S49 MK3 is an Onboard polyphonic aftertouch and MPE capabilities mean deep, customizable expression with your virtual instruments, breathing new life into every sound
MIDI 2.0 compatibility means uncompromising control of your sound with stunning detail
1200 x 480mm high-resolution full-color display allows for precision browsing, tweaking, mixing, and more
CNC-machined housing comprises anodized aluminum with a bead-blasted surface for a design that’s both aesthetically pleasing and engineered for long-term use
RGB-backlit encoders, pads, keys, and wheels enable the use of the extremely versatile Light Guide
Format: 500 Series (Compatible with most 500 Series chassis)
Construction: Handcrafted in England by Neve engineers
Sound Character: Retains the original 2264A’s unique sonic characteristics with the same architecture, matching components, and original hand-wound transformers
Circuit Design: Diode-bridge limiter/compressor with high-headroom Class A/B design
SLAM means stereo limiter and microphone preamplifier
FET Limiters, Stereo Link, and VU Metering
No mic preamps or instrument inputs. Instead the tube sections are paralleled for lower noise and distortion
All pots are replaced with rotary switches for detented resettability and easier calibration
The mastering version has a true hard-wire bypass function, which is not possible on the regular version with mic preamps, etc. What was the Left Bypass, becomes the full Bypass (in stereo and hardwired). No separate L & R bypass buttons
True Neve 88RS mic preamp in a 500-series format, with transformer-coupled Mic input, electronically balanced Line and DI inputs and Line output
REGeneration feature allows Line and DI inputs to be fed through the Mic input transformer to inject the legendary Neve sound
Sweepable high pass filter can be switched in or out
Intelligent 48v phantom power function
-20dB pad and phase reversal features for Mic, Line & DI inputs
Signal Presence LED illuminates green from a level of -25dB and red from a level of +26dB Front combi-XLR connector for Mic input (XLR) and Line & DI inputs (1/4” TRS jack – LIFT switch eliminates potential ground loops when using unbalanced jack connectors in the front input
Compatible 500-series rack/enclosure with Power Supply and line-level input/output connectors required, not supplied.