Removing many of the inadequacies of the 8078 series was a custom-made Neve console A4792, constructed in 1978, at Associated Independent Recording (AIR) studios in Montserrat, which was founded by George Martin.
To improve upon the limitations of the 8078 series, AIR studios in Montserrat, established by George Martin, acquired a bespoke Neve console A4792 in 1978.