Rupert Neve Designs Shelford 5052 -Vertical Inductor EQ Mic Pre

An Exciting Update of a Revered Classic
Rupert Neve Designs' Shelford 5052 rocks the definitive 1073
feature set, complete with mic pre, highpass filter, and 3-band inductor
EQ. But you also get updated capabilities such as Neve's variable Silk
and Texture control and simultaneous pre/post "tape" operation. With its
discrete Class A topologies and custom-wound transformers and
inductors, Rupert Neve designed the 5052 as a vintage-style channel
strip that captures the sonic essence of his classic designs, while
overcoming the limitations of 1970s-era technology. Modern design and
components, classic Neve sound - have it all with Rupert Neve Designs'
Shelford 5052.
Rupert Neve Designs Shelford 5052 Mic Pre/Inductor EQ Module at a Glance:

This preamp lives up to its heritage
Classic Neve EQ
The magical sound of Neve


This preamp lives up to its heritage
As
did Rupert Neve's vintage preamps, the 5052 pre boasts 72dB of
discrete, Class A gain coupled with beefy square-core transformers. The
sound is pristine - and gloriously massive. The 5052, however, is
packing a secret weapon the classics never had: its output transformer
features the Silk Red/Blue and Texture controls from the Portico II
Series that let you tailor the harmonic content and tonality of the
output stage. By engaging these controls and sufficiently driving your
output, you can add delectable 2nd-order harmonic distortion (that's the
good kind), imbuing your tracks with juicy-rich thickness when desired -
with no danger of overloading the output stage. The mic pre section
also gives you a sweepable 20-250Hz highpass filter, Mic/Line selection,
48V phantom power, and polarity reverse.

Classic Neve EQ
The
5052's 3-band, custom-tapped inductor EQ was inspired by classic Neve
EQ designs. The low frequency band is mostly based on the 1064, famous
for its creamy, rich bass. Unlike the 1064 however, the 5052's LF band
may be used in either a peak or shelf mode to give you amazing control
over the punch and girth of your low end. The 5052's inductor midrange
band is based on the legendary 1073 equalizer, and is perfect for
sweetening vocals and instruments while nudging them forward in your
mix. For those problematic frequencies, the mid band's proportional-Q
response is just what the doctor ordered. The high-frequency band is a
hybrid vintage/modern design that blends inductor circuitry from the
1073 with capacitor-based topologies to give you vintage sound with
enhanced control. Neve uses low-feedback, Class A gain blocks in each EQ
section, and these make a vital contribution to the 5052's overall
sound. And while these design elements are very much "vintage Neve," the
5052 also leverages contemporary components and techniques that weren't
possible back in the day, giving you the best of old and new.

The magical sound of Neve
Rupert
Neve is an audio legend whose electronics designs defined the golden
age of analog. Those of us who have had the privilege of working on a
Neve 8078 or its predecessors can attest to the fact that Neve's Series
80 consoles were indeed the pinnacle of hand-wired analog mixing desks.
Mr. Neve has remained at the forefront of audio-circuit innovation for
over half a century, and his current company, Rupert Neve Designs,
continues to advance the state of the art with cutting-edge products
that sound incredible and intelligently address the challenges of the
digital age. If you're not quite sure what the fuss is all about, check
out Dave Grohl's documentary, "Sound City."

Rupert Neve Designs Shelford 5052 Mic Pre/Inductor EQ Module Features:

Modern design and components, classic Neve sound
The definitive 1073 feature set: mic pre, highpass filter, and 3-band inductor EQ
Variable Silk/Texture control; simultaneous pre/post "tape" operation
Sweepable 20-250Hz highpass filter, Mic/Line selection, 48V phantom power, and polarity reverse
Made to fit Rupert Neve Designs 5088 console or any of three available vertical racks
Requires standalone power supply (not included), which will power up to 25 Shelford modules
Made in the USA


Equip you studio with the sonic magic of Rupert Neve Designs' Shelford 5052!



Specification
Detail


Preamp Type
Solid State


Number of Channels
1


Frequency Response
10Hz to 40kHz (+/- 0.1dB)


Phantom Power
Yes


EQ
Yes, 3-band


Compression
No


Analog Inputs
2 x XLR (mic. line)


Analog Outputs
2 x XLR (mic pre. main)


Manufacturer Part Number
5052-V



























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