• A killer channel strip that harkens back to the sounds of vintage Neve, coupled with all the modern capabilities that evolved from Rupert Neve’s renowned 80 series channel module technology.
• Input stage and transformer-gain mic pre that offers punchy and creamy-smooth, with excellent isolation and vanishingly low noise.
• Front panel hi-Z direct input that provides astonishing clarity, with substantial low-end weight and silky-smooth high frequencies
• Best of the classics inductor EQ containing Rupert Neve’s favourite bands from his vintage equalizer designs
• Super Diode-bridge Compressor that delivers warm, punchy response, attitude-packed and classic “in your face” sound, but with modern precision and flexibility
• Dual-tap transformer output lets you hit the transformer’s sweet spot, which can inject life into a recorded performance in a way that other effects cannot.
• Silk and Texture controls which allows complete control over the harmonic content and saturation of the output transformer

Rupert Neve Designs 5034 Newton Channel

The Rupert Neve Designs Newton Channel stands as a pinnacle of versatility and excellence in the realm of channel strips, infusing any audio source with the timeless Neve characteristics of rich fatness, sparkling clarity, and impactful punch. This exceptional channel strip encompasses a Class A mic preamp, a delicately musical discrete 3-band EQ section, a swift and adaptable VCA compressor, and exclusive RND transformer-coupled outputs featuring variable Silk Red and Blue harmonic color enhancements.

Named in homage to the historic birthplace of Rupert Neve, Newton Abbot in England, the Newton Channel commemorates the designer’s sonic journey from the early Shelford years to the industry-defining era of his expansive 80-series consoles and continues to the present with cutting-edge designs emerging from RND’s state-of-the-art facilities in Wimberley, Texas. Marking the definitive evolution of the legendary Neve sound, which has graced countless iconic recordings across genres, the Newton Channel is the clandestine ingredient wielded by top-tier producers and engineers. It facilitates the creation of authoritative, radio-ready mixes that burst forth with unparalleled brilliance from the speakers, perpetuating the Neve legacy of sonic excellence.

• Classic Rupert Neve mic pre tone for the punchy, larger-than-life sound heard on countless hit records
• Custom transformers and Class A Line amplifiers for vintage character, improved headroom, and precision of Rupert Neve Designs’ updated transformer-coupled line stages
• Comprehensive 3-band EQ provides flexible, intuitive EQ section with fully sweepable mid-band, specially designed for the Newton Channel
• Fast and smooth VCA compressor gently tames transients or applies heavy yet smooth compression
• Pre/post EQ switch for compressor to provide even greater flexibility
• Silk Red & Blue saturation dial in subtle richness or over-the-top vintage-style harmonic saturation using a simple set of controls
• 31-position detented controls allow you to accurately recall and match your settings with speed and precision
• Link the gain reduction of two Newton compressors for powerful stereo bus processing with the Stereo Link switch
• Internal universal power supply and IEC connection for world-wide AC power from 90 – 240V located in the 1U rack-mountable chassis

Rupert Neve Designs 5211 2-Channel Mic Preamp

Elegantly simple and stunningly effective, the Rupert Neve Designs 5211 represents the natural evolution of what is arguably the most famous audio gear ever made: the Rupert Neve mic preamp. Packing two channels of that legendary tone, 72dB of gain, sweepable highpass filters for precise control, and the sonic authority of Mr. Neve’s dual-tap output transformers with variable Silk saturation, the 5211 provides an uncompromising, euphonic, and flexible front end for any signal path. Bottom line: the Rupert Neve Designs 5211 is everything you want in a mic preamp.

• 72dB of gain — enough for passive ribbon mics on quiet sound sources
• Fully transformerless input stage optimizes signal clarity
• Custom output transformers with variable Silk saturation
• Highpass filter, continuously variable from 20Hz to 250Hz
• Provides 48-volt phantom power to microphones
• Level meter displays -30dBu to +22dBu, with reference to the output
• Reverses the polarity of the input signal
• Rear-panel -6dB Line Out, a secondary split off the output transformer with lower headroom, lets you fully drive the output of the 5211 without clipping converters and other devices

Rupert Neve Designs 5024 Quad Mic Preamp

Featuring four channels of acclaimed preamplification, dedicated silk controls, dual DI inputs, and an integrated M-S Decoder all within a compact 1U enclosure, the Rupert Neve Designs 5024 stands out as a versatile workhorse poised to elevate the front-end performance of any digital or analog recording system. Each channel in the Portico 5024 is meticulously crafted around custom transformers and class-A circuitry, mirroring the excellence of the best-selling 5012 model.

Boasting a robust 72 dB of gain, the 5024’s microphone preamps offer a range of essential features, including individually selectable phase, mute, phantom power, a variable frequency high-pass filter, and the unique Silk circuit. The Silk circuit imparts the lush warmth and distinctive presence reminiscent of revered classic designs. Channels 1 and 2 of the 5024 are specially equipped with a high-Z input tailored for instrument-level sources, while Channels 3 and 4 feature an M-S switch, facilitating Mid-Side decoding without the need for multiple console channels.

• Silk – Much could be written about this feature, suffice to say, that it gives a subtle option to enhance sound quality in the direction of vintage modules. The Silk button reduces negative feedback and adjusts the frequency spectrum to provide a very sweet and musical performance.
• M-S – The M-S button engages Mid-Side decoding on channels 3 & 4. Channel 3 level controls the mid signal, and channel 4 level controls the side signal.
• Instrument Inputs – Balanced or unbalanced Hi-Z input for instruments using the Mic Pre’s gain circuitry.
• Level Meter – -30 dBu to +22 dBu, With reference to the output
• Mute – Cuts of the output signal post metering and pre Buss Output. Be sure to mute the outputs before engaging phantom power.
• High Pass Filter – The High pass filter is a valuable aid in any signal chain but particularly so in a microphone preamplifier. Signals below 30 or 90 Hz can be attenuated at 12dB / Octave, leaving the range above this unaffected. This gets rid of building rumble, air handling motor hum etc.
• Phantom Power – Provides 48V phantom power to microphones