Rupert Neve Designs 5024 Quad Mic Pre

• 4-channel microphone preamplifier with transformer-balanced inputs
• Silk and Texture controls for vintage-style harmonic saturation
• Class-A design for low-noise, high-headroom performance
• 48V phantom power, polarity reverse, and high-pass filter per channel
• High-gain preamps with up to 72 dB of gain for quiet or distant sources
• Direct inputs for DI instruments (guitars, bass, keyboards)
• Custom transformers for rich harmonic character and tonal depth
• Compact half-rack design for versatile studio and live setups

The Rupert Neve Designs 5024 Quad Mic Pre features four independent Class-A microphone preamps, delivering the clarity, warmth, and depth associated with Rupert Neve’s signature designs. With its transformer-balanced inputs, the 5024 captures detailed, natural sound while adding subtle harmonic richness, making it perfect for vocals, acoustic instruments, drums, and more. Whether used for tracking in a studio or in live sound applications, the 5024 delivers consistently exceptional audio quality.

The 5024 features Rupert Neve’s Silk and Texture circuitry, allowing engineers to add varying levels of harmonic saturation to each channel. Silk Red introduces rich harmonic content and warmth, while Silk Blue provides smoother, more subdued harmonic enhancement. The Texture control lets you fine-tune the intensity of the saturation, making the 5024 versatile for both modern and vintage tonalities.

With up to 72 dB of gain, the 5024 excels at amplifying quiet sources like ribbon microphones or distant sound sources without introducing unwanted noise. Its low-noise Class-A design ensures that even at high gain levels, the audio remains clean and full of detail, making it an excellent choice for delicate acoustic instruments, quiet vocals, and ambient recordings.

Each of the four preamp channels on the 5024 is equipped with essential features such as 48V phantom power for condenser microphones, polarity reverse, and a high-pass filter to remove unwanted low-frequency rumble. These controls provide engineers with the flexibility to optimize each input for the specific microphone or instrument being used, ensuring the best possible sound quality.

In addition to microphone inputs, the 5024 offers direct input (DI) jacks on the front panel for connecting instruments like electric guitars, basses, and keyboards. This allows musicians to plug directly into the preamp for high-quality DI recordings with the same sonic characteristics provided by the microphone preamps, adding versatility to the unit’s recording capabilities.

The 5024’s compact half-rack design makes it easy to integrate into any studio or live sound setup. Despite its small footprint, the 5024 delivers the same high-end sound quality and features found in Rupert Neve’s larger, more complex systems, making it ideal for both permanent studio installations and mobile recording setups.

The Rupert Neve Designs 5024 Quad Mic Pre is perfect for professional recording studios, live sound engineers, and project studios that require multiple channels of pristine preamplification with the option for classic Neve-style harmonic coloration. It is ideal for recording vocals, drums, acoustic instruments, and DI instruments, offering a blend of modern clarity and vintage warmth. Whether in the studio or on stage, the 5024 provides the flexibility and tonal quality demanded by professional audio engineers and producers.

Type:

• Quad Microphone Preamplifier

Number of Channels:

• 4 channels (Independent mic preamps)

Circuit Design:

• Class-A signal path
• Transformer-balanced inputs and outputs
• Rupert Neve’s custom-designed transformers

Gain Range:

• Mic Gain: Continuously variable, +0dB to +72dB
• Trim: Continuously variable, +/- 6dB

Input Types:

• Microphone: XLR (transformer-balanced)
• Line: TRS 1/4" (balanced)

Phantom Power:

• +48V phantom power on each channel (individually switchable)

High-Pass Filter:

• 12dB/octave
• Selectable frequency at 30Hz, 90Hz, or 150Hz

Polarity Inversion:

• Phase Reverse switch on each channel

Silk/Texture Control:

• Silk Red and Silk Blue modes for harmonic saturation
• Texture control allows adjustment of harmonic content in both modes

Frequency Response:

• 10Hz to 120kHz, +/- 0.2dB

Harmonic Distortion:

• Less than 0.001% at +20dBu, 1kHz

Maximum Output Level:

• +23dBu

Equivalent Input Noise (EIN):

• -126dBu (150Ω source, 20Hz to 20kHz, unweighted)

Impedance:

• Mic Input Impedance: 2kΩ (balanced)
• Line Input Impedance: 10kΩ (balanced)
• Output Impedance: 75Ω (balanced)

Meters:

• LED level meters (multi-segment) for each channel

Power Supply:

• External 24V DC power supply (included)

Power Consumption:

• 20 watts

Dimensions:

• Height: 1.75 inches (44.5mm) – standard 1U rack height
• Width: 19 inches (482.6mm) – standard rackmount width
• Depth: 8.5 inches (216mm)

Weight:

• 8 lbs (3.63kg)

Chassis:

• Rugged steel construction with brushed aluminum faceplate

Features:

• Independent gain, trim, and phantom power for each channel
• High-pass filter with selectable frequencies on each channel
• Silk Red and Silk Blue modes for adding harmonic saturation
• Transformer-balanced mic and line inputs for superior sound quality
• Compact 1U rackmount design
• LED metering for precise level monitoring on all channels

Included Accessories:

• 24V DC power supply
• Rackmount screws

Applications:

• Studio recording, broadcast, and live sound
• Ideal for tracking multiple sources such as vocals, drums, guitars, and orchestral instruments requiring high-quality preamplification