Rupert Neve Designs 5052 Vertical
- Classic mic preamp and 3-band inductor EQ design
- Selectable mic or line input
- Direct signal routing from mic preamp to EQ via “TO EQ” switch
- 12-position rotary gain switch (0–66 dB in 6 dB steps)
- Variable Silk / Texture control with Red and Blue modes for harmonic coloration
- Polarity invert switch with LED indicator
- Eight-segment LED level meter with clip indication
- Class-A, discrete ±24V design with custom transformers
Product information "Rupert Neve Designs 5052 Vertical"
The Shelford 5052 evokes the timeless character of the classic 1073 with its mic preamp, high-pass filter, and 3-band inductor EQ, while incorporating modern refinements like the variable Silk / Texture control and simultaneous pre/post “tape” operation. Handcrafted with class-A, discrete, ±24V circuitry, custom transformers, and inductors, the 5052 captures the soul and warmth of Rupert Neve’s legendary analog sound with uncompromising performance for today’s studios.
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/
Noise:
- Unweighted, 22 Hz – 22 kHz, source impedance 150 Ω balanced
- Mic Pre Out @ unity gain: Better than -102 dBV
- Main Out @ unity gain: Better than -103 dBV
- With gain @ +66 dB: Better than -60 dBV
- Equivalent Input Noise: Better than -126 dB
Gain: Unity up to +66 dB in 6 dB steps followed by a ±6 dB trim
Line Input: Gain ±6 dB continuously adjustable
Mic Pre Output:
- Unweighted, 22 Hz – 22 kHz, source impedance 40 Ω balanced
- No load: Via line input with 40 Ω source impedance
- Noise: Better than -102 dBV
Frequency Response:
±0.1 dBu from 10 Hz to 31.5 kHz
-2.6 dB @ 120 kHz
Maximum Output Level: 25 dBu
Total Harmonic Distortion and Noise:
- @ 1 kHz, +20 dBu output level, no load: Better than 0.002%
- @ 20 Hz, +20 dBu output level, no load: 0.25% typical (2nd & 3rd harmonic)
Main Output: Measured via line input
Noise:
- Unweighted, 22 Hz – 22 kHz, source impedance 40 Ω balanced
- No load: Better than -102 dBV
Frequency Response:
±0.1 dBu from 10 Hz to 40 kHz
-1 dB @ 174 kHz
Maximum Output Level: 25 dBu
Total Harmonic Distortion and Noise:
- @ 1 kHz, +20 dBu output level, no load: Better than 0.002%
- @ 20 Hz, +20 dBu output level, no load: 0.08% typical (2nd & 3rd harmonic)
Total Harmonic Distortion and Noise with SILK Engaged:
- Red:
Texture @ min: @100 Hz, +20 dBu input, no load 0.015%, mostly 3rd harmonic (typical)
Texture @ max: @100 Hz, +20 dBu input, no load 1.5%, mostly 2nd harmonic (typical) - Blue:
Texture @ min: @100 Hz, +20 dBu input, no load 0.0075%, mostly 3rd harmonic (typical)
Texture @ max: @100 Hz, +20 dBu input, no load 1%, mostly 2nd harmonic (typical)
EQ Input:
- Unweighted, 22 Hz – 22 kHz, source impedance 40 Ω balanced
- No load: Noise better than -105 dBV
Frequency Response:
±0.1 dBu from 10 Hz to 40 kHz
-1 dB @ 174 kHz
Maximum Output Level: 26 dBu
Total Harmonic Distortion and Noise:
- @ 1 kHz, +20 dBu output, hi Z: Better than 0.002%
- @ 20 Hz, +20 dBu output, hi Z: 0.006% typical (2nd & 3rd harmonic)
High Pass Filter:
Continuously variable 20 Hz – 250 Hz
Slope: 12 dB/Octave
Equaliser Engaged:
- Noise (unweighted, 22 Hz–22 kHz, 40 Ω balanced): Better than -95 dBV
- Maximum Output Level: 25 dBu
Phantom Power: Supplied by internal switching converter, switch selectable on front faceplate
Maximum Input: +25 dBu (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
Power Requirements: ±24 VDC, max current draw: 0.26A / 0.20A
Dimensions: 9.375” H × 1.75” W
