50 YEARS BETWEEN TWEAKS
By Graeme Hague
27 November 2013
Only from Rupert Neve… the Shelford Series 5052 Mic Re/Inductor EQ and the 5051 Inductor EQ/Compressor are based on designs Rupert first dabbled with 50 years ago in his factory that was a converted rectory in – take a guess – Shelford, UK. Look again, these aren’t 500 series, but half-rack units designed to be vertically mounted in several new Rupert Neve Designs (RND) rack products and you’ll need one of a few options with regards to external power supplies – or you can drop these into a 5088 console. The Shelford 5052 echoes the 1073 with a mic pre, high pass filter, and 3-band inductor EQ, and incorporates modern features like the variable Silk/Texture control from the Portico II Series and simultaneous pre/post “tape” operation. The 5051 Inductor EQ / Compressor features the same high voltage line driver and EQ topologies as the 5052, plus a linkable VCA compressor similar to that found in the Portico II Master Buss Processor. Both are available in Australia now with a RRP of AUS$2649. Racks and power supplies are extra, we’re confirming prices.
Australian Distributor: Awave Pty Ltd www.awave.com.au
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