
( Brand: Neve ), ( Manufacturer Part Number: 5051 ), ( Part Type: Supply Rack ), ( Effect/enhancement: Compression/limiting ), ( Frequency Bands: 4 )
Compression, perfected in the shelved 5051, a portion of audio signal is rectified and smoothed to produce an appropriate control voltage for quick-response, low-distortion vac. These are factors that let the 5051 work flawlessly within your high-quality audio chain. And while these design elements are very much vintage Neve, the 5051 also leverages contemporary components techniques that Wren't possible back in day, giving you best of old new.
Theres a 12db octave 250hz high pass filter you can switch into the side-chain to reduce possibility of loud low-frequency material interfering with gain reduction. You can switch both the high and low band from peak to shelf boost or cut by 15db. 5khz,3khz, and 6khz. The Neve recipe: transformers and class a designs modules use input output amplifiers to deliver their deliciously musical signature sound.
Flawless and immaculate, barely used. The mid band also boasts a hi-q switch to narrow band width . The eq can even be switched pre post compressor.
To buy these 3 items new on sweet water would cost Rupert Neve designs' shelved 5051 inductor eq compressor module delivers the magic. Like new in box. The 5051 also employs an ultra-accurate, low-noise vac that has no sonic signature of its own, which enables use proven amplifier transformer combinations to produce warm, punchy, transparent sound.
Those of us who have had the privilege working on a Neve 8078 or its predecessors can attest to fact that Nieves series 80 consoles were indeed pinnacle hand-wired analog mixing desks. Each has advantages depending on your source and desired results. Modern design and components, classic Neve sound - have it all with Rupert designs' shelved the 5051 sports two accurate 8-segment led meters to indicate gain reduction output level. And the compressor in 5051 sounds amazing.
On the other hand, if response is too sluggish, signal will overshoot and first few cycles not be compressed. The magical sound of Forepart Neve is an audio legend whose electronics designs defined golden age analog. A link switch and associated 1/4 jacks let you use multiple 5051s in stereo. You can switch the high band from 8khz to 16khz, and low is delectable at 35, 60, 1 or 220hz.
The accuracy and speed of response attack, time that gain remains under initial control release play a large part in way compressor sounds.
The inductor-based mid band gives you a choice of six frequencies: 200hz, 350hz, 700hz, Classic Neve eq the shelved 5051s eq takes you back to some of Rupert Nieves legendary equalizer designs from the 1970s, and while this may not provide as many variables Rupert's more recent designs, 5051 does indeed give acclaimed, sough-after sound British console.
Nieves vintage designs with the power and flexibility of portico ii compressor. Now, that's what we call compressive control.
Made to fit the 5088 console or any of three vertical racks for stand-alone use, 5051 combines a classic 3-band eq based on Mr. Among its user-friendly modern features are two XLR balanced inputs that you can select from the front panel.