Aspartofourpolicyofcontinualproductimprovement,wereservetherighttoalterspecificationswithoutnoticebutwithdueregardtoallcurrentlegislation. Disclaimer:TheinformationinthismanualhasbeencarefullycheckedandisbelievedHowever,noresponsibilityistakenbyAMS-Neveforinaccuracies,errorsoromissionsnoranyliabilityassumedforanylossordamageresultingeitherdirectlyorindirectlyfromuseoftheinformationcontainedwithin. Trademarks:Alltrademarksarethepropertyoftheirrespectiveownersandareherebyacknowledged. -2- are not to be copied or to be accurate at the time of publication. 4081 User Manual Issue 2 Table of Contents Health & Safety Notice.....................................................................................................................................2 Introduction........................................................................................................................................................4 Channel Controls..............................................................................................................................................5 Rear Connectors...............................................................................................................................................6 Installing the software – PC............................................................................................................................10 USB Driver.............................................................................................................................10 4081 Software........................................................................................................................11 Standalone Control Setup – PC.....................................................................................................................13 Communications Port..............................................................................................................14 MIDI Port Setup.....................................................................................................................15 Reset Current Rack / Reset All Racks.........................................................................................15 Checkboxes...........................................................................................................................15 Installing the software – Mac.........................................................................................................................17 Pro Tools Control Setup...................................................................................................................................19 Technical / Physical Information...................................................................................................................23 Dimensions.......................................................................................................................................................23 Power Requirements.......................................................................................................................................23 Audio Specification........................................................................................................................................23 Head Office: AMS Neve Billington Road Burnley Lancashire England BB11 5UB Phone: +44 (0) 1282 457 011 Fax: +44 (0) 1282 417 282 London Office: +44 (0) 2074 323 858 Email:info@ams-neve.com Web: Support: -3- 4081 User Manual Issue 2 Introduction The 4081 Quad Mic Preamp builds on the incredible success of the 1081 and 1081R modules and provides both powerful control and legendary Neve sound. Perfect for vocals, ADR and Foley recording, the 4081 features make it the number one choice for any studio, OB truck or live stage environment. Every function of the 4081 can be controlled directly from the front panel or by remote control using a Mac or Intel based computer with Neve Remote Control software. This provides a simple and elegant solution for users of ProTools, Nuendo, Cubase and similar DAW systems. Multiple 4081 units can be linked together to create up to 64 independent channels of Mic Preamps or Line Level inputs, all controlled from a single point. An optional Digital module provides a Firewire/AES interface with four channels of A/D and D/A conversion to either AES or Firewire. An Insert point is available before the A/D converter on each channel to allow external, analogue outboard equipment to be switched into the signal path. • Legendary Neve microphone preamp design. • Four genuine 1081 Mic preamp channels in a single 8.5” wide unit. • Two units can be fastened together to provide 8-channels in a single 19” unit. • Remote control using a Mac/Intel computer and the Neve remote control software. • XLR Mic input can be switched between Mic and electronically balanced Line. • Switchable 48V Phantom power supply. • Digital I/O Option: ...