02/13/2021
Rupert Neve, whose name is synonymous with quality audio recording equipment worldwide, has died.
At 94, Rupert remained engaged & passionate about his work, spending most days on a perpetual series of audio electronics projects.
Rupert had a love for music, electronics, & problem solving. These passions sparked a brilliant design career spanning over 80 years, during which he founded several historic companies, created the most revered analog audio equipment EVER, & became the most trusted name in sound.
He received countless accolades, including a Lifetime Achievement Technical GRAMMY Award in 1997, Studio Sound Magazine’s Audio Person of the Century Award in 1999, an Audio Engineering Society Fellowship Award in 2006, and 16 TEC (Technical Excellence and Creativity) Awards with Rupert Neve Designs.
The audio industry has lost a good friend.. We will continue using the knowledge you put forth to make great sounding records! 🎶
RIP to a LEGEND.
