Rupert Neve Designs 5025 Dual Shelford Mic Preamp

• Dual-Channel Mic Preamp: Two independent channels of high-quality microphone preamplification, each with individual controls for tailored sound shaping.
• Shelford Series Design: Inspired by the revered Neve Shelford circuitry, offering the classic Neve sound with modern enhancements.
• Class A Circuitry: Pure Class A signal path ensures low noise, high headroom, and the utmost in audio fidelity.
• Custom Transformers: Rupert Neve-designed transformers on each channel provide rich harmonic depth and the signature Neve warmth.
• Silk Mode with Texture Control: Silk and Texture controls allow you to add and adjust harmonic saturation, enhancing the warmth and character of your audio with selectable Red and Blue modes.
• Precision Gain Control: Up to 72dB of gain per channel, with precise adjustment for accommodating various microphone types, including low-output ribbons.
• Variable High-Pass Filter: Adjustable high-pass filter on each channel to control low-end rumble and unwanted frequencies.
• 48V Phantom Power: Individual phantom power switches for each channel, suitable for powering condenser microphones.
• Phase Reverse: Phase reverse switch on each channel for correcting phase issues in multi-microphone setups.
• High-Quality Components: Built with premium components for exceptional sound quality and reliability.
• Rugged 1U Rackmount Design: Compact and durable 1U rackmount form factor, ideal for both studio and live environments.

The Rupert Neve Designs 5025 Dual Shelford Mic Preamp is a dual-channel microphone preamplifier that brings the legendary Neve sound to your studio with modern enhancements for today's recording needs. Part of the esteemed Shelford Series, the 5025 captures the essence of Rupert Neve’s classic designs while offering the flexibility and precision required by contemporary audio professionals.

Each of the two channels on the 5025 is equipped with its own set of controls, allowing you to independently shape the sound of each microphone. The preamps are built around Rupert Neve’s custom transformers and Class A circuitry, which provide the rich harmonic content, low noise, and high headroom that have made Neve preamps a staple in professional studios worldwide.

The 5025 offers up to 72dB of gain per channel, making it versatile enough to handle any microphone, from high-output condensers to low-output ribbons. This wide gain range, combined with the preamp’s pristine signal path, ensures that your recordings are clear, detailed, and full of character.

One of the standout features of the 5025 is its Silk mode, a hallmark of Rupert Neve’s designs that allows you to add harmonic saturation to your audio. The Silk mode offers two selectable flavors—Red and Blue—each providing a different tonal character. Red mode enhances harmonic content in the mid and high frequencies, adding presence and brightness, while Blue mode emphasizes the low-end and low-midrange frequencies, offering a thicker, more vintage tone. The Texture control lets you adjust the amount of Silk saturation, giving you the ability to dial in just the right amount of warmth and color.

In addition to its superior mic preamp capabilities, the 5025 features a variable high-pass filter on each channel, allowing you to remove unwanted low frequencies without affecting the integrity of the original signal. This feature is particularly useful in situations where low-end rumble or proximity effect needs to be controlled.

Other professional features include individual 48V phantom power switches for each channel, ensuring that condenser microphones can be powered independently. Each channel also has a phase reverse switch, which is essential for correcting phase issues in multi-microphone setups, ensuring that your recordings are in phase and free of any phase cancellation artifacts.

The 5025 is built with the highest quality components, ensuring that it delivers not only exceptional sound quality but also the reliability required in professional environments. The rugged 1U rackmount design makes it a perfect addition to any studio rack or mobile recording setup, providing a compact yet powerful solution for capturing the best possible sound.

Whether you’re recording vocals, instruments, or full ensembles, the Rupert Neve Designs 5025 Dual Shelford Mic Preamp offers the warmth, clarity, and depth needed to make your recordings stand out. With its combination of classic Neve sound, modern features, and versatile functionality, the 5025 is an essential tool for any professional studio looking to elevate their recording quality to the next level.

All specifications are typical
ZSOURCE = 150 Ω Balanced, 30 ft. XLR cable on specified output

INPUT IMPEDANCE
2.2 kΩ

MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL
@ 1 kHz: +24.9 dBu
@ 1 kHz (Main Out): +26.7 dBu
@ 1 kHz (-6dB Out): +20.7 dBu

FREQUENCY RESPONSE
20 Hz to 20 kHz: +/- 0.25 dB
10 Hz to 62 kHz: +/- 0.5 dB
5 Hz: << -3 dB
70 kHz: -3 dB

THD+N% (BW 10Hz - 90kHz)
0 dBu Input, 1 kHz: < 0.0025%
+20 dBu Input, 1 kHz: < 0.008%

NOISE AT MAIN OUTPUT (BW 22Hz - 22kHz)
0 dB Gain: -102 dBu
+30 dB Gain: -94 dBu
+66 dB Gain: -61 dBu
EIN (+66 dB Gain): -127 dBu

NOISE AT -6 dB OUTPUT (BW 22Hz - 22kHz)
0 dB Gain: -107 dBu
+30 dB Gain: -100 dBu
+66 dB Gain: -67 dBu
EIN (+66 dB Gain): -133 dBu

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS (W x D x H)
19” (48.3 cm) x 9.2” (23.4 cm) x 1.75” (4.4 cm)

SHIPPING DIMENSIONS (W x D x H)
24” (61 cm) x 13” (33 cm) x 4” (10.2 cm)

SHIPPING WEIGHT
11 lbs. (5 kg)