Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel Microphone Preamp, Inductor EQ & Diode Bridge Compressor

Rupert Neve Designs' Shelford Channel, over a half century in the making, is the definitive evolution of Mr. Neve's renowned 80 Series channel module technology, updated and refined for the contemporary studio. The Shelford Channel is fitted with Rupert's latest Class A transformer-gain mic preamp, the best-of-the-classics Inductor EQ from the Shelford 5052, a punchy diode-bridge compressor, the alluring analog textures of variable Silk saturation, a state-of-the-art dual-tap transformer output stage with massive headroom, and double the operating voltage of vintage designs. Offering rich tonal options for making audacious statements with your music, along with precision-detented controls for recall, the Shelford Channel delivers the authoritative sonic essence of classic Rupert Neve designs, along with modern versatility.

FEATURES

• The definitive evolution of Rupert Neve's renowned 80 Series channel module technology
• A complete channel strip that delivers the essence of classic designs, along with modern versatility
• Input stage and transformer-gain mic pre
• Front-panel hi-Z direct input
• Best-of-the-classics inductor EQ
• Super Diode-bridge Compressor
• Dual-tap transformer output
• Silk and Texture controls

SPECIFICATIONS

• Preamp Type:Solid State
• Number of Channels:1
• Phantom Power:Yes
• Polarity Switch:Yes
• EQ:3-band EQ, custom-tapped inductor EQ
• Compressor:Diode Bridge Compressor (side chain, stereo linking)
• Other Processing:Red/Blue Harmonic Texture control
• Analog Inputs:1 x XLR (mic), 1 x XLR (line), 1 x 1/4" (Hi-Z)
• Analog Outputs:1 x XLR (line), 1 x XLR (-6dB out), 1 x 1/4" (thru)
• Other I/O:2 x 1/4" Side Chain (send, return), 2 x 1/4" (link)
• Rack Spaces:1U
• Power Source:Standard IEC AC cable
• Height:1.75"
• Depth:10.5"
• Width:19"