Designed and hand-built in England, the 88R LBEQ distills the precision, musicality, and transparency of the world’s most advanced large-format studio console into a compact, single-slot 500-series module. When used alongside the 88R LB and 88R LBC modules, engineers can create a fully authentic 88RS signal chain within a 500-series chassis, offering seamless integration and matched performance across the range.

With the same sonic pedigree trusted by iconic facilities such as Abbey Road, AIR Studios, and The Village, the 88R LBEQ brings elite-grade equalization to modern hybrid studios seeking uncompromised analogue tone shaping.

Flagship 88RS Equalization, Refined for 500-Series Workflows

The 88R LBEQ condenses the core analogue EQ topology of the 88RS console into a streamlined 500-series format, retaining the circuit behavior and sonic integrity that have made the flagship desk a reference point in world-class studios.

From subtle tonal shaping to intricate frequency surgery, the module offers true console-grade flexibility thanks to its ±20 dB gain per band, extensive frequency overlap, and smoothly adjustable Q. Its musical response, low phase shift, and broad headroom echo its large-format big brother, bringing authentic 88RS behavior to a modern, portable module.

Four Fully Parametric Bands for Total Tonal Authority

Low Band: Foundation, Weight, and Impact

With a sweepable range from 33 Hz to 440 Hz and ±20 dB of gain, the low band gives you absolute command over the bottom end.

Selectable standard or resonant shelving alongside wide or narrow bell curves allow you to add depth and punch to kick drums and bass instruments, tighten low-mid build-up, or cleanly carve space in dense mixes. Whether you want big, musical lows or precise control, this band delivers the foundation your mix needs.

Low-Mid Band: Warmth, Body, and Depth

Covering 120 Hz to 2 kHz with full control over gain and Q (0.3 to 7), this band is your tool for shaping the heart of a mix.

Enhance warmth and fullness in toms, brass, and guitars - or surgically remove unwanted boxiness, mud, and resonance. Its wide shaping capability makes it equally powerful for tone building and problem solving.

High-Mid Band: Presence, Clarity, and Expression

Spanning 0.8 kHz to 9 kHz, the high-mid band brings definition and articulation exactly where the ear is most sensitive.

Dial in vocal presence, add bite to electric guitars, sharpen snare transients, or refine the intelligibility of spoken word. From gentle lift to precise focus, this is the band that places key elements forward in a mix with control and finesse.

High Band: Air, Shine, and High-End Precision

With a wide sweepable range from 1.5 kHz to 18 kHz and ±20 dB of gain, the high band lets you sculpt everything from crisp transient detail to open, airy brilliance.

Switchable standard or resonant shelves, plus bell options, give you the flexibility to add sheen to strings and overheads, smooth harshness, or polish entire mixes with subtle top-end refinement. It's your finishing tool for clarity and sparkle without ever sounding brittle.

A New Benchmark for 500-Series Equalization

The 88R LBEQ raises the bar for Neve’s 500-series lineup, building on the momentum of the acclaimed 88R LBC compressor and 88R LB pre-amp. Together, these modules deliver the workflow, tone, and unmistakable character of the flagship 88RS console -now in a modular format designed for modern hybrid studios.

Whether you’re making subtle tonal refinements or pushing into bold, creative sound sculpting, the 88R LBEQ provides a level of flexibility, musicality, and sonic integrity that stands apart in the 500-series market. It’s the true 88RS EQ experience, engineered for today’s creators.