Neve Genesys

Arlo · July 3rd, 2008, 06:45 AM

Anyone used this yet? It looks very inviting to me.

I certainly don't need 32 channels but the smaller version would go nicely in my studio.

octatonic · July 3rd, 2008, 06:49 AM

At a base price of $50k you'll be hard pressed to find anyone here that has one.
Looks great though- if I was in the market for a mid format console it would be a shootout between this, the new API and the Tonelux.

I'm going to stick with my D&R for a couple of years longer though.

Arlo · July 3rd, 2008, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by octatonic

At a base price of $50k you'll be hard pressed to find anyone here that has one.
Looks great though- if I was in the market for a mid format console it would be a shootout between this, the new API and the Tonelux.

I'm going to stick with my D&R for a couple of years longer though.

I saw the new API at the NAMM show and talked to the rep about it. That looked killer as well. There was a cardiac surgeon there who was a guitar player and he was going to get one I think. I am sure he has the coin.

The price is steep.

octatonic · July 3rd, 2008, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Arlo

I saw the new API at the NAMM show and talked to the rep about it. That looked killer as well. There was a cardiac surgeon there who was a guitar player and he was going to get one I think. I am sure he has the coin.

The price is steep.

Indeed- sounds great though.

Do you know Tonelux?
IMHO the best deal going- you can get in for about $10k for a small 8 input system with a couple of comps and buy as you go.
Everything is rackmounted so easy to truck about- sound is superb.

http://www.tonelux.com

Worth checking out.

Arlo · July 3rd, 2008, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by octatonic

Indeed- sounds great though.

Do you know Tonelux?
IMHO the best deal going- you can get in for about $10k for a small 8 input system with a couple of comps and buy as you go.
Everything is rackmounted so easy to truck about- sound is superb.

http://www.tonelux.com

Worth checking out.

Octatonic, thanks for the heads up on Tonelux. The price sure is right! I am gonna do a little research have you any suggestions on sound clips of it in action?

Looks nice!

octatonic · July 4th, 2008, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Arlo

Octatonic, thanks for the heads up on Tonelux. The price sure is right! I am gonna do a little research have you any suggestions on sound clips of it in action?

Looks nice!

No worries.
Have a look at the Tonelux Youtube Channel

Arlo · July 4th, 2008, 06:55 AM

In 1997 my friend Russell Whitaker was refurbing a Neve 8058 which once belonged to Ian Anderson. He had 8 modules wired up in a rack with a homemade power supply.

Before the complete board was restored we used them 8 Chanel's to make many albums with. I remember we would have this jerry rigged unit sitting on the side of the SSL SL6056E, G Series.

I used it on a Celtic album I was recording and man the quality of the tracks was just stunning.

I would like to have that rack here in my studio

Here is the Brent Averill Neve Module Rack for $2300.00 this is where I might go I think. http://www.audiolot.com/proaudio/sales/products?id=248

Does Tonelux offer nodules?

Interesting Tonelux vid here:

octatonic · July 4th, 2008, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Arlo

Here is the Brent Averill Neve Module Rack for $2300.00 this is where I might go I think. http://www.audiolot.com/proaudio/sales/products?id=248

Not sure you know this..... the Brent Averill rack is empty- that is the list price for the empty rack.
You then need to spend around $2300 per channel.
Not the cheapest way to get into it.

Josh from Audiolot posts a lot on gearslutz- might be worth contacting him on there if you have questions. Great guy btw.

Do you just need channels or do you want a mixer?
If you want a mixer, go Tonelux.
If you just want channels, then API lunchbox is great.
I have a bunch of API 500 series pres and they are great value for money- different tone to Neve but still a great rock n roll tone.

Tim Armstrong · July 4th, 2008, 07:30 PM

I hear really REALLY good things about the Toft ATB boards...

Unfortunately for me, I have a Behringer budget...

Ick!

Cheers, Tim

octatonic · July 5th, 2008, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Tim Armstrong

I hear really REALLY good things about the Toft ATB boards...

Unfortunately for me, I have a Behringer budget...

Ick!

Cheers, Tim

Very good, affordable board, the Toft.
The best buy out of the made in china options.

Arlo · July 5th, 2008, 09:22 AM

I was thinking Averill would be a way to start adding modules but I suppose you are right it would be better economically speaking to consider something different.

API lunchbox sounds cool too.

I have a friend who works for CalRec and has been in the studio equip biz for many years. I bet he has some good connections on some used gear.

I have always wanted just a couple of Neve modules. Someday soon I hope.

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July 4th, 2008, 06:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
Arlo Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Maine [in a van down by the river] Age: 50 Posts: 2,225	In 1997 my friend Russell Whitaker was refurbing a Neve 8058 which once belonged to Ian Anderson. He had 8 modules wired up in a rack with a homemade power supply. Before the complete board was restored we used them 8 Chanel's to make many albums with. I remember we would have this jerry rigged unit sitting on the side of the SSL SL6056E, G Series. I used it on a Celtic album I was recording and man the quality of the tracks was just stunning. I would like to have that rack here in my studio Here is the Brent Averill Neve Module Rack for $2300.00 this is where I might go I think. http://www.audiolot.com/proaudio/sales/products?id=248 Does Tonelux offer nodules? Interesting Tonelux vid here: __________________ My music? It is free for my friends.

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Tim Armstrong Moderator Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Berlin, Maryland, USA Age: 49 Posts: 8,407	I hear really REALLY good things about the Toft ATB boards... Unfortunately for me, I have a Behringer budget... Ick! Cheers, Tim __________________ http://www.moodswingers.org

July 5th, 2008, 09:22 AM	#11 (permalink)
Arlo Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Maine [in a van down by the river] Age: 50 Posts: 2,225	I was thinking Averill would be a way to start adding modules but I suppose you are right it would be better economically speaking to consider something different. API lunchbox sounds cool too. I have a friend who works for CalRec and has been in the studio equip biz for many years. I bet he has some good connections on some used gear. I have always wanted just a couple of Neve modules. Someday soon I hope. __________________ My music? It is free for my friends.