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Rupert Neve Designs Shelford 5052 Mic Pre and Inductor EQ

Name: Rupert Neve Designs Shelford 5052 Mic Pre and Inductor EQ
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ปรีแอมป์ไมโครโฟนและอีควอไลเซอร์ Neve Shelford 5052 Microphone Preamplifier and Inductor EQ

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Rupert Neve Designs Shelford 5052 Microphone Preamplifier and Inductor EQ

ปรีแอมป์ไมโครโฟนและอีควอไลเซอร์ Neve Shelford 5052 Microphone Preamplifier and Inductor EQ

The Shelford 5052 echoes the simple and definitive 1073 feature set with a vertically-oriented mic pre, high pass filter, and 3-band inductor EQ, while also incorporating modern capabilities like the variable Silk / Texture control from the Portico II Series and simultaneous pre / post “tape” operation. Utilizing class-A, discrete, +/- 24V topologies with custom-wound transformers and inductors, Rupert Neve designed the 5052 as a vintage-style channel strip that captures the soul of his classic designs, without the previous compromises.

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The Mic Pre

Like Rupert’s designs from his time in Shelford, the 5052 preamplifier has 72dB of discrete, class-A gain coupled with serious square-core transformers. Unlike the classics however, the output transformer features the Silk Red / Blue and Texture controls from the Portico II Series to hone the harmonic content and tonality of the output stage. By engaging these controls and sufficiently driving the output, the 5052 can produce up to 4-5% THD (primarily 2nd order, some 3rd order), bringing a richness and thickness to tracks when desired with no danger of overloading the output stage. With Silk disengaged, the output is modern and pristine, yet still retains Rupert’s signature larger-than-life transformer sound. The mic pre section also includes a sweepable 20-250Hz high-pass filter, Mic / Line selection, 48V phantom power, and polarity reverse.

Dual I/O Paths

Following the preamplifier, the 5052 has a transformer-coupled output, which allows the 5052 to feed a tape machine or DAW directly from the mic pre while still using the EQ and Silk / Texture in a dedicated analogue mix path such as that found with a 5088, 5060 or vintage console. This output can also be used to insert a separate compressor between the mic pre and the EQ, or it can allow the 5052 to work with two separate sources. When the “TO EQ” button is engaged, the mic pre signal is routed directly into the EQ such that the mic / line input signal flows through to the main output as a single channel strip.

The “best of the classics” EQ

The 3-band, custom-tapped inductor EQ on the 5052 was inspired by RND’s favorite portions of Rupert’s vintage EQ designs. The low frequency band is primarily based on the 1064, which is renowned for its creamy, resonant bass. Unlike the 1064 however, the LF band on the 5052 can be used as either a shelf or a peak filter, adding punch, dimension, and immense control to your low end. The 5052’s inductor midrange band is based on his prized 1073 EQ, which is ideal for sweetening vocals and instruments while bringing them forward in a mix. Additionally, the mid frequency band’s proportional “Q” response makes it well-suited for minimizing problematic frequencies in a source. The 5052’s high frequency band is a hybrid vintage / modern design, blending inductor circuitry from the 1073 with capacitor-based topologies to achieve the vintage tones with enhanced control. As Rupert originally intended with his most prized classic designs, each EQ section uses low-feedback, class-A discrete electronics to prevent low-level artifacts and harshness from detracting from the tonal shaping. The EQ circuit itself, however, is a decidedly modern updated design using techniques and components that were simply not available 35 years ago, and should not be considered a “clone”.

Power, Connections and Mounting

The 5052 receives +/- 24V rails from an external DC power supply using a 4-pin connection. There are currently two options available: the RND 5-way brick supply and the RND 25-way 2U rack-mount supply. The back panel of the 5052 includes three XLR-F connections for Mic In, Line In, and EQ In, and two XLR-M connections for Mic Out and Main Out. The 5052 chassis is a “half-rack” format, and can be mounted in RND’s new 2 –way and 4-way vertical racks in addition to the existing 9-way racks and the 5088 penthouse.

Features

MIC GAIN

A 12-way precision rotary switch controls gain from 0 to 66 dB in 6 dB steps.

SILK / TEXTURE

Pushing the Silk button cycles the silk modes from red silk to blue silk to off. Silk reduces the negative feedback on the output transformer, adding harmonic content as the texture is increased. Red Silk accentuates the saturation in the mid and high frequencies, similar to that of the red silk mode on the Portico II Channel. Blue Silk accentuates low frequencies. By manipulating the Texture control, the amount of Silk can be changed from essentially absent, to roughly 4-5% THD (mostly second order) depending on how hard the output transformer is being driven.

INDUCTOR EQ

The first inductor based EQ designed by Rupert Neve since the mid 70’s, the 5051 EQ is very reminiscent of Mr. Neve’s classic EQ, while
providing a thoroughly modern performance.

HPF

12 dB/octave High Pass variable from 20-250Hz

LOW EQ

+/- 15dB Shelf or peak, selectable at 35 Hz, 60 Hz, 100 Hz or 220 Hz.

MID EQ

+/- 15dB with 6 center frequencies; 200 Hz, 350 Hz, 700 Hz, 1.5 kHz, 3 kHz and 6 kHz, with High Peak switch to narrow the bandwidth or increase the Q of the filter.

HIGH SHELF

+/- 15dB Shelf or peak selectable at 8 kHz to 16 kHz.

TRIM

Continuously variable +/-6 dB level trim control.

+48V

Engages phantom power on the microphone input

POLARITY

Push button inverts the polarity of the signal path, and illuminates when engaged. The symbol “Ø” is often used to denote opposite polarity.

HIGH PASS FILTER

The high pass filter is continuously variable from 20-250Hz and engaged by the HPF switch, which illuminates when engaged. It is a valuable aid in any signal chain, but particularly so in a microphone preamplifier. Signals below the selected frequency are attenuated at a rate of 12db / octave, getting rid of proximity effect, building rumble, air handling, motor hum, etc.

LEVEL METER

An Eight-segment LED bar-graph meter displays output level (pre-Silk). The color range proceeds from green for lower level signals, yellow for intermediate signals, and red for high levels. When the 5052 is clipped, the highest red LED will hold longer depending on how far above the clip threshold the signal was.

Specifications

Neve Shelford 5052 Microphone Preamplifier and Inductor EQ

Preamplifier
Noise	Mic Pre at Unity Gain: Better than -102 dBV Main Out at Unity Gain: Better than -103 dBV With Gain at +66 dB: Bettern 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
Total Harmonic Distortion/Noise	Mic Pre: At 1,000 Hz, +20 dBu Output Level, No Load: Better than 0.002% At 20,000 Hz, +20 dBu Output Level, No Load: 0.25% typical (2nd and 3rd harmonic)

Line Input
Gain	±6 dB continuously adjustable
Total Harmonic Distortion/Noise	With Silk At 1,000 Hz, +20 dBu Output Level, No Load: Better than 0.002% At 20,000 Hz, +20 dBu Output Level, No Load: 0.25% typical (2nd and 3rd harmonic)Without Silk At 1,000 Hz, +20 dBu Output Level, No Load: Better than 0.002% At 20,000 Hz, +20 dBu Output Level, No Load: 0.08% typical (2nd and 3rd harmonic)

Output
Noise	Better than -102 dBV
Frequency Response	±0.1 dBu from 10 to 31,500 Hz -2.6 dB at 120,000 Hz
Maximum Output Level	25 dBu

Main Outputs
Noise	Unweighted, 22 to 22,000 Hz, Source Impedance 40 Ω Balanced, No Load: Better than -102 dBV
Frequency Response	±0.1 dBu from 10 to 40,000 Hz -1 dB at 174,000 Hz
Maximum Output Level	25 dBu
Total Harmonic Distortion/Noise	With Silk At 1,000 Hz, +20 dBu Output Level, No Load: Better than 0.002% At 20,000 Hz, +20 dBu Output Level: No Load: 0.25% typical (2nd and 3rd harmonic)With Silk Engaged Red, Texture at Minimum, 100 Hz, +20 dBu Input Level, No Load: 0.0015%, mostly 3rd harmonic (typical Red, Texture at Maximum, 100 Hz, +20 dBu Input Level, No Load: 1.5% mostly 2nd harmonic (typical) Blue, Texture at Minimum, 100 Hz, +20 dBu Input Level, No Load: 0.0075%, mostly 3rd harmonic (typical) Blue, Texture at Maximum, 100 Hz, +20 dBu Input Level, No Load: 1% mostly 2nd harmonic (typical)

Line Input
Gain	±6 dB continuously adjustable

Equalizer
Noise	Input: Unweighted 22 to 22,000 Hz, Source Impedance 40Ω Balanced, No Load: Better than -105 dBV Engaged: Unweighted 22 to 22,000 Hz, Source Impedance 40Ω Balanced, No Load: Better than -95 dBV
Frequency Response	±0.1 dBu from 10 to 40,000 Hz -1 dB at 174,000 Hz
Maximum Output Level	Input: 26 dBu EQ Engaged: 25 dBu
Total Harmonic Distortion/Noise	At 1,000 Hz, +20 dBu Output Level, Hi Z: Better than 0.002% At 20,000 Hz, +20 dBu Output Level, Hi Z: 0.006% typical (2nd and 3rd harmonic)
High Pass Filter	Continuously variable swept frequency from 20 to 250,000 Hz Slope: 12 dB/octave
Phantom Power	Switchable +48 V
Maximum Input	From 20 to 20,000 Hz: +25 dBu
Power Requirements	±24 VDC Maximum Current Draw: 0.26 A / 0.20 A