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Rupert Neve Designs 5211 2-Channel Mic Pre

Manufacturer: Rupert Neve Designs
SKU: NEV-5211S
Regular price $2,682.00 CAD
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Enhance your front-end with the power of two renowned mic preamplification channels

The 5211 represents a seamless blend of simplicity and sophistication, embodying the next level of innovation in the realm of audio recording. It pays homage to the legendary Rupert Neve's microphone preamps, which have rightfully earned their place in the annals of recording history.

The 5211 offers two channels of the iconic tone that is familiar and cherished, along with an impressive 72dB of gain. It also features sweepable high-pass filters that allow for precise control, and the added benefit of Mr. Rupert Neve's dual-tap transformers with variable Silk saturation. This combination results in a mic preamp that is versatile, flattering, and unwavering in its performance. In essence, the 5211 embodies everything that a mic preamp should aspire to be.

Product Features:

  • Dual Mic Preamp’s with 72dB of gain across
    a 6dB stepped switch and a +/-6dB trim
  • Custom transformers for the larger than
    life tone of Rupert’s classic modules
  • Dual-tap output transformer from the
    Shelford Channel for high and low
    headroom performance
  • Reinforced steel chassis for enhanced RF
    shielding
  • Variable Silk allows the engineer to fine
    tune the harmonic content from clean
    to thick & vintage
  • Individual control of 48V phantom
    power, polarity, HPF and Silk controls
  • Continuously Variable HPF from 20Hz
    to 250Hz
  • World-wide internal power supply with
    IEC input



The 5211 represents a seamless progression from the renowned Rupert Neve microphone preamps, embodying simplicity and sophistication. Featuring two channels of the iconic tone that is adored by many, along with an impressive 72dB of gain and adjustable high-pass filters for meticulous precision, this preamp also incorporates Mr. Rupert Neve's dual-tap transformers with variable Silk saturation, adding to its versatility. With its flattering and unwavering performance, the 5211 serves as an exceptional front end for any signal path, encompassing all the qualities one would expect from a top-notch mic preamp.



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 10Hz, -2.9 dB at 120kHz

MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL
1 kHz: +26.5 dBu
20 Hz to 30kHz +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)

 

 


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