Rupert Neve Designs 5051 Vertical
- Three-band custom inductor EQ with vintage-inspired character
- Portico II VCA Compressor for transparent, flexible dynamics control
- Feed-Forward / Feed-Back and RMS / Peak switchable operation
- Fully discrete Class-A circuitry with custom transformers
- ±24V DC operation with multiple rack and power options
Product information "Rupert Neve Designs 5051 Vertical"
Rupert Neve Designs 5051 Vertical – Classic Tone and Dynamic Precision for the 5088 Console
The Rupert Neve Designs 5051 Vertical combines a vintage-inspired three-band inductor EQ with the versatility and precision of the Portico II Compressor, delivering the unmistakable musicality and warmth of Rupert Neve’s legendary designs. Built around a fully discrete Class-A signal path and equipped with custom audio transformers and inductors, the 5051 ensures pristine performance, tonal depth, and exceptional sonic control.
What Makes an Inductor Equalizer Special
An inductor EQ uses coiled wire components that introduce frequency-dependent resistance. When driven, these inductors generate harmonically rich saturation that imparts the smooth, musical tonality synonymous with Rupert Neve’s iconic consoles. Unlike capacitor-based EQs, which excel at precise surgical equalization, inductor-based designs offer character, warmth, and tone.
Rupert Neve Designs takes this concept further with custom-wound inductors, carefully engineered for optimal response and integration with the surrounding circuitry. This meticulous design captures the authentic sonic personality of Rupert’s classic equalizers while maintaining modern reliability and consistency.
Rupert Neve Designs
Rupert Neve Designs
LLC
PO BOX 1969
Wimberley, TX 78676
USA
https://rupertneve.com/
Mega Audio GmbH
Feldborn 3 55444 Waldlaubersheim Germany
info@megaaudio.de
https://www.megaaudio.de/
- Microphone Preamp Gain: 66 dB
- Frequency Response: 10 Hz - 100 kHz (±0.5 dB)
- THD+N: <0.01% (at 1 kHz, 20 dBu output)
- Input Impedance: 1.5 kΩ (mic), 100 kΩ (line), 2.2 MΩ (instrument)
- Output Impedance: 100 Ω (balanced)
- Power Supply: 100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz
- Dimensions: 2U (Rackmount)
