Detail 01
2 channels; 2 x XLR inputs
Allows two microphone sources to be preamplified at once.
Product detailSKU #1500000364782
Rupert Neve Designs5025 Dual Shelford Mic Preamp
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The 5025 Dual Shelford is a two-channel, solid-state microphone preamp for recording and live-sound work. Each channel has XLR input, phantom power, polarity switching, and a custom transformer feeding Class-A circuitry for the initial 15 dB of gain. Silk Red and Blue modes, plus Texture control, let you vary harmonic character and high-frequency emphasis. Dual output levels allow the output transformers to be driven while giving downstream equipment a lower-level connection. Its 1U format suits a professional rack-based signal path.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Tracking vocals, acoustic instruments, drums, and other sources through two microphone-preamp channels.
- Rack-based recording or live-sound systems needing main and lower-level transformer output connections.
- Engineers adjusting harmonic character with Silk Red, Silk Blue, and Texture controls.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Phantom power on 2 channels
Phantom power is available on both preamp channels.
Detail 03
Silk Red/Blue with Texture control
Offers two harmonic-character modes and a control for fine adjustment of high frequencies.
Detail 04
Main +26 dBu and -6 dB +20 dBu outputs
Provides two output-level connection options for the downstream signal path.
Detail 05
Frequency response: 10 Hz–62 kHz (±0.5 dB)
States the unit’s specified frequency-response range and tolerance.
Detail 06
1U; 19 x 1.75 x 9.2 inches
Fits a single rack space and gives the unit’s listed rack dimensions.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Plan for a 1U rack space measuring 19 inches wide, 1.75 inches high, and 9.2 inches deep.
- 02The unit uses a standard IEC AC cable for power.
- 03Choose between the main +26 dBu outputs and the -6 dB +20 dBu outputs for downstream connection.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many microphone channels does the 5025 provide?
It provides two solid-state microphone-preamp channels, each with an XLR input.
02Can it supply phantom power?
Yes. Phantom power is available on both channels.
03What do the dual outputs do?
It has main +26 dBu outputs and -6 dB +20 dBu outputs, giving lower-level connections for downstream equipment.
04How much rack space does it require?
The 5025 occupies 1U of rack space.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Frequency Response
- 10Hz-62kHz (±0.5dB)
2 detailsPickups & controls
- Polarity Switch
- Yes
- Preamp Type
- Solid State
4 detailsConnections & power
- Analog Outputs
- 2 x XLR (main), 2 x (-6dB)
- Phantom Power
- Yes, 2 channels
- Analog Inputs
- 2 x XLR
- Power Source
- Standard IEC AC Cable
3 detailsSize & weight
- Depth
- 9.2 inch
- Width
- 19 inch
- Height
- 1.75 inch
3 detailsOther
- Number of Channels
- 2
- Additional Features
- Silk Red/Blue circuit with Texture control
- Rack Spaces
- 1U
