Universal Audio UAD2 Neve 64 DSP Card (Macintosh and Windows)

The UAD2 Neve 64 combines the classic sound of Neve with Universal Audio's revolutionary new DSP acceleration hardware. Neve 64 brings the coveted Neve sound directly to your DAW and makes your mixes "sound like a record" with all the sonic quality and "polish" that Neve consoles are renowned for.

The Neve 64 offers 64 Channels* of the Neve 88RS console @44.1/24. and includes all 7 Neve plug-ins(88RS, 1073/1073SE, 1081/1081SE, 33609/33609SE) and with the included UAD$100 voucher will save you $250 vs. buying a card and the 7 Neve plug-ins separately.

88RS
The Neve 88 Series analog console represents the best of all Neve designs that came before it. Considered the ultimate console for modern features and reliability, it is also heralded as one of the best-sounding consoles ever made by veterans of both the audio and film communities. The 88RS has found a home in some of the finest rooms and scoring stages around the world, including Ocean Way, Abbey Road, AIR, The Village, Sony Pictures, 20th Century Fox and Skywalker Sound.

Originally designed by Neve in 1970, the Neve 1073 channel module is derived from revered Neve consoles such as the 8014. The 1073 is famous for adding otherwise unattainable sheen and clarity to music tracks. Modeling the 3-band EQ and high-pass filter with painstaking detail and thoroughness, Universal Audio's Neve 1073 EQ delivers the same sonic experience of its analog cousin with exacting detail. At no extra charge, the 1073 EQ includes a DSP optimized 1073SE EQ for high instance counts.

The Neve 1081 channel module was first produced in 1972 by Neve, and was used to provide the mic/line amp and EQ sections in consoles such as the Neve 8048. Vintage 8048 consoles, with 1081 modules, are still in wide use today- at classic facilities such as The Village in Los Angeles- and have been chosen by artists ranging from The Rolling Stones to The Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Derived from the original Neve 2254 compressor, circa 1969, the 33609 stereo bus compressor/limiter utilizes a bridged-diode gain reduction circuit and many custom transformers. The uniquely musical character of this circuit made the 33609 a studio standard since its release. Every detail of the original unit is captured, and matches its hardware counterpart with absolute precision. The 33609 plug-in includes a DSP-optimized 33609SE which allows for higher instance counts.

Like all other UAD2 cards the Neve 64 can run any of the UAD2 plug-in collection including favorites like the UA LA-2A, Fairchild 670 and Plate 140. Use the included UAD$100 plug-in voucher at the UA online store 24/7 to select from UA's entire library of world-class plug-ins and customize your own UAD2 plug bundle. Preview the current lineup of plug-ins via fully functional 14-day demos. Audition each one to hear how it works for your music and buy the plug-ins you really want.

The Neve 64 also comes equipped with UA's 7 "Mix Essentials" (a $300+ value) featuring studio staples like the UA 1176SE Compressor/Limiter, Pultec EQP-1A Program Equalizer, RealVerb Pro Room Modeler, and CS-1 Channel Strip.

The UAD Neve is the ONLY officially Neve(R) licensed plug-in solution for desktop systems, which is your guarantee of authenticity, and exacting emulation quality.

Gotta have the Neve sound? Here it is at a price you can afford. Get Neve!

*32/64/128 channel counts are based on Mono instances of the Neve 88RS channel strip @44.1kHz/24-bit, with full EQ, cut filters, and EITHER the Gate/Exp *or* Comp/Limit enabled and LoadLock = OFF.

Technical Info

Specifications
High-bandwidth x1 PCI Express (PCIe) card (can be used in x1/x4/x8 and x16 slots, PCIe 2.0 compatible)

Form Factor:
- UAD2 Solo Low-Profile, Half-Height, Short PCIe card designed to fit modern small form factor systems
- UAD2 Duo/Quad Full-Height, Short PCIe card for easy installation even in compact PC cases

1, 2 or 4 Analog Devices SHARC 21369 floating-point processors

2.5X(Solo), 5X(Duo), 10X(Quad) the power of UAD1*
- *UAD2 individual plug-in instances per DSP chip will vary based on the plug-in combination selected with the average session being around 2.5x

World's best plug-in library with premier titles from Neve(R), Roland(R), Moog(R), SPL(R), Pultec, and more...

Multi-card support for up to 8 cards - mix and match up to 4 UAD2's and 4 UAD1/1e/Xpanders in one system/group

Cross-Platform for Mac OS X Tiger(10.4), Leopard(10.5) and Windows XP/x64, Vista32/64

VST and AU Support:
- NOTE: RTAS is NOT supported in Version 5.0 software. RTAS support will be available in a future software update

44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz sample rate support

Cutting edge drivers - optimized for modern multi-thread and multi-processor architectures

Real-time and faster than real-time processing for mix bounces (unlike some other DSP solutions)

High-speed memory bus for running reverb/delay type effects (unlike some other DSP solutions)

LiveTrack(TM) (Low-Latency Mode) allows UAD2 plug-ins to behave just like host plug-ins with no additional latency added* - now you can use UAD2 plug-ins for monitoring, tracking and instrument processing:
- Only works on select hosts. See the compatibility page for more details.

SessionMap(TM) bi-directional UAD1<>UAD2 session compatibility* (via ID sharing) and in session multi-card DSP management - use your UAD1 alongside your UAD2, or work with other collaborators using UAD:
- *Session recall is limited to availability of plug-in authorizations and available hardware
- *Nigel has been discontinued for UAD2
- *As of v5.0 the following Powered Plug-Ins are not yet available for UAD2
-- Roland RE-201
-- Precision Maximizer
-- Precision De-Esser
-- Precision Buss Compressor
-- Precision Enhancer kHz
-- SPL Transient Designer
-- VCA VU

- These Powered Plug-Ins are currently being ported to UAD2, and will be released very soon in a software update. If you already own any of these plug-ins on UAD1, you can still crossgrade your UAD1 plug-in licenses to UAD2. Just download the latest version software when it becomes available and update your Authorization File.

L.O.D.E.(TM) (Live Optimizing DSP Engine) the UAD2's DSP engine automatically balances resources to maximize your plug-in instantiations

LoadLock(TM) reserves maximum DSP for guaranteed Plug-In loading

Redesigned Plug-In Toolbar and Meter & Control Panel application featuring...
- UAD2/UAD1 resource metering
- Improved preset management, with easy cut/copy/paste between SE and full versions
- Demo management, and plug-in purchase direct from the plug-in toolbar
- Simplified Registration/Authorization process - no more copying of card ID's or serials
- Help and support tab to get you up and running and to keep you going

Featuring UAi(TM) UA's unique modeling technology that captures the real magic of analog

14-day full function Demo for all plug-ins so you can try before you buy

Powered Plug-Ins(TM) available 24/7 @ uaudio.com

Easy license transfer for existing UAD1/1e/Xpander users

Great launch crossgrade promotions for all existing UAD1/1e/Xpander users

Designed and Made in U.S.A.

Minimum System Requirements:
Windows:
Microsoft Windows XP (Home, Professional, or x64 Edition), Windows Server 2003, or Windows Vista (x86 or x64)

Macintosh:
Mac OS X 10.4.x "Tiger" or 10.5.x "Leopard", Processor upgrade cards are not officially supported

General:
1 available PCIe (PCI Express) x1/x4/x8 or x16 slot

256 MB RAM (512 MB is strongly recommended)

1024 x 768 or higher resolution monitor

CD-ROM drive or internet connection for software installation

125 MB available hard drive space for UAD2 or UAD1 installation

250 MB available hard drive space for combined UAD2 plus UAD1 installation

Internet connection required for registration and plug-in authorization

Compatible VST or Audio Units plug-in host application software.

Multi-Card (Add More DSP!)
Need more raw DSP horsepower to run more UAD plugs in your mixes or simply want to run all your sessions at higher sample rates? The UAD was designed as a multi-card system allowing up to 4 UAD2 cards and 4 UAD1 cards to run on an OSX Mac/Win XP/Vista computer/expansion chassis system. Your existing plug-in licenses can be used across cards after registering a new card to your my.uaudio.com account and downloading the new plug authorization file.

Easily expand your DSP power with extra cards (up to 4 UAD1/1e/Xpander, and 4 UAD2 Cards per system)

L.O.D.E. (Live Optimizing DSP Engine) the UAD2's DSP engine automatically balances resources to maximize your plug-in instantiations

Plug-In Licenses Valid for up to 4 UAD2 and 4 UAD1 cards in a system ( no need to re-purchase)

Use any combination of cards (PCI or PCIe)

Provides 64 channels of Neve 88RS console. Loaded with 7 UAD Neve plug-ins, plus $100 voucher.