Neve 88R LBC – Precision. Power. Pure Neve DNA.

The Neve name has long been synonymous with the highest standards of audio excellence. With the 88R LBC, Neve brings the world-class dynamics of its flagship 88RS console to the 500-series format – compact, powerful, and ready for modern studios.

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Console Compression, Reimagined

At the heart of the 88R LBC lies the same VCA compressor circuit found in the revered 88RS console. This design, celebrated for its balance of transparency and musicality, has defined countless hit records. The 88R LBC distils that heritage into a portable form factor, ensuring engineers can achieve the same precision and sonic authority – whether on a vocal chain, mix bus, or mastering rig.

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Smarter Dynamics with Auto Make-Up Gain

One of the 88R LBC’s most distinctive features is Auto Make-Up Gain – an intelligent circuit that automatically adjusts output level as compression parameters change. This innovative workflow enhancement makes operation faster, more intuitive, and more musical, keeping levels consistent and creativity uninterrupted.

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Authentic Group Compression – Just Like the Console

Using the same technology found in the 88RS bus system, multiple 88R LBC units can be linked together via the sidechain to form true compression groups. This allows multiple channels to “breathe” together naturally – perfect for stereo stems or mix bus applications, offering the large-format workflow engineers know and love.

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Tailor Your Sound with Selectable Sidechain Filters

The selectable sidechain filter (Off / 80Hz / 125Hz / 300Hz) gives you precise control over how the 88R LBC compressor reacts to low frequencies. It’s ideal for shaping low-end heavy material, preserving kick energy, or fine-tuning transient response in complex mixes.

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Built for Today’s Studios – and Tomorrow’s

With over +27dBu headroom, >114dB dynamic range, and less than 0.008% distortion, the Neve 88R LBC delivers uncompromising performance. Optimised for VPR Alliance racks, it consumes less than 100mA RMS while maintaining the sonic integrity and reliability that define Neve’s legacy.

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The Legacy Continues

Designed and built by hand in Burnley, England, the 88R LBC embodies over six decades of Neve console design expertise. It’s more than just a compressor – it’s a bridge between vintage analog craftsmanship and modern studio innovation.

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