5088

Name: Rupert Neve Designs 5088
Brand: Rupert Neve Designs

Recording Console

From Rupert Neve Designs:

As his final word in fully discrete mixing design, the 5088 incorporates and improves upon many of the same analog concepts that made his original 80 series consoles so revered: single-sided, fully discrete amplification, bespoke audio transformers on every single input and output, bulletproof build quality, and unparalleled headroom and dynamic range. If you value sound quality above all else, the 5088 is the only choice.

In an era of ubiquitous DAWs, digital consoles, and endless plugins many engineers report that this “state of the art” equipment – which touts impressive-looking specifications and “enhanced” workflow – has removed the rich, expressive quality found in their older recordings, and often requires significantly more time & effort to make a mix gel. Additionally, it is always disappointing when an expensive digital tool becomes obsolete far too quickly. The 5088 was designed with a totally different philosophy – built to last, and to withstand the latest trend.

Each console is built to spec for each engineer, and can evolve as the needs in the studio shift with new technologies. Aside from its audible prowess and reliability, much of the 5088’s staying power is due to this adaptability. Because the 5088 is completely modular, channel strips and processing modules like EQ, microphone preamplification and dynamics can be added or removed to meet changing demands, eliminating the massive redundancies inherent in nearly every other console.

Specs

Configurations: Channel counts in multiples of 16 (e.g. 16, 32, 48, and beyond) as well as a smaller 8 channel frame
Core: Expandable 16 channel line mixer with 8 group busses, 8 auxiliary sends, 4 stereo effects returns and a stereo output buss
8 channel console with penthouse and meterbridge, dimensions: Width: 76 cm / 29.9 in; Depth: 105 cm / 41.3 in; Height: 58.2 cm / 22.9 in
8 channel console with penthouse and meterbridge, weight: Unloaded: 86.2 kg / 190 lbs; Loaded: 132.5 kg / 292 lbs
16 channel console with penthouse and meterbridge, dimensions: Width: 116.8 cm / 46 in; Depth: 105 cm / 41.3 in; Height: 58.2 cm / 22.9 in
16 channel console with penthouse and meterbridge, weight: Unloaded: 89.8 kg / 198 lbs; Loaded: 169 kg / 374 lbs
16 channel expansion with penthouse and meterbridge, dimensions: Width: 73 cm / 28.7 in; Depth: 105 cm / 41.3 in; Height: 58.2 cm / 22.9 in
16 channel expansion with penthouse and meterbridge, weight: Unloaded: 62.6 kg / 138 lbs; Loaded: 142.4 kg / 314 lbs
32 channel console with penthouse and meterbridge, dimensions: Width: 189.8 cm / 74.7 in; Depth: 105 cm / 41.3 in; Height: 58.2 cm / 22.9 in
32 channel console with penthouse and meterbridge, weight: Unloaded: 152.4 kg / 336 lbs; Loaded: 301.2 kg / 664 lbs
48 channel console with penthouse and meterbridge, dimensions: Width: 262.8 cm / 103.5 in; Depth: 105 cm / 41.3 in; Height: 58.2 cm / 22.9 in
48 channel console with penthouse and meterbridge, weight: Unloaded: 215 kg / 474 lbs; Loaded: 432.7 kg / 954 lbs
64 channel console with penthouse and meterbridge, dimensions: Width: 408.8 cm / 161 in; Depth: 105 cm / 41.3 in; Height: 58.2 cm / 22.9 in
64 channel console with penthouse and meterbridge, weight: Unloaded: 277. kg / 612 lbs; Loaded: 564.3 kg / 1244 lbs
Power consumption: 16 Channel Master: 825 Watts; 16 Channel Expander: 575 Watts; Penthouse Modules: approximately 10 Watts each
Audio connections, channel strip modules (16+ total): 2 x XLR-F, 1 x XLR-M, 1 x TRS
Audio connections, group channel modules (4 total): 3 x TRS, 2 x XLR-M
Audio connections, master monitor (1 total): 6 x XLR-F, 9 x XLR-M, 5 x TRS

Source: Rupert Neve Designs 5088 console page (Specifications & Resources)