Rupert Neve Designs 5211
- Dual-channel Class-A mic preamp with up to 72 dB of gain
- 12-way rotary gain control (0–66 dB) with ±6 dB trim
- Variable Red Silk / Texture control for harmonic coloration
- Continuously variable high-pass filter (20–250 Hz)
- Switchable +48V phantom power and polarity reverse
- Dual transformer-balanced XLR outputs (Main and -6 dB)
- Eight-segment LED level meter (-10 dBu to +22 dBu)
- Custom Rupert Neve transformers for signature tone
Product information "Rupert Neve Designs 5211"
The Rupert Neve Designs 5211 is a dual-channel mic preamp that delivers the legendary warmth and musicality of classic Neve designs with modern precision. Offering up to 72 dB of gain, sweepable high-pass filters, and dual-tap custom transformers, the 5211 provides a clean yet characterful front end for any recording chain. Engage the variable Red Silk circuit to add rich harmonic coloration and vintage-inspired texture, or run pristine and transparent for maximum clarity. Compact, powerful, and sonically flexible — the 5211 is everything a mic preamp should be.
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/
MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL:
- @ 1 kHz: +26 dBu
NOISE:
- Un-weighted, 22 Hz - 22 kHz, 150 Ohm input termination
- Line Out (Unity Gain): -104 dBV, -101.9 dBu
- -6 dB Line Out (Unity Gain): -109 dBV, -107 dBu
- Line Out (+30 dB Gain): -98 dBV, -96 dBu
- Line Out (+66 dB Gain): -66 dBV, -64 dBu
EQUIVALENT INPUT NOISE (EIN):
- -128 dBV, -126 dBu
FREQUENCY RESPONSE:
- -0.2 dB at 10 Hz, -2.9 dB at 120 kHz
MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL:
- 1 kHz: +26.5 dBu
- 20 Hz to 30 kHz: +26 dBu
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION AND NOISE (WITHOUT SILK):
- 1 kHz, +20 dBu O/P level, no load: 0.0015%, typical
- 20 Hz, +20 dBu O/P level, no load: less than 0.02%, typical
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION AND NOISE (WITH SILK ENGAGED):
- TEXTURE @ min, 100 Hz, +20 dBu O/P level, no load: 0.03%, mostly 3rd harmonic
- TEXTURE @ max, 100 Hz, +20 dBu O/P level, no load: 1.5%, mostly 2nd harmonic
POWER CONSUMPTION:
- 35 W (Max)
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS:
- 19” W x 1.75” H x 7 ⅝” D
SHIPPING WEIGHT:
- 11 lbs. (5 kg)
SHIPPING DIMENSIONS:
- 23” W x 15” D x 7” H (58.4cm W x 38.1cm D x 17.8cm H)
