Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel Microphone Preamp/Inductor EQ/Diode Bridge Compressor

The Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel represents the best of Rupert Neve's legendary console design in one do-everything channel strip. Combining a genuine Rupert Neve-designed transformer-gain mic preamp with a vintage-style Inductor EQ, a musical diode-bridge compressor, innovative dual-tap output stage, and variable Silk saturation circuit, this all-in-one unit enhances any signal that passes through it.

INPUT STAGE WITH TRANSFORMER GAIN MIC PRE AND DI

The front-end of the Shelford Channel boasts a Class A transformer-gain microphone preamp designed by Rupert Neve himself, plus a direct input for high-impedance instruments. The transformer-gain mic pre utilizes an RN4012 custom-designed input transformer coupled with Class A circuitry, offering excellent isolation and maintaining a remarkably low noise floor. The Shelford Channel's preamp and input transformer deliver bold, clear sound with robust low-end that flatters any instrument or vocal.

“BEST OF THE CLASSICS” INDUCTOR EQ

The Shelford Channel’s three-band inductor EQ section includes circuitry derived from timeless Rupert Neve EQ designs. The low-frequency band, reminiscent of the revered 1064, provides a creamy and resonant bass response, and can be used in peak or shelf modes. The semi-parametric midrange band draws from the warmth of the classic 1073 and features a HI Q switch for more precise curves. The high-frequency band of the Shelford Channel blends vintage and modern circuit design, offering smooth top-end with switchable peak and shelf settings.

DIODE BRIDGE COMPRESSOR

The Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel features a diode-bridge compressor with a dynamic, “in your face” character. With full side-chain functionality, optional high-pass filter, stereo linking, and a Blend control for parallel compression, the Shelford Channel's one-of-a-kind compressor can handle anything you throw at it.

DUAL TAP OUTPUT STAGE

For added versatility, the Shelford Channel is equipped with a state-of-the-art dual-tap output transformer output based on the acclaimed RN2042 square-core transformer topology. With twice the operating voltage of traditional designs, this custom transformer output stage delivers both high-headroom and low-headroom options. The high-headroom tap provides a -6 dB output for pristine clarity even at peak levels, while the low-headroom tap gives you more harmonic saturation when you want an edgier tone.

VARIABLE SILK AND TEXTURE CONTROLS

Like other Shelford Series gear, the Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel features Silk Red and Blue saturation options with a variable Texture control that allows you to enhance your sound with second- and third-order harmonics. Silk Red mode accentuates high-frequency detail for a sizzling sound that cuts through the mix, while Silk Blue mode emphasizes the body and warmth of lower frequencies. The continuously variable Texture control adjusts the intensity of the Silk harmonics, so you can dial in the exact amount of rich, analog character you need to make any track jump out of the speakers.