise Floor: -88 dBu
- Input Impedance: ≈24 kΩ
- Weight: 0.57 kg (1.26 lbs)
