Rupert Neve Designs 517 Mikrofonvorverstärker/DI/Kompressor

Rupert Neve Designs 517 Mic Pre / DI / Compressor – 500 Series module combining transformer-coupled mic preamp, opto-coupler compressor, and DI with Vari-Phase, Silk saturation, and mic/DI blending for versatile tracking.

Mic pre offers up to 66dB gain with 48V phantom and polarity reverse. Instrument amp provides 30dB gain, ground lift, and thru. Compressor features fixed 2:1 ratio, threshold control, auto makeup gain, and fast/slow modes. Blend mixes mic/DI signals; Silk enhances harmonics; Vari-Phase aligns phase for coherence.

Single-slot format suits modular racks; ideal for vocals, instruments, or blended sources.

MAIN FEATURES

• Mic preamp: 0-66dB gain (6dB steps)
• DI: 30dB gain, 1.6MΩ impedance
• Compressor: Opto-coupler, 2:1 ratio, threshold -20 to +10dBu
• Silk: Harmonic enhancement via output transformer
• Vari-Phase: Incremental phase rotation
• Blend: Mic/DI mixing control
• 48V phantom, polarity reverse
• LED compressor active indicator

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Inputs: XLR mic (10kΩ), 1/4" TRS DI
• Outputs: 500 Series main (up to +23dBu)
• Gain: Mic 66dB max, DI 30dB
• Frequency Response: -0.1dB @10Hz to -1dB @120kHz
• THD+N: <0.001% @1kHz +20dBu
• EIN: <-125dBu (mic)
• Power: 500 Series slot (110-125mA @ ±16V)
• Dimensions: Single-slot 500 module
• Weight: Not specified
• Included: 517 module
• Product Code: 517