Overview

Experience the unmistakable sound of a legendary large-format recording console—right from your desktop. The Neve 88M is a premium 2-channel USB audio interface that brings the renowned transformer-balanced microphone preamps from the iconic 88RS console into a compact, bus-powered recording solution. Designed and manufactured in the UK, the 88M delivers the unmistakable warmth, depth, and musicality that have defined countless hit records produced at world-class studios including Abbey Road, AIR Studios, and Capitol Studios.

Whether you’re recording vocals, acoustic instruments, guitars, bass, podcasts, or producing music on the go, the 88M provides exceptional analog front-end performance with pristine 24-bit/192kHz conversion. Unlike conventional audio interfaces, its custom Marinair transformers impart subtle harmonic richness and dimensionality, giving every recording the unmistakable Neve character before it even reaches your DAW.

Beyond its outstanding preamps, the 88M offers professional connectivity including balanced insert points for integrating external compressors or EQs during recording, ADAT optical expansion for adding up to eight additional channels, low-latency direct monitoring, and high-quality monitor and headphone outputs. USB bus-powered operation makes it equally at home in professional studios, mobile recording rigs, and home production environments.

If you’re searching for an interface that combines boutique analog recording quality with modern workflow flexibility, the Neve 88M delivers an authentic large-console recording experience in a compact desktop format.

Key Features

• Two genuine Neve 88RS transformer-balanced microphone preamps
• Custom Marinair transformers provide classic Neve warmth and harmonic character
• Premium 24-bit / 192kHz ESS A/D and D/A conversion
• Two Mic / Line / Hi-Z instrument inputs
• USB 3.0 high-speed audio interface with 10 inputs and 10 outputs
• ADAT optical I/O expands the system with up to eight additional channels
• Balanced insert send/return on both input channels for integrating analog outboard gear
• Latency-free hardware monitoring for recording and overdubbing
• Independent high-headroom headphone amplifier
• Balanced TRS monitor outputs
• USB bus-powered operation—no external power supply required
• Class-compliant operation with Core Audio and ASIO support
• Rugged all-metal chassis designed and manufactured in the UK
• Ideal for professional studios, mobile recording, music production, podcasting, and content creation.

 

 

Specifications

Computer Connectivity

• USB 3.0 (Type-B)
• Class-Compliant (Core Audio / ASIO)

Audio Resolution

• Up to 24-bit / 192kHz

Simultaneous I/O

• 10 Inputs × 10 Outputs

Microphone Preamps

• 2 × Transformer-balanced Neve 88RS Mic Preamps
• Custom Marinair Transformers

Analog Inputs

• 2 × XLR/TRS Combo (Mic / Line / Instrument)

Analog Outputs

• 2 × Balanced TRS Monitor Outputs
• 2 × Balanced TRS Through Outputs

Headphone Output

• 1 × ¼-inch TRS Stereo

Digital I/O

• 1 × ADAT Optical Input (8 Channels)
• 1 × ADAT Optical Output (8 Channels)

Insert Points

• 2 × Balanced TRS Insert Send/Return (Channels 1 & 2)

Phantom Power

• +48V Independent Per Channel

Monitoring

• Hardware Direct Monitoring
• Mono & Stereo Monitoring Modes

Power

• USB Bus Powered

Construction

• Heavy-duty Metal Chassis
• Designed & Manufactured in the UK

Dimensions

• Width: 182 mm
• Depth: 203 mm
• Height: 76 mm

Weight

• 1.68 kg (3.7 lbs.)