Rupert Neve Designs 5211: 2-Channel Mic Preamp

The Cornerstone of Professional Audio Quality

The Rupert Neve Designs 5211 is the embodiment of classic audio excellence, bringing a new dimension to professional recording. This 2-channel mic preamp stands as a testament to Mr. Rupert Neve’s legendary expertise, combining timeless tone with modern features for an unparalleled recording experience.

Key Features:

• Dual-Channel Excellence: Offering 72dB of gain, ensuring clarity and detail in your recordings.
• Variable Silk Saturation: Adds harmonic richness, with the Red Silk mode enhancing mid and high frequencies for a luscious sonic texture.
• Sweepable High-Pass Filter: Ranging from 20Hz to 250Hz for precise control over unwanted low frequencies.
• Dual-Tap Transformers: Custom-designed transformers with a standard line level and a separate -6dBu output, perfect for managing high levels and intense saturation.
• Phantom Power: Provides 48V to microphones, expanding compatibility and versatility.
• Intuitive Controls: Including a 12-way gain switch, trim adjustment, polarity reversal, and an 8-segment LED meter for accurate level monitoring.

Technical Specifications:

• Maximum Input Level: +26 dBu at 1 kHz.
• Noise: Unweighted, 22 Hz - 22 kHz, as low as -104 dBV.
• Frequency Response: Flat within 0.2 dB at 10Hz and -2.9 dB at 120kHz.
• Total Harmonic Distortion: Less than 0.02% without Silk, up to 1.5% with Silk engaged.
• Power Consumption: 35 Watts Max.
• Dimensions: 19” W x 1.75” H x 7 ⅝” D.

What Users Say: Professionals praise the 5211 for its ability to transform their studio setups. Users like William L. admire it as a “studio’s secret weapon,” while industry experts in MIX Magazine highlight its immense value for home studios. Many users are captivated by its ability to provide the revered Rupert Neve sound in a modern, convenient format.