Neve 88R LBC 500 Series Compressor

Classic Neve console dynamics in a compact 500-series format.

The Neve 88R LBC 500 Series Compressor brings the legendary sound and behavior of the Neve 88R large-format console directly into your rack. Designed for engineers who demand precision, musicality, and unmistakable Neve character, this compressor delivers smooth, controlled dynamics with exceptional clarity and punch.

Perfect for tracking, mixing, and buss compression, the 88R LBC excels on vocals, drums, bass, guitars, and stereo stems—adding polish without sacrificing transient detail.

Key Features

• Authentic Neve 88R Console Dynamics

  • Based on the compressor circuit from the iconic Neve 88R large-format console

   

• 500 Series Format

  • Fits any standard 500-series rack or lunchbox

   

• Flexible Compression Control

  • Continuously variable threshold, ratio, attack, and release

   

• Feed-Forward / Feed-Back Modes

  • Switchable topology for modern precision or classic console response

   

• Soft Knee Compression

  • Smooth, musical gain reduction ideal for vocals and program material

   

• Sidechain High-Pass Filter

  • Prevents low frequencies from over-triggering compression

   

• Blend (Parallel Compression) Control

  • Mix dry and compressed signals directly from the front panel

   

• High-Quality VCA Design

  • Transparent, low-distortion performance with fast transient response

   

• Precision Gain Reduction Meter

  • Clear visual feedback for accurate dynamic control

   

Specifications

• Format: 500 Series Module

• Compression Type: VCA

• Threshold Range: Continuously variable

• Ratio: Variable (from gentle control to limiting)

• Attack Time: Variable

• Release Time: Variable

• Knee: Soft knee

• Sidechain Filter: High-pass filter (switchable)

• Topology Modes: Feed-Forward / Feed-Back

• Blend Control: Yes (parallel compression)

• Metering: Gain reduction LED meter

• Power Requirement: Standard 500-series rack power

• Build Quality: Premium Neve components, metal chassis

Ideal Applications

• Vocal tracking and mixing

• Drum buss and individual drum channels

• Bass and guitar control

• Stereo buss and subgroup compression

• Post-production and broadcast audio