Rupert Neve Designs 5025 Dual Shelford Mic Pre – premium 2-channel mic preamp delivering classic Neve 1073 warmth in 1U rackmount. Features 72dB Class-A gain, custom transformers, variable Silk/Texture for harmonic saturation, sweepable HPF (20-400Hz), and dual outputs (main + -6dB). Ideal for vocals, instruments in studios.
Electronically balanced inputs with 48V phantom, polarity reverse, and precise metering. Vintage-style direct-coupled transformer enhances mid-focus and HF sweetness. Silk/Texture adds Red (mid/high harmonics) or Blue (low-end thickness) modes. Low noise, high headroom for hybrid workflows.
Rugged aluminum chassis suits fixed/mobile setups, evolving original tech for modern recording.
MAIN FEATURES
- 72dB gain: Rotary 0-66dB (6dB steps) + ±6dB trim
- Silk/Texture: Variable harmonic enhancement (Red/Blue modes)
- Sweepable HPF: 20-400Hz
- Dual outputs: Balanced main XLR + -6dB XLR (both active)
- 48V phantom, polarity reverse per channel
- 8-segment LED metering (-10dBu to +22dBu)
- Custom input/output transformers
- 1U 19" rackmount
- Low-noise preamp topology
- Handcrafted in USA
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Inputs: 2 x XLR mic/line (balanced)
- Outputs: 2 x XLR main (balanced), 2 x XLR -6dB (balanced)
- Gain: Up to 72dB (mic)
- Frequency Response: ±0.1dB 20Hz-20kHz; -3dB 3.5Hz/185kHz
- THD + Noise: <0.003% @1kHz +20dBu (no Silk)
- EIN: -128dBu (150Ω source)
- Max Output: +26.5dBu into 600Ω
- Noise: -100dBV (A-weighted, unity gain)
- Power Supply: Internal 100-240V AC
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 19 x 1.75 x 8 in
- Weight: 10 lbs
- Included: 5025, power cord
- Product Code: 5025