BEST OF BOTH WORLDS:
The center of the studio is the 1984 NEOTEK Series IIIc. Consider this the heart of the studio. All signals can be sent anywhere. With 34-inputs, 24 busses, 6 aux sends, 6 stereo sub-groups, this in-line console has enough options to handle any audio/recording/mixing/routing needs.
Every channel has a very musical stackable/sweepable 4-band parametric EQ.
Each channel has 24 buss out switches while in record mode. These change to sub-group sends in Mixdown mode and are handy for creating instrument sub-groups, submixes, stems, effects sends, etc. Parallel compression is made very easy. Try an analog mix!
The console easily integrates into either an analog, digital, or hybrid workflow. Easily spread out your mixes to take full advantage of the analog environment, or use a hybrid approach. That is, use your favorite plug-ins and pick and choose what channels / busses / groups / stems / etc that you want to send out to the analog outboard gear. Every in/out is on the patchbay.
Metering is switchable from LED to PEAK on every channel using high-quality segment meters. VU meters can display any external input.
Note: The console was retro-fitted back in 1995 with VCA automation for mute and levels. It has it’s own Mac 7100 computer running JL Cooper MAGI II automation with a remote unit. Each channel has a bypass switch. Most people just leave this off for obvious reasons but we thought it was interesting to mention. Plus, turning on the old Mac gives one perspective, like realizing the $4000 you just spent on a new Mac tower is kinda funny.
Mute Groups:
There are 2 “scenes” on the console by way of mute groups. Each input channel can join either Mute Group “A” or Mute Group “B” and can be engaged in the master section. This is handy for soloing drums in the recording phase or any 2 groups of your choice.
A ‘Mute Lock’ switch on the master module suspends the mute functionality for each channel. This allows you to set up an on-the-fly mute scenario. Releasing the ‘Mute Lock’ switch engages your mix. Great for spontaneous breakdowns, dub mixes, etc.
More information:
If you are planning on engineering a session here, the manual is a short read: Neotek Series IIIc manual.
Although not a household name even in audio engineer circles, Neotek consoles (Chicago) are praised for their sound and many studios use them. Steve Albini‘s Electrical Audio has a Neotek (now Sytek Audio, Inc.) Elite and a Series II. This is where I learned about these consoles back in 1994 while recording my old band’s debut album. (The company is now Sytek-Audio-Systems and still manufacture consoles and microphone preamps)
Console
NEOTEK Series IIIc
BEST OF BOTH WORLDS:
The center of the studio is the 1984 NEOTEK Series IIIc. Consider this the heart of the studio. All signals can be sent anywhere. With 34-inputs, 24 busses, 6 aux sends, 6 stereo sub-groups, this in-line console has enough options to handle any audio/recording/mixing/routing needs.
Every channel has a very musical stackable/sweepable 4-band parametric EQ.
Each channel has 24 buss out switches while in record mode. These change to sub-group sends in Mixdown mode and are handy for creating instrument sub-groups, submixes, stems, effects sends, etc. Parallel compression is made very easy. Try an analog mix!
The console easily integrates into either an analog, digital, or hybrid workflow. Easily spread out your mixes to take full advantage of the analog environment, or use a hybrid approach. That is, use your favorite plug-ins and pick and choose what channels / busses / groups / stems / etc that you want to send out to the analog outboard gear. Every in/out is on the patchbay.
Metering is switchable from LED to PEAK on every channel using high-quality segment meters. VU meters can display any external input.
Note: The console was retro-fitted back in 1995 with VCA automation for mute and levels. It has it’s own Mac 7100 computer running JL Cooper MAGI II automation with a remote unit. Each channel has a bypass switch. Most people just leave this off for obvious reasons but we thought it was interesting to mention. Plus, turning on the old Mac gives one perspective, like realizing the $4000 you just spent on a new Mac tower is kinda funny.
Mute Groups:
There are 2 “scenes” on the console by way of mute groups. Each input channel can join either Mute Group “A” or Mute Group “B” and can be engaged in the master section. This is handy for soloing drums in the recording phase or any 2 groups of your choice.
A ‘Mute Lock’ switch on the master module suspends the mute functionality for each channel. This allows you to set up an on-the-fly mute scenario. Releasing the ‘Mute Lock’ switch engages your mix. Great for spontaneous breakdowns, dub mixes, etc.
More information:
If you are planning on engineering a session here, the manual is a short read: Neotek Series IIIc manual.
Although not a household name even in audio engineer circles, Neotek consoles (Chicago) are praised for their sound and many studios use them. Steve Albini‘s Electrical Audio has a Neotek (now Sytek Audio, Inc.) Elite and a Series II. This is where I learned about these consoles back in 1994 while recording my old band’s debut album. (The company is now Sytek-Audio-Systems and still manufacture consoles and microphone preamps)