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Rupert Neve Designs

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Preamp

  • 511 Mic Preamp with Silk

    A 500 Series microphone preamplifier featuring a big, bold preamp, a swept high-pass filter and the powerful saturation control of variable Silk. Combines legendary Rupert Neve tone with 500 Series value and delivers clean or vintage characters at will.

  • 517

    A unified 500-series module combining a world-class microphone preamp, one-knob opto compressor, and instrument DI input. Features a 12-way precision gain switch, Vari-phase alignment, Silk saturation with blend controls, and a custom output transformer.

  • 5211 2-Channel Mic Preamp

    Simple and elegant, the 5211 is the natural evolution of what is arguably the most famous gear in audio recording history: Rupert Neve's microphone preamps. With two channels of the classic tone you know and love and the power of Mr. Rupert Neve's dual-tap transformers with variable Silk.

  • Portico 5017 Mobile Pre

    The Portico 5017 is a rugged, portable two-channel unit combining a world-class transformer-coupled microphone preamp, a high-impedance instrument DI, and a 2:1 compressor in a single chassis. Vari-phase, Silk, and DI/mic blending controls make it a versatile tool for studio recording, location work, and live performance.

  • Portico II 5022 Dual Mic Pre

    The 5022 is a dual mic preamp module for the Rupert Neve Designs 5088 console, featuring two class-A, electronically balanced mic preamps with variable high-pass filters, 48V phantom power, polarity reverse, and Silk/Texture controls for harmonic shaping. Designed to maximize the number of inputs available in a single 5088 Penthouse Module.

  • Portico II 5024 Quad Mic Pre

    The Portico II 5024 is a four-channel microphone preamplifier featuring 72dB of gain, custom transformers, and Rupert Neve's Silk circuit for vintage-style harmonic saturation. Channels 1 and 2 include transformer-isolated high-impedance DI inputs with parallel THRU outputs, while channels 3 and 4 include a built-in Mid-Side (M/S) decoder, combining four channels of legendary front-end tone into a single 1U enclosure.

  • RMP-D8 8-Channel Dante Mic Preamp + Converter

    Network-integrated 8-channel microphone preamplifier featuring class-A mic preamps with custom Rupert Neve transformers and mastering-grade 24-bit/192kHz Dante converters for professional live sound and studio applications.

  • Shelford Dual Mic Pre

    Two channels of Rupert Neve's Shelford preamplifier in a 1RU rackmount chassis. Built around a custom direct-coupled input transformer that delivers the first 15 dB of gain, with selectable Silk Red/Blue and continuously variable Texture for harmonic shaping, plus dual transformer-coupled outputs (Main at +26 dBu and -6 dB) for either pristine headroom or saturated tone without clipping converters.

Channel Strip

  • Newton Channel

    A 1RU channel strip from Rupert Neve Designs combining a microphone preamplifier, parametric equalizer, VCA compressor, and variable Silk harmonic saturation circuit. Named after Rupert Neve's birthplace (Newton Abbot, England), it delivers classic RND sonic character in an accessible format suited for project studios, commercial facilities, and live sound applications.

  • Shelford 5052 Mic Pre / Inductor EQ

    A vintage-inspired microphone preamp and 3-band inductor EQ Shelford Series module designed for the 5088 console. Combines classic 1073-inspired design with modern features including variable Silk/Texture controls and simultaneous pre/post 'tape' operation, built with class-A discrete electronics, custom-wound transformers, and inductors using ±24V topologies.

  • Shelford 5053 Transformer Gain Mic Pre + Inductor EQ

    Shelford Series 1-slot Penthouse module for the Rupert Neve Designs 5088 console, pairing a transformer-coupled, fully class-A microphone preamplifier with a 3-band inductor EQ. The mic pre uses a custom RND input transformer to deliver the first 15 dB of gain, with a 12-position rotary gain switch, sweepable 20-250 Hz high-pass filter, and the Silk Red/Blue circuit with continuously variable Texture for tunable harmonic content.

  • Shelford Channel

    A class-A, transformer-gain channel strip combining a microphone preamplifier, three-band inductor EQ, diode bridge compressor, and variable Silk/Texture harmonic saturation circuitry. Evolved from Rupert Neve's classic console modules (1073, 1064, 2254), it pairs a custom transformer-gain mic pre with a modernized inductor EQ and the diode bridge compressor topology in a single 1RU rackmount unit.

Compressor

  • 535 Diode Bridge Compressor

    A 500 Series compressor module capturing the sonic character of Rupert Neve's original 2254 diode-bridge design with modern enhancements: advanced timing control, a lower noise floor, fully stepped controls, and built-in parallel processing via a BLEND control. Designed to deliver punchy, thick, and versatile compression suitable for vocals, guitars, bass, and drums.

  • 543

    Clean, precise, powerful level control. Whether you're tracking, mixing or mastering, the 543 delivers unobtrusive, musical dynamic control and high-ratio limiting with massive flexibility, transparency and precision.

  • OptoFET Dual Stage Compressor

    A versatile mono analog compressor and wave shaper combining a newly-designed FET compression circuit with an optimized optical compression circuit in a single 1U rack space. Offers transparent vocal smoothing through extreme envelope shaping with harmonic texture, and can operate in Dual-Stage (FET and OPTO in series) or Dual-Band (split at 50Hz-500Hz crossover) modes.

  • Shelford Compressor

    Two-channel diode bridge compressor inspired by vintage Neve 2254 and 33609 units. Delivers classic diode bridge punch, color, weight, and tone with modern updates including advanced timing control, lower noise floor, fully stepped 31-position detented controls for precision recall, higher voltage power rails, full-wave sidechain detection, and internal parallel processing via blend control.

Di Box

  • RNDI

    Active transformer direct interface (DI) box with a custom Rupert Neve-designed output transformer and class-A discrete FET input stage, designed to deliver a powerful, vibrant direct sound that captures the full harmonic depth of basses, guitars, acoustic instruments, and pre-recorded material.

  • RNDI-8

    Eight channels of the superb-sounding RNDI in one rack space, designed for high-end stage rigs, studios, and synth enthusiasts. Combines custom-wound output transformers and Class-A discrete FET input stages to deliver clarity and harmonic depth across instrument-level sources.

  • RNDI-M

    Compact, pedalboard-friendly active transformer direct interface that brings the tone and clarity of the original RNDI to a single-channel, stompbox-sized format. Built around a custom Rupert Neve Designs transformer and a discrete Class-A FET input stage in a rugged solid-steel chassis, with a 2.2 Megohm high-impedance input, ground lift switch, and passive 1/4" THRU output. Operates from 48V phantom power.

  • RNDI-S

    Stereo Active Transformer Direct Interface featuring custom Rupert Neve-designed output transformers and class-A, discrete FET input stages. An expanded two-channel direct interface designed to deliver powerful, vibrant direct sound for stereo and mono sources including instruments, pre-recorded material, and consumer devices. Powered by dual 48V phantom power with rugged steel frame built for touring.

Mastering

  • Master Bus Converter

    Dual-path mastering-grade 24-bit/192kHz A-D converter and analog limiter. Features a transformerless Class-A signal path or a custom interstage transformer path with variable Red/Blue Silk harmonic coloration, paired with a compound active release limiter offering a sweepable sidechain high-pass filter and up to 20 dB of clean Class-A line gain. Designed for tracking, mixing, mastering, and live applications.

  • Master Bus Transformer

    The Master Bus Transformer (MBT) is a 2RU transformer-based mastering and mix-bus processor featuring custom Rupert Neve Designs transformers across multiple processing sections. It combines transformer-driven coloration with sophisticated tone-shaping tools, including a 2-band shelf EQ, an optical Color Comp compressor, a stereo Width section with variable HPF, and the Super Silk circuit for harmonic manipulation via Red, Blue, Harmonics, and Zener Drive controls.

  • Portico II Master Buss Processor

    A 2U creative dynamics, tone, and stereo field control tool for 2-channel mixing and mastering. Based on high-voltage, discrete, class-A signal paths from the 5088 Mixer, it combines VCA compression, adaptive release limiting, and M-S stereo field editing with harmonic saturation via the Silk & Texture circuit.

Summing Mixer

  • 5057 Orbit

    A 1U rack-mounted 16x2 analog summing mixer with Class-A summing, custom Rupert Neve output transformers, and Silk Red & Blue circuitry. Designed to bring console-quality tone, depth, and harmonic saturation to DAW-based mixing workflows, with expandable Bus Link for up to 64 channels across four linked units.

  • 5059 Satellite

    The 5059 Satellite is a 16x2+2 analog summing mixer that combines custom transformers and class-A circuitry in a compact 2U chassis. Each of its 16 channels offers continuously variable level (-∞ to +10 dB), 3 dB-law pan, an individually switchable insert point, and a Stereo 2 send for parallel stem mixing. Master Silk Red and Silk Blue modes with continuously variable Texture controls let engineers dial in harmonic content and transformer saturation across the entire mix.

  • 5060 Centerpiece

    The 5060 Centerpiece is a 24x2 desktop analog summing mixer and monitor controller. It combines class-A circuitry, custom transformers, and the Silk Red/Blue harmonic texture controls from the flagship 5088 console with a comprehensive monitoring section, DAW transport controls, and a built-in talkback system — providing a tactile analog hub for in-the-box mixing workflows.

Equalizer

  • 551

    The 551 is the only 500 Series equalizer designed by Rupert Neve. It features three bands of EQ inspired by his most prized vintage designs, incorporating custom-wound inductors, transformers, and class-A gain blocks, bringing the thick, powerful lows and sweet highs characteristic of Rupert's classic designs to the compact 500-Series format.

  • Shelford 5051 Inductor EQ / Compressor

    A 1-slot Shelford Series module pairing a three-band inductor equalizer with a VCA compressor. Designed for the 5088 console's penthouse, it combines custom-wound inductors and audio transformers with a fully discrete class-A signal path to deliver classic Neve tone alongside modern flexibility.

Rack Mount

  • R10 Ten-Space 500 Series Rack

    Ten-slot 500 Series chassis engineered with abundant power and rugged build quality. Delivers 2650mA of total current — more than 150% of the maximum required by a fully loaded rack — to prevent rail sag under heavy loads. Features LED current metering, a double-shielded power supply, balanced XLR and TRS I/O on every channel, 48V phantom power, and VCA link switches on channel pairs for stereo operation.

  • R6 Six-Space 500 Series Rack

    A six-slot 500 Series chassis built around an over-engineered power supply and a flexible rear-panel I/O design with interchangeable DB-25, XLR, or TRS connectors. Aimed at engineers who want a higher degree of confidence in their 500 Series rack — at home, in the studio, or on the road.

Utility

  • 5045 Primary Source Enhancer

    A 2-channel 1U rackmount feedback reduction device that naturally reduces feedback in live sound environments without compromising signal integrity, capable of increasing microphone level by up to 20dB before feedback occurs. 100% analog design with custom transformers and no digital processing or filtering.

  • 545 Primary Source Enhancer

    The 545 Primary Source Enhancer is a single-channel 500-series module that uses 100% analog processing to reduce microphone feedback and ambient bleed in live sound applications. Based on the circuitry of the Portico 5045, it can increase microphone signal levels by up to 20 dB before feedback.

Console

  • 5088

    The 5088 is a fully discrete, transformer-coupled, modular analog mixing console — the culmination of Rupert Neve's vast analog circuitry knowledge. Available in 8, 16, 32, 48, and 64+ channel frames (expandable in 16-channel increments), with an optional Penthouse for vertical-mount mic pres, EQs, compressors, 500 Series racks, or 19" outboard. Optional SwiftMix 2.0 motorized fader automation integrates with any DAW over a single USB connection.

Headphone Amp

  • RNHP Precision Headphone Amplifier

    A dedicated 24V reference-quality headphone amplifier designed to deliver high-power amplification with minimal sonic compromise. Three specially calibrated inputs (XLR/TRS combo, RCA, 3.5mm) feed a direct-coupled amplifier with near-zero output impedance, housed in a rugged VESA-mountable steel chassis.

Tape

  • 542 Tape Emulator

    A 500 Series tape emulation module that delivers analog saturation and coloration. Features a true tape effect circuit with a custom interstage transformer mimicking a record head, switchable 15/30 IPS tape speed modes, soft-clipper, Silk circuit with variable Texture control, and a blend control to mix pre and post-tape effect signals.