RIP Rupert Neve

[Charles Darwin]

Sad news indeed.

Back in the day when I was involved in that kind of thing the preferred way of doing things was to record it on a Neve and mix it on an SSL. Lot of studios were set up like that.

 

[H713]

The New York Times has since published an article which is also quite interesting and well-written.

Rupert Neve, the Father of Modern Studio Recording, Dies at 94 - The New York Times

 

[pjd3]

I was pleased to know that one of Ruperts Engineers of 8 years cited the DIY kit - SCA N72 as one of the closest topologies to the Neve design of that model. I thank Mr Neve for giving us wonderful circuits to place our signals through. Although I like my transparent preamps for many things, something often happens when instruments are recorded with my Neve like N72 preamp. Its sounds a little magical, and more finished.

 

[starcat]

RIP Rupert, a true legend.
Condolences to his family and beloved ones.