Description
Rupert Neve Shelford Channel a Whole New Vintage
Described as the definitive evolution of Rupert Neve’s most prized classic console modules, the new Rupert Neve Shelford Channel is a complete 1U channel strip. While the Shelford series name harks back to Neve’s garage workshop in the village of Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire in the UK where he developed some of his earliest consoles, this new channel features Neve’s first new transformer-gain, Class-A mic preamp in over 40 years.
Promising the best of old and new, this new preamp, which features gain, trim and high-pass filter controls, is followed by the same inductor EQ found in the existing Shelford 5051 and 5052 modules.
Something of a greatest-hits collection, this three-band equaliser features elements of the classic 1064 and 1073 modules, updated with modern components and circuit design. Finally, the diode bridge compressor is inspired by the vintage 2254 compressor/limiter but with vastly expanded functionality, including a blend control for parallel compression. Other features include variable transformer saturation and a new dual-tap output transformer with high- and low-headroom outputs.
Reasons to choose the Rupert Neve Shelford Channel:
- Class A preamp with input transformer, delivering clean gain and classic warmth.
- Coil-based equaliser with adjustable frequencies, offering precise tonal flexibility.
- Feedback-type compressor inspired by the legendary 2254, with musical dynamic control.
- “Silk” saturation stage that adds pleasant harmonics and warmth without overloading.
- Output transformer with dual taps for maximum voltage or reduced signal, adaptable to any system.
- A ±24 V bipolar power supply that provides a wide dynamic range and the ability to handle strong signals.
Features:
- The magical sound of Neve
- With transformer gain preamp, DI, inductor EQ and diode bridge compressor
- Mic gain and mic trim
- 48V phantom power and polarity switchable
- Tunable low-cut from 20 – 250 Hz
- DI-In and -Thru
- 3-band EQ with parametric depths (35, 60, 100, 220 Hz), parametric centers (220, 400, 900, 1800, 3500, 7500 Hz) and switchable Q factor, treble (8, 16kHz)
- Diode bridge compressor with adjustable threshold (-25 to +20), ratio (1.5: 1, 2: 1, 3: 1, 4: 1, 8: 1), gain (-6 to +20 dB) and timing (Fast , MF, Medium, MS, Slow, Car)
- Blend for parallel compression
- HPF (from preamp section) to sidechain
- Compressor link option
- Pre-EQ option
- Silk function (Red, Blue), infinitely variable
- VU meter (output level / level reduction)
- Internal power supply, automatically switches from 100 to 240V AC, 50-60 Hz if necessary
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 24″ x 13″ x 4″. 61 x 33 x 10,2 cm
- Weight: 9,5lbs (4,3 Kg)
- Manual here
