Rupert Neve Designs 5052 Shelford Mic Pre / Inductor EQ (vertical only)

Rupert Neve Designs 5052 Shelford Mic Pre / Inductor EQ (vertical only) – 500-series module inspired by vintage style, with mic preamp, high-pass filter, and 3-band inductor EQ. Offers classic sound with modern features like variable Silk / Texture and simultaneous pre / post “tape” operation. Uses class-A, discrete, +/-24V topologies with custom transformers and inductors. Ideal for studios and live. Compact module (9.375″ x 1.75″, 0.5 kg) for 500-series lunchboxes.

5052 features preamp with 72 dB gain and square-core transformers, HPF 20-250 Hz, Mic/Line select, +48V phantom, polarity reverse. EQ: LF (shelf/peak, 35-220 Hz, ±15 dB), MF (parametric, 200 Hz-6 kHz, ±15 dB), HF (shelf/peak, 8-16 kHz, ±15 dB). Silk Red/Blue adds harmonics. Hand-soldered in USA.

As classic tribute, 5052 blends vintage tone with precision, ready for recordings without compromise.

MAIN FEATURES

• Mic preamp with 72 dB discrete class-A gain and square-core transformers
• Sweepable HPF 20-250 Hz, Mic/Line, +48V phantom, polarity reverse
• 3-band inductor EQ: LF (35-220 Hz, shelf/peak), MF (200 Hz-6 kHz, proportional Q), HF (8-16 kHz, shelf/peak)
• Silk Red/Blue with Texture for harmonics
• Compatible with 500-series lunchboxes
• Low latency, high headroom
• Vertical only (vertical mounting)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Gain: 0-66 dB (6 dB steps), ±6 dB trim
• Noise: < -102 dBV (unity), < -60 dBV (@ +66 dB), EIN < -126 dB
• Frequency Response: ±0.1 dB (10 Hz–31.5 kHz); -2.6 dB @ 120 kHz (preamp)
• Max Output Level: +25 dBu (preamp), +26 dBu (EQ input)
• THD + N: < 0.002% @ 1 kHz (+20 dBu); up to 1.5% with Silk
• HPF: 20-250 Hz, 12 dB/octave
• EQ Bands: LF ±15 dB (35/60/100/220 Hz, shelf/peak); MF ±15 dB (200/350/700/1.5/3/6 kHz, Hi Q); HF ±15 dB (8/16 kHz, shelf/peak)
• Power: ±24V DC (500-series slot), max 0.26 A / 0.20 A
• Dimensions (W × H): 9.375″ x 1.75″ (vertical only)
• Weight: 0.5 kg
• Included: 5052, manual
• Product Code: RND-5052