The Rupert Neve Designs 5025 Dual Shelford Mic Pre: A Modern Classic The Rupert Neve Designs 5025 Dual Shelford Mic Pre is a dual-channel microphone preamplifier, representing the pinnacle of evolution from Rupert's classic modules like the 1073, 1064, and 2254. Designed with the 21st-century studio in mind, this preamp provides an exceptional audio experience.
Two Channels of Sonic Excellence The Rupert Neve Designs Dual Shelford Mic Pre is a two-channel version of their flagship preamplifier. It has earned the prestigious TEC Award and offers the sonic excellence of two Rupert Neve Designs Shelford mic preamps in a single rack space with an internal power supply. It delivers two channels of the finest microphone preamplification available worldwide.
The Transformer Gain Mic Pre: Vintage Sound, Modern Precision Drawing inspiration from Rupert's earlier designs, the Dual Shelford Pre incorporates a custom step-up transformer on the microphone input, contributing the initial 15 dB of gain. This transformer, combined with the class-A circuitry, brings out the amplifier's distinctive mid-focused magic that has graced countless classic recordings.
Unparalleled Tone and Versatility While most harmonic richness in Rupert's designs comes from the output transformer and class-A amplifiers, the input step-up transformer introduces unique musical enhancement. Optimized custom transformer designs and complete MuMetal shielding result in a preamplifier that remains flat from below 10Hz to above 60kHz, offering the purest possible tone and unmatched versatility.
The Silk & Texture Circuit: Fine-Tune Your Sound The exclusive Silk & Texture circuit empowers you to fine-tune the harmonic content in the output stage. With Silk Red and Silk Blue modes, you can add character to your signal from transparency to vintage warmth. Ideal for various instruments, vocals, and more.
Dual Output Level Transformers: Saturation Without Clipping Complementing the Silk circuit are custom-designed output transformers with dual output topology. The Main and -6dB outputs allow you to drive the preamps into classic transformer saturation without clipping converters and other devices. The -6dB outputs are perfect for achieving those sought-after "colorations" on drums, vocals, guitars, and more.
