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Rupert Neve Designs 5088
Rupert Neve Designs 5088
Rupert Neve Designs 5088
Rupert Neve Designs 5088
Rupert Neve Designs 5088
Rupert Neve Designs 5088
Rupert Neve Designs 5088
Rupert Neve Designs 5088
Rupert Neve Designs 5088
Rupert Neve Designs 5088
Rupert Neve Designs 5088
Rupert Neve Designs 5088
Rupert Neve Designs 5088
Rupert Neve Designs 5088
Rupert Neve Designs 5088
Rupert Neve Designs 5088
Rupert Neve Designs 5088
Rupert Neve Designs 5088
Rupert Neve Designs 5088
Rupert Neve Designs 5088
Rupert Neve Designs 5088
Rupert Neve Designs 5088
Rupert Neve Designs 5088
Rupert Neve Designs 5088
Rupert Neve Designs 5088
Rupert Neve Designs 5088
Rupert Neve Designs 5088
Rupert Neve Designs 5088
Rupert Neve Designs 5088
Rupert Neve Designs 5088
Rupert Neve Designs 5088
Rupert Neve Designs 5088

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Rupert Neve Designs 5088

Brand: rupert neve

Categories: Studio Consoles, Studio Gear

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In full working order, dating from around 2011. 32 channels with penthouse & meter bridge. 16 channels have ShadowMix automation.

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

In full working order, dating from around 2011. 32 channels with penthouse & meter bridge. 16 channels have ShadowMix automation.

New brokerage instruction. Located in mainland Europe.

Description

Rupert Neve Designs 5088 console for sale (mainland EU)

32 channels with penthouse & meter bridge (16 channels have ShadowMix automation). Comes with a custom-made producer desk (easily removable) and some spares (including an additional centre section).

Loaded with:
5032 preamp & EQ (4)
5015 preamp & Compressor (4)
5033 five-band EQ (8)
5043 dual channel compressor

  • Cable length to the remote patchbay is around 5m.
  • Most cabling is Van Damme Studio Grade.

We asked the owner for his thoughts about the console:

One of the strong suits of this console is that it’s totally modular so you can put the modules wherever you want. The console has 16 slots on the main desk (plus 9 slots on the master section). The expander has another 16 slots so in total you can fit 41 modules.
We have 4 different modules: the preamp with EQ, the preamp with compressor, the 5-band EQ and the dual compressor.
They all sound absolutely stellar, it’s a Neve design thru and thru. People are more familiar with the brand’s 500 series offerings, so it’s a sound people know. I would describe the sound as hi-fi, with an insane amount of depth and space.
Some modules have the “Silk” option, that when engaged adds a lot of character to the sound (more reminiscent of classic Neve consoles). 
The console runs on 90V rails so the headroom and noise floor are unbelievable. 
I think the true beauty of the console is not in the preamp or EQ modules per se. Just running sounds through the desk imparts this huge depth to the sound which is hard to describe. 
Rupert Neve always said this console is the best he ever designed, and having a vintage 8068 in our other studio I understand what he means by that.

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Note that this is a brokerage sale:

VAT payable may depend on your location (this desk is in the EU outside of the UK).

All information and photos have been provided by the seller. This is a brokerage sale by Soundgas on behalf of the owner. This item is not at Soundgas and we have not (sadly) had a chance to use it ourselves. As such, we can offer no guarantee on this item. It is the buyer’s responsibility to confirm details provided in the listing by the seller are to their satisfaction.

IMPORTANT: Due to the nature of this item it will need to be transported by private courier within Europe, or will need to be crated for overseas transport. The buyer should have access to a suitable engineer as even with careful handling it may need adjustment on arrival. Collection also possible.

International shipping is possible – please get in touch for a quote.

Full terms available on request.

Condition

Very good with signs of use. See photos for more information.

Voltage Information

Switchable voltage for use anywhere in the world - it will be set up ready for you to use before we ship.

Tax

Brokerage item - see detailed description for more information on tax status of this sale.

TESTIMONIALS

“If not a new language, then at least a very challenging, old dialect that will take me some time to assimilate. I’ve been waiting a long time for the challenge. Thank you @soundgasltd, she’s a beaut...and nobody prepares and packs like you fine folks.”

Justin Meldal-Johnsen

“The perfect place to hear, learn about and then buy your most wanted piece of vintage music gear! I've not only managed to buy a rare piece of equipment I really wanted, but I have the guarantee it's been serviced, and I got it from people who are clearly passionate and knowledgeable about what they do, as well as super friendly and responsive by email. Thoroughly recommended!”

Colleen / Cécile Schott

"DREAM. COME. TRUE. My music has taken me around the world a few times...and if you are like me and absolutely adore vintage gear...Soundgas is the stuff of LEGENDS. It's the shop that people like us search for our whole lives- fantastic and rare selections, and the technical know-how to repair and or mod these vintage items to get them into shape to flow with your modern setup."

Tom Gossin

"Just received my Roland RS 505 Paraphonic! Thanks so much - arrived very promptly, well packaged, in great condition and sounds amazing! Best seller."

Koko Hiras

"Excellent equipment, wonderful service. I fully recommend Soundgas to anyone in the vintage gear market and I will definitely be a return customer. The gear itself was exactly as advertised and in great condition."

Hallam Kite

"808 is up and running. It’s hard to stop playing it. Like even to eat. Extending testing is quality control and the quality of your stuff combined with customer service is one of the reasons Soundgas is so successful in my opinion."

Brett R

“If you are a vintage audio gear head then this is the place you have been looking for all your life. Pretty much any piece of classic or obscure kit that you are after is available here... But the clincher for me is that the gear they sell has been restored by their top techs (unless otherwise noted) which is really very important when dealing with, for example, synths from 30 years ago.”

Lincoln Barrett / High Contrast

Grabbed a Roland RE-201 (early edition killer pre-amp) and Roland DC-50. Absolutely STUNNING. These guys truly live up to the hype. They are meticulous in caring for the gear. Also, I have a few guitar pedal and plug-in emulations of tape-echo sounds and after plugging in the real unit I can't tell you how insane the difference is. It is incredible. Especially that tone from the early pre-amp! I am totally amazed. I am in heaven :) They made it safely to Nashville from the UK and were packed really really well! Thank you so much!! Worth every penny.

Chance Allen

“Imagine the perfect eBay.... with everything you never knew you wanted… and you can rest assured that your vintage and rare wobbly sound device will turn up on time and in one piece and possibly in even better condition that when it left the workshop. Soundgas - literally amazing."

Josh Lloyd-Watson & Tom McFarland - Jungle

"Packed with love and care. A stampede couldn't have crushed this thing. Works great and sounds like a dream. I love you Soundgas."

Ben Van Vlissingen

I have been buying vintage stuff for a long time from resellers/stores/techs. I've never been so surprised and pleased after opening! Just received a Roland RE-201 and VX55 mixer, they look and sound amazing! Thanks to Tony/Declan for the service and the Soundgas team will be back!

Dong Yun Seok

"Engaging with old gear can sometimes be filled with a lot of uncertainty, and I can't imagine what more could be done to reduce this aspect of it on top of the service you provide. Really phenomenal and I couldn't be happier."

Stephen Voinea

“The Space Echo made its way to me - it looks and sounds beyond dreams, thanks guys for your great service and communication.”

Julius Bonson

Just wanted to say thank you so much for your pinch roller and echo tape. I've had a space echo for years, been sent to a shop in NYC and it never worked quite right. After installing the roller and tape, my echo works like a dream. Really incredible expertise you all have! Thank you.

Andrew Potter

As good as it gets. Tony, Dec and team have been incredible, prompt communication, great advice and outstanding service. It really felt like my Polysix came from a loving home.

Ben Parm

"The packing job to get it over to the US was superb, and the sound and performance of my Space Echo exceeds all of my expectations. I hope to do business with Soundgas again in the future. Many thanks!”

Rhett Daily

"Soundgas offer a great service, sourcing esoteric gear that works great."

Tom Rowlands - Chemical Brothers

"Soundgas has an unbelievable selection of the cool, old stuff that’s hard to find. Tony knows his stuff and goes out of his way to make sure the transaction is a smooth one. Thanks guys!"

Tucker Martine - Flora Recording

Fantastic. From initial contact to the product landing at my door the service provided was outstanding. Safe and secure shipping, quality serviced product.

Tom Johnston

"Yes, sure, you can find a Space Echo on eBay, but you won’t find one like this — that’s certain. I am so pleased with my decision to buy from Soundgas, and suggest you stop your search now and just send them a message. You will undoubtedly find yourself writing an ecstatic review about yours in short time."

Ben Evolo

"Finally, a company that tracks down all those brilliant curiosities that bring so much character and personality to a studio."

Matthew Herbert

“I purchased a completely overhauled vintage valve Binson Echorec 2 T7E modified with varispeed, wet-only output, and a new paint job from Soundgas in early 2018. Tony and his team did an amazing job during every step of the purchase”

Matt Morton

"Soundgas provided the absolutely top service in terms of item quality as well as service and communication. Shipping was fast, packing was top notch. These people deserve the best reputation they already have. Many many thanks, guys."

Dupille Luc

“I’ve bought a number of items from Soundgas recently, and have been really impressed with their service. It takes the stress out of buying vintage gear to know it’s been properly (and faithfully) serviced or restored. Their after-sales service has also been exemplary. Highly recommended.”

David Wrench

Purchased a Juno-60 and it works beautifully. Having gotten one teched before, I knew it was worth paying a premium to get it future proofed and Soundgas does just that. Shipped professionally from the UK to USA. Appreciate their expertise and professional demeanor!

Eric Cullen

"Still in shock! Can not believe how good the seller is. This product was inspected, and shipped from the UK to the USA quicker than orders from my home state. Highly recommend these guys."

Thomas Tedesco

“I have bought two Moog synths from Soundgas over the past year, and I cannot say enough wonderful things about their selection of vintage products, the level of service, diligent responses to email, and expedient shipping with copious protective packaging. Soundgas is an impressive operation. My synths also sound amazing! These folks have made my vintage keyboard dreams come true in short order!”

J Yates

"When you are spending big money of vintage gear it's nice to have the confidence of impeccable service, sales and support... some of the best in the industry! Impeccable people, incredible equipment… my poor poor fiancé"

James DLR - Sofa Sound/Metalheadz

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