Rupert Neve Designs

Rupert Neve Designs 511 Mic Pre

SKU: NEV-511.A
$749.00

The Rupert Neve Designs 511 is a 500-series mic preamp that delivers legendary Neve warmth and clarity with modern flexibility. Featuring transformer-coupled gain, a variable Silk circuit for tonal enhancement, and versatile input controls, it’s ideal for capturing vocals and instruments with rich analog character.

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  • Brand Rupert Neve Designs
  • SKU NEV-511.A
  • UPC 752423656950
  • MPN 511

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Key Features:

  • Transformer-coupled mic preamp: Delivers classic Neve warmth and harmonic richness.
  • Variable Silk circuit: Adds customizable harmonic saturation with Silk Red and Blue modes.
  • -6 dB/octave high-pass filter: Cleans up low-end rumble and unwanted frequencies.
  • Gain and Trim controls: For precise level adjustment and gain staging.
  • 500-series format: Easy integration into modular studio racks.
  • +72 dB of gain: Handles quiet sources with ease.

The Rupert Neve Designs 511 Mic Pre is a professional-grade 500-series microphone preamp that brings the iconic sound of Rupert Neve's classic designs into modern studio environments. Built with the same transformer-coupled design that has made Neve preamps legendary, the 511 combines rich harmonic warmth, clarity, and flexibility for capturing pristine recordings in any situation.

At its core, the 511 offers a transformer-coupled input stage, providing the unmistakable Neve sound known for its full-bodied warmth and smooth harmonic content. This preamp is ideal for capturing the natural essence of vocals, acoustic instruments, and even direct instrument inputs, adding analog character to your recordings that digital setups often lack.

The 511’s standout feature is its variable Silk circuit, which gives users the ability to enhance the harmonic content of their recordings. The Silk Red mode increases harmonic saturation in the high frequencies, adding brightness and sheen to the signal, while the Silk Blue mode emphasizes low-end and midrange harmonics for a thicker, more vintage tone. This feature allows for precise tonal shaping, making it easy to add just the right amount of analog coloration to suit different instruments or vocal styles.

With +72 dB of gain, the 511 can handle a wide range of microphones, from low-output dynamic mics to sensitive condensers, making it a versatile choice for any studio. The Gain control provides coarse adjustments, while the Trim control allows for fine-tuning, giving engineers precise control over input levels and allowing for optimal gain staging. Whether you’re tracking quiet acoustic instruments or loud electric guitars, the 511’s flexible input controls ensure clean, noise-free recordings.

For additional control, the 511 includes a high-pass filter, which can be used to remove unwanted low-end rumble or other problematic frequencies. The filter operates at a gentle -6 dB/octave slope, making it perfect for subtly cleaning up recordings without drastically altering the character of the source material.

Built into the 500-series format, the Rupert Neve Designs 511 is easy to integrate into modular studio racks. Its compact design makes it a great choice for project studios, mobile setups, or larger professional facilities that require high-quality mic preamps in a small form factor. The 511 can be used for vocals, instruments, and even direct inputs (DI), making it a versatile tool for any recording situation.

In studio applications, the 511 shines with its ability to capture the natural, uncolored sound of instruments and vocals while allowing engineers to add just the right amount of harmonic saturation with the Silk circuit. Whether you’re recording lead vocals that need extra brightness to stand out in a mix, or bass guitar that requires more low-end weight, the 511 provides the tonal flexibility needed to shape the perfect sound.