AMS Neve 1081R Remote Microphone Preamplifier Rack (Loaded - Demo)

The AMS Neve 1081R is a microprocessor-controlled 12-slot rack with a choice of two mic preamps, the Neve 1081 and Air Montserrat (from the vintage Air Montserrat console).  This rack comes fully loaded with 6 of each. Working closely with the late Sir George Martin, Mr. Rupert Neve designed three unique consoles that were commissioned for AIR Studios. The first console, A4792, was designed in 1977 and earmarked for AIR's facility on the island of Montserrat. Among the many groundbreaking design features found in these desks were remote controlled preamps. According to Mr. Neve, the optimal signal path for recording is the shortest one between mic and recording. The remote preamps, operated from the desk, enabled the preamps to be very close to the source in the live room. They also bypassed the added junctions and soldering points of a wall-mounted mic box or snake. The 12-slot Neve 1081R rack can be populated with the 1081, Air Montserrat preamps, or any combination of the two to cov