Rupert Neve Designs 5060 Centerpiece

*Special Order

“The glue that holds my mixes together.” – Mike Dean / Kanye West, Jay-Z, Beyonce

“The 5060 is an amazing piece of gear to behold…It’s kind of like sitting down into a new Mercedes, it feels like it’s built like a bank vault and every piece has been considered and carefully selected. This is not something you’ll feel like replacing anytime soon. I’ve done a ton of mixing on the Stratosphere Studios (R.I.P.) Neve 8068, and pushing that mix buss hard was always the key to getting a great mix, especially if the material had a healthy amount of distortion. The 5060 worked exactly the same way, with the Silk “Red” engaged, and the Texture set to about halfway, the more I hit the mix buss, the better it sounded. I could basically beat the mix I had going within an hour of playing with this new mixer, which is definitely amazing on a heavy complex mix like this. If I had started with this mixer from the beginning, I probably could have even pushed it further into sonic nirvana (nerdvana?).” – SonicScoop

The Class-A analog heart of your 21st-century studio.

Sized for your desktop, the 5060 delivers the signature tonality and central features of Rupert Neve’s flagship 5088 console right to your fingertips. With custom transformers, flexible monitoring, DAW transport controls, and the commanding 24×2 mix-buss designed by Rupert Neve, it seamlessly integrates outboard gear with unparalleled power.

Define Your Tone.

Equipped with custom transformers, a Class-A mix buss, and variable Silk Red & Blue modes, the 5060 offers an expansive palette of tonal options. Push the mix buss and crank the Texture knob for a rich, saturated, vintage vibe—or disengage Silk for pure, open sonic clarity.

The Silk circuit reduces negative feedback on the output transformer, adding harmonic richness as the Texture is increased. Silk Red enhances saturation in the high mids and highs, adding sparkle and sheen to your mixes, while Silk Blue emphasizes low-end saturation for unparalleled weight and punch.

With Silk engaged, the 5060’s distortion and harmonic characteristics are reminiscent of Rupert Neve’s iconic Class-A vintage designs—but here, they are fully adjustable. This flexibility provides an unmatched range of tonal possibilities, inviting you to explore new sonic horizons.

Define Your Workflow.

With a modular, hybrid analog/digital mix system centered around the 5060, you can build your studio exactly the way you need—without unnecessary extras.

Leveraging advanced DAW control technologies, the 5060 seamlessly integrates DAW stem outputs with your control room, handles final mix summing, and provides 2-track outputs, source selection, and up to three speaker feeds via the monitor section.

When paired with Rupert Neve Designs’ summing mixers and outboard gear, the 5060 becomes the heart of a scalable analog system. This setup allows for expanded channel counts and aux routing, with Shelford modules delivering preamps, EQ, and dynamics — all unified by the 5060. It’s the perfect solution for turning your vision of a streamlined hybrid workflow into reality.

The New Analog Standard.

While digital technologies come and go, the modular, class-A analog designs Rupert created decades ago have been proven to stand the test of time. Instead of merely cloning these “classics”, Rupert’s team of engineers have crafted new designs – built on the same key principles – that take sonic performance, flexibility, and ergonomics to new heights.

These designs embody the high voltage, class-A, discrete and transformer-coupled architectures found in the 5088 console, which represent a culmination of Rupert’s vast analog circuitry knowledge. With the 5060 Centerpiece, the primary aim is to deliver the extraordinary quality of the 5088 in a compact, modular framework.

With outstanding fidelity, extensive connectivity, and the tonal versatility of Silk, the 5060 is the perfect centerpiece for the sound-conscious modern studio.

Specifications

MAX INPUT LEVEL
Channels 1 – 8, fader at 0dB: greater than +26 dBu
Channels 9 – 24, level trim at 0dB: greater than +22 dBu

STEREO OUTPUTS
Unless otherwise specified, frequency is 1 kHz.

MAX OUTPUT LEVEL
Any combination of inputs: greater than +27 dBu

THD+N
Channels 1 – 8, fader at unity, BW <10 Hz – 80 kHz
+20 dBu, 20 Hz: 0.03%
+20 dBu, 2 kHz: 0.003%
+20 dBu, 20 kHz: 0.02%

Channels 9 – 24, trim at unity, BW <10 Hz – 80 kHz
+20 dBu, 20 Hz: 0.03%
+20 dBu, 2 kHz: 0.004%
+20 dBu, 20 kHz: 0.02%

NOISE (BW 22 Hz – 22 kHz)
Channels 1 – 24 at unity: Better than -90 dBV
Channels 9 – 24 at unity, 1-8 muted: Better than -100 dBV

X-TALK
Channel to Channel: better than 60 dB

CMRR
1 kHz input to channel 1, 0 dBu fader at unity: -70 dBu

FREQUENCY RESPONSE
10 Hz to 120 kHz: +/- 0.25 dB

IMD
+4 dBu, CCIF/DFD: Better than 0.0008%

SILK BLUE / SILK RED (Texture control at maximum)

DISTORTION
+20 dBu in, 20 Hz: Up to 5%
+20 dBu in, 200 Hz: Up to 0.2%

MONITOR OUTPUTS

MAX OUTPUT LEVEL
1 kHz: +25 dBu

THD+N
+20 dBu, 20 Hz: Better than 0.03%
+20 dBu, 2 kHz: Better than 0.02%
+20 dBu, 20 kHz: Better than 0.02%

MINIMUM LOAD
Monitor and Line Outputs: 3K Ohms

HEADPHONE OUT

MAX OUTPUT LEVEL
Greater than +20 dBu, unloaded

THD+N
2 kHz into 68 Ohms, 16 dBu output: Better than 0.02%

NOISE
From 22 Hz – 22 kHz: Better than -85 dBV

MINIMUM LOAD (headphone out)
16 Ohms recommended

PEAK LEDs
Engage Threshold: +22 dBu

* A “Special Order” is a product that we normally do not keep in stock. We order it from the manufacturer as soon as you order from us. We are the exclusive distributor for Rupert Neve Designs, so we can get your special order to you fast, in about 1-2 weeks. Remember that special orders are non-cancelable, so make sure the item you are ordering is correct. Call us at +65 63388657 if you need assistance.

*Delays may be expected in the event of high order volumes or unforeseen circumstances.