Rupert Neve Designs R6

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Rupert Neve Designs R6

Rupert Neve Designs

R6

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 366222
Model: R6
Price: $834.90

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The R6 is a seriously well-built rack, offering a taste of that classic Neve sound in a compact format. It's ideal for engineers and producers wanting to add a touch of vintage warmth to their mixes, or for smaller studios needing flexible routing and reliable performance—just be prepared for a premium-priced investment.

Product Description

  • Rupert Neve Designs R6
  • Six Space 500 Series Rack
  • 8 Channels I/O with XLR
  • jack and SubD/DB25 connectors
  • LED Metering for electricity consumption monitoring
  • 48V Phantom power available per channel
  • +/- 16 VDC
  • Channel 7-8 thru connections can be used as a way to quickly and easily convert your signal from/to DB-25
  • and TRS connectors
  • 3 Link jumpers can be set to allow linking on channels 1-2
  • 3-4 and 5-6
  • Solid steel chassis
  • Dimensions (L x W x H): 330 x 190 x 139 mm
  • Weight: 4.31 kg
PROS
  • • Solid steel chassis provides exceptional durability and roadworthiness.
  • • Flexible I/O options simplify integration with various studio setups.
  • • Neve's signature sonic character adds warmth and richness to signals.
  • • Phantom power supports condenser mics, expanding recording possibilities.
CONS
  • • Price point places it beyond the reach of many home studios.
  • • Limited channel count might not suit larger, complex projects.
  • • Size and weight can be restrictive in cramped recording environments.

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Key Features

Module Type 500 Series Rack
Channels 8
Controls LED Metering, Link Jumpers, Phantom Power
Compatible Format 500 Series
Weight 4.31 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's a simple parallel connection; you essentially use those channels as quick adapters between XLR, TRS, and the DB25 connector, streamlining signal flow without needing separate converters.
Rupert Neve Designs uses high-quality jumpers, so signal integrity is excellent—you shouldn't experience any noticeable degradation when linking channels.
While compact for a 500 series rack, the weight makes it less than ideal for frequent location work; it’s more suited for studio use.

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