{"product_id":"rupert-neve-designs-shelford-channel-mono-microphone-preamp-eq-compressor","title":"Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel Mono Microphone Preamp \/ EQ \/ Compressor","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDistil Rupert Neve’s Definitive Sonic Legacy in Your Studio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel\u003c\/strong\u003e represents the pinnacle of Rupert Neve's legendary console designs in a single-channel rackmount format. Engineered for demanding mixing engineers and commercial facilities, this 1U masterpiece consolidates over fifty years of analogue circuitry into a high-voltage studio workhorse. Integrating a Class-A transformer-gain preamplifier, three-band inductor equaliser, diode bridge compressor, and variable Silk saturation, it delivers unmatched depth and pristine clarity to any vocal or acoustic recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"2381\" height=\"1077\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oFWDKweJHXo\" title=\"Quick Start: The Shelford Channel\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnprecedented Headroom and Mid-Forward Boldness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the front end is Rupert Neve’s first new transformer-gain Class-A mic preamp design in over forty years. Combining a custom-wound step-up input transformer with discrete Class-A circuitry, it yields up to 72 dB of gain with an exceptionally low noise floor. Operating on twice the voltage of vintage consoles, this topology delivers massive headroom and a bold, mid-focused character that immediately flatters your source material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ultimate Analogue Toolkit with Stepped Precision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe signal path features a custom-tapped three-band inductor equaliser blending hallowed vintage tone with modern versatility. Its low-frequency band recreates the thick warmth of a 1064, while the proportional Q midrange brings vocals directly to the front of the mix. Following this is a heavily upgraded, 2254-inspired diode bridge compressor that adds harmonic saturation and weight, complete with a parallel Blend control to preserve transient punch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariable Transformer Tone and Dual-Tap Versatility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDriven by a custom RN2042 square-core transformer, the output stage features variable Silk Red and Blue saturation modes for rich second- and third-order harmonics. Silk Red adds a sparkly sheen to high frequencies, whereas Silk Blue enhances lower-frequency warmth. A dual-tap configuration provides a standard line output and a dedicated -6 dB output, allowing you to drive the Class-A output stage into its saturation sweet-spot without clipping your converters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass-A transformer-gain microphone preamplifier offering up to 72 dB of discrete, ultra-low-noise gain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom-wound step-up input transformer that adds mid-forward boldness and harmonic richness directly at the input stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-impedance direct input utilising the same high-fidelity topology as the industry-standard RNDI active DI box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassive loop-through jack on the front panel to simultaneously route dry DI signals to an amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwept high-pass filter continuously adjustable from 20 Hz to 250 Hz with a musical 12 dB per octave slope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-band custom-tapped inductor equaliser based on classic Rupert Neve console circuits like the 1064 and 1073\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParametric midrange EQ with proportional Q and a switchable high Q setting for surgical frequency cuts or smooth musical boosts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-frequency and high-frequency EQ bands switchable between shelf and peak modes for custom-tailored tonal shaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage-style diode bridge compressor with stepped controls, six timing configurations, and a 30% speed-boosting Fast mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet\/dry Blend control for seamless parallel compression, allowing you to combine uncompressed transients with thick, compressed body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom-wound square-core output transformer featuring variable Silk Red and Silk Blue saturation modes with variable Texture control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-tap output stage providing a standard line-level output and a separate -6 dB output to prevent converter clipping when driving the transformer hard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal high-pass filter sidechain routing to exclude heavy low-end from triggering the compressor detector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSidechain insert send and return jacks on the rear panel to enable advanced external spectral dynamics processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in stereo link function to coordinate compression across a pair of units for mastering or bus processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType: \u003c\/strong\u003eFlagship 1U Channel Strip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamp Input Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2200 Ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamp Maximum Input Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e +21.5 dBu (150 Hz to 22 kHz), +8 dBu (20 Hz to 22 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamp Frequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 Hz to 45 kHz (+\/- 0.25 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamp Equivalent Input Noise:\u003c\/strong\u003e -121.37 dBu (un-weighted, 22 Hz to 22 kHz, 150 Ohm source)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Input Maximum Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e +8 dBu (20 Hz to 120 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Input Noise (Line Out):\u003c\/strong\u003e -100 dBu (22 Hz to 22 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine Input Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low impedance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine Input Maximum Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e +30.5 dBu (20 Hz to 30 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine Input Frequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt;10 Hz to 110 kHz (+\/- 0.25 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine Input Noise (Line Out):\u003c\/strong\u003e -101.1 dBu (un-weighted, 22 Hz to 22 kHz, 40 Ohm source)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Pass Filter Frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Hz to 250 Hz, continuously variable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Pass Filter Slope:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 dB per Octave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEqualiser Noise:\u003c\/strong\u003e -92 dBu (un-weighted, 22 Hz to 22 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompressor Threshold:\u003c\/strong\u003e +20 dBu to -25 dBu, continuously adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompressor Ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Six settings: 1.5:1, 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, 6:1, 8:1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompressor Makeup Gain:\u003c\/strong\u003e -6 dB to +20 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompressor 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