Rupert Neve Designs 5035 Shelford Channel

Rupert Neve Designs 5035 Shelford Channel – premium 500-series channel strip blending classic Neve 1073 preamp, 1084 EQ, and 2254 compressor with modern enhancements like variable Silk/Texture and DI. Delivers rich harmonics, 72dB gain, and versatile processing for tracking and mixing in professional studios.

Mic pre with custom transformer, 48V phantom, phase reverse, and sweepable HPF (70-500Hz). DI with JFET input. EQ section with three bands, high/low shelves, and mid bell. Compressor with fixed 2:1 ratio, variable threshold/attack/release. Silk/Texture adds harmonic drive. Illuminated metering for levels and gain reduction.

1U module suits 500-series racks, enhancing signals with analog depth and precision.

MAIN FEATURES

• Mic preamp: 72dB gain, custom input transformer, 48V phantom, phase reverse
• DI: JFET instrument input with transformer loading
• Sweepable HPF: 70-500Hz, 18dB/octave
• EQ: 3-band (80Hz LF shelf, 12kHz HF shelf, variable mid 300Hz-2.4kHz bell), ±15dB
• Compressor: Opto, fixed 2:1 ratio, variable threshold (-20 to +10dB), attack/release
• Silk/Texture: Red/Blue modes for harmonic enhancement
• Illuminated VU meter for output level, LED GR meter
• 500-series format for rack integration
• Variable impedance mic input (300Ω/1200Ω)
• Output trim ±12dB

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Inputs: 1 x XLR mic (balanced), 1 x 1/4" TS DI (unbalanced)
• Outputs: 1 x 500-series output
• Gain: Up to 72dB (mic pre)
• Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.5dB
• THD + Noise: <0.005% (preamp, unity); up to 5% with max Silk
• EIN: -128dBu (150Ω source)
• Max Output: +26dBu
• Power: +16V DC (500-series slot)
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 5.25 x 5.25 x 8 in (500-series module)
• Weight: 3.5 lbs
• Included: 5035 module
• Product Code: 5035