Neve 8803 Stereoequalizer

Precise and versatile

The AMS Neve 8803 is a fantastic stereo equaliser that instantly brings a kind of "hi-fi" quality to whatever you use it on.

The broad frequency range of each band with an adjustable Q setting makes the EQ ideal for surgical frequency correction in recording, mixing or mastering or for broader strokes that affect larger areas.

The shelf options are incredibly useful and musical as well whilst the filters add that extra useful parameter.

This EQ isn't as colourful as other units, however it does have an inherent colour particularly in the low frequencies. The highs can sound harsh at times when boosted with a bell filter, so I tend to prefer the shelf option.

Larger dials would certainly make things easier to handle, but with so many options onboard, it would be hard to see how that could happen on a unit of this size.

It took me a few sessions to appreciate how useful this equaliser is and now it is part of my regular work flow for correcting certain ranges whilst enhancing others simultaneously.

With so many options, the Neve 8803 is ideal as a primary equaliser, after which a more colourful unit might further enhance your sonic sculpture.

Highly recommended.

Good choice for beginners

Very versatile equalizer with tons of options for precise sound sculpting.