Rupert Neve Designs 5017

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Rupert Neve Designs 5017

Rupert Neve Designs

5017

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 255356
Model: 5017
Category: Preamps
Price: $1,637.90

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The 5017 is a seriously impressive preamp – that Neve sound, but with a modern, flexible twist. It’s a great choice for engineers and producers tracking vocals, acoustic instruments, or anything needing that extra polish. The DI and compressor really round out its utility, making it a valuable addition to any high-end studio.

Product Description

  • Rupert Neve Designs 5017
  • Preamp
  • Microphone preamp and DI box with compressor
  • Two channel operation with crossfading
  • Silk-circuit
  • Microphone gain up to 66 dB
  • DI-Gain up to 30 dB
  • Balanced / unbalanced Hi-Z input
  • 48 V Phantom power
  • Phase reversal
  • Threshold control in compressor
  • Flexible adjustment via internal jumpers
PROS
  • • Neve’s signature sonic warmth and character are beautifully present.
  • • Silk circuit adds subtle harmonic richness, very controllable.
  • • The DI box is genuinely excellent, transparent and low-noise.
  • • Crossfading between channels is a unique and incredibly useful feature.
CONS
  • • Relatively high price point puts it out of reach for many home studios.
  • • Limited routing options compared to more complex mixing consoles.
  • • The compressor's control range, while flexible, can feel a bit daunting initially.

Product Video

Key Features

Channels 2
Preamp Type Class A Discrete
Gain Range 66 dB (mic), 30 dB (DI)
Phantom Power 48 V
Connections XLR, TRS, Hi-Z
Weight 8.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Unlike some overly aggressive enhancers, Rupert Neve's Silk circuit adds a subtle, musical warmth that’s very controllable and doesn’t sound artificial.
While capable, it’s more geared toward subtle shaping and smoothing; it's not a fast, punchy compressor designed for heavy-handed processing.
It’s fantastic for ribbon mics and other low-impedance sources, preventing signal loss and preserving their natural character.

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