Rupert Neve Designs 5211 2-Channel Mic Preamp – versatile 2-channel preamp delivering classic Rupert Neve tone with 72dB gain, sweepable high-pass filters, and variable Silk/Texture saturation via custom transformers. Ideal for tracking vocals, instruments, or line sources in professional studios.
Each channel features electronically balanced mic inputs with 48V phantom power, polarity reverse, and precise gain staging (0-66dB rotary + ±6dB trim). Dual-tap output transformers provide main line-level XLR and -6dB XLR for added harmonic drive. Eight-segment LED metering ensures accurate level monitoring.
1U rackmount design with high headroom and low noise suits hybrid workflows, enhancing clarity and warmth without coloration.
MAIN FEATURES
- 72dB gain: 12-way rotary switch (0-66dB in 6dB steps) + ±6dB trim
- Silk/Texture: Variable harmonic saturation (Red mode for mid/high enhancement)
- Sweepable high-pass filter: 20-250Hz
- Custom transformer outputs: Balanced main XLR + -6dB XLR (both active)
- 48V phantom power and polarity reverse per channel
- Eight-segment LED bar-graph meter (pre-Silk output levels -10dBu to +22dBu)
- Electronically balanced mic inputs
- 1U 19" rackmount chassis
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Inputs: 2 x electronically balanced XLR mic/line
- Outputs: 2 x balanced XLR main, 2 x balanced XLR -6dB
- Gain: Up to 72dB (mic)
- Maximum Input Level: +26dBu @ 1kHz
- Equivalent Input Noise (EIN): -128dBV/-126dBu (150 Ohm input)
- Frequency Response: -0.2dB @ 10Hz, -2.9dB @ 120kHz
- Maximum Output Level: +26.5dBu @ 1kHz, +26dBu (20Hz-30kHz)
- THD + Noise: 0.0015% @ 1kHz/+20dBu (no Silk); up to 1.5% with max Texture
- Noise: -104dBV (line out, unity gain)
- Power Supply: Internal, 35W max
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 19 x 1.75 x 7.625 in
- Weight: Not specified (shipping 11 lbs)
- Included: 5211, power cord
- Product Code: 5211