Rupert Neve Designs 551
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Rupert Neve Designs
551
Product Info
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The 551 is a serious contender for anyone wanting that classic Rupert Neve EQ vibe in their 500 rack. It's got a fantastic sonic character—warm, musical, and just a little bit colored—that really shines on vocals, guitars, and anything needing some vintage polish. If you’re after that Neve sound without committing to a full console, this is a great entry point.
Product Description
- Rupert Neve Designs 551
- 3-Band Inductor (coil) EQ - 500 Series
- Low EQ: +/-15 dB shelf or peak
- Selectable for 35 Hz
- 60 Hz
- 100 Hz or 220 Hz
- Mid EQ: +/-15 dB with 6 centre frequencies: 200 Hz
- 350 Hz
- 700 Hz
- 1.5 kHz
- 3 kHz and 6 kHz
- High / Peak switch to increase the Q-factor
- Hi shelf: +/-15 dB shelf or peak
- selectable for 8 kHz and 16 kHz
- Lo cut: 12 dB / octave design at 80 Hz
- Rupert Neve custom transformer
- Design: API series 500 rack format
- • Neve’s classic inductor EQ character delivers warmth and musicality
- • Custom transformer adds harmonic richness and subtle saturation
- • Flexible low-frequency shelving and peaking options offer precise shaping
- • High/Peak switch provides focused tonal control and increased Q
- • Price point puts it out of reach for many home studios
- • Limited frequency selection in the mid-band restricts versatility
- • Inductor-based EQ can be less precise than more modern designs
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