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DocumentDocumentShelford Channel Transformer Gain Mic Preamp, Inductor EQ, Diode Bridge Compressor & SILK Operations Manual Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 20. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the 2. Keep these instructions. limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. 3. Heed all warnings. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against 4. Follow all instructions. harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly 12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or PORTABLE CART approved by Rupert Neve Designs LLC, could void the user's authority to table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with WARNING operate the equipment under FCC rules. the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution 21. This apparatus does not exceed the Class A/Class B (whichever is when moving the cart/apparatus combination to applicable) limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as avoid injury from tip-over. set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or of Communications. when unused for long periods of time. ATTENTION -- Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required radioélectriques dépassant las limites applicables aux appareils when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power- numériques de class A/de class B (selon le cas) prescrites dans le supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par les ministere des fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or communications du Canada. moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 22. Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing 15. This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no loss. Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise-induced object filled with liquids, such as vases or beer glasses, shall be placed hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to on the apparatus. sufficiently intense noise for a period of time. The U.S. Government's 16. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified the permissible noise level exposures shown in the following chart. 17. This apparatus has been designed with Class-I construction and must be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection (the third grounding prong). 18. This apparatus has been equipped with a rocker-style AC mains power switch. This switch is located on the rear panel and should remain readily accessible to the user. 19. The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, so the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of these permissible limits could result in some hearing loss. To ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels use hearing protectors while the equipment is in operation. Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating the equipment in order to prevent permanent hearing loss if exposure is in excess of the limits set forth here: CAUTION AVIS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE. NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE. AUCUN ENTRETIEN DE PIECES INTERIEURES PAR L'USAGER. CONFIER L'ENTRETIEN AU PERSONNEL QUALIFIE. AVIS: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D'INCENDIE OU D'ELECTROCUTION, N'EXPOSEZ PAS CET ARTICLE A LA PLUIE OU A L'HUMIDITE The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. Le symbole éclair avec point de flèche à l'intérieur d'un triangle équilatéral est utilisé pour alerter l'utilisateur de la présence à l'intérieur du coffret de "voltage dangereux" non isolé d'ampleur suffisante pour constituer un risque d'éléctrocution. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Le point d'exclamation à l'intérieur d'un triangle équilatéral est employé pour alerter les utilisateurs de la présence d'instructions importantes pour le fonctionnement et l'entretien (service) dans le livret d'instruction accompagnant l'appareil. Duration, per day in hours 8 6 4 3 2 1.5 1 0.5 0.25 or less Sound Level dBA, Slow Response 90 92 95 97 100 102 105 110 115 Typical Example Duo in small club Subway Train Typical music via head phones Siren at 10 m distance Loudest parts at a rock concert This symbol indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city recycling office or the dealer from whom you purchased the product. WARNING -- To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Table of Contents Introduction 1 Block Diagram 1 Shelford Front Panel 2 Shelford Rear Panel 4 Shelford Features 5 Specifications 9 Limited Warranty 21 Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel Thank you for purchasing the Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel. We hope you enjoy using this product as much as we have enjoyed designing and building it. The Shelford Channel features Rupert Neve's first new tranformer-gain, Class-A Mic Pre in over 40 years, a thoughtfully refined classic 3-band inductor EQ, an updated Diode Bridge Compressor and custom Rupert Neve Designs transformer coupled outputs with variable SILK. The Shelford Channel maintains the soul of Rupert's classics with new levels of versatility, delivering the distilled essence of over fifty years of Rupert Neve's most treasured designs. 1 Shelford Channel Block Diagram Shelford Channel Front Panel SIGNAL LED that illuminates GREEN when signal is present and RED when near clip point MIC/DI/LINE Push-button switch that selects the Mic/DI input or line input THRU Passive loop 1/4" out of the DI input signal TRIM Continuously variable +/- 6dB level control LOW FREQ 4-position rotary switch that selects the corner (shelf) or center (peak) frequency HPF Push-button switch that engages the variable high pass filter EQ IN Push-button switch that engages the inductor EQ section MID HI Q Push-button switch that reduces the Q width when pressed in MID FREQ 6-position rotary switch that selects the center (peak) frequency 8K/16K Push-button switch that adjusts the corner (shelf) or center frequency (peak) of HF band SHELFORD CHANNEL 0dB THRU MIC / DI SIGNAL LINE 30 36 42 24 48 -6 TRIM+6 18 54 12 60 DI GND LIFT 6 0dB 66 48V MIC GAIN HPF 100 20Hz 250Hz HPF FREQ EQ IN 0 100 220 60 35 LOW FREQ MID HI Q 900 1K8 8K 400 3K5 220 7K5 16K 0 0 MID FREQ -15 +15 LF LF PEAK -15 +15 MID HF PEAK -15 +15 HF 3: 2:1 1.5:1 -2 -18 +12 -25 +20 DI 1/4" jack for direct injection (DI) or instrument inputs GND LIFT Push-button switch that separates the DI audio signal ground from chassis ground MIC GAIN 12 position rotary switch that controls the microphone preamp gain in 6dB steps 48V Push-button switch that engages 48V Phantom Power LF 31-detent potentiometer that controls the amount of boost or cut within a range of +/- 15dB HPF FREQ 31-detent potentiometer that adjusts the cutoff frequency for the high pass filter within a range of 20Hz to 250Hz POLARITY Push-button switch that inverts the phase of the input signal LF PEAK Push-button switch that toggles between shelf mode (out) or peak mode (in) HF 31-detent potentiometer that controls the amount of boost or cut within a range of +/- 15dB HF PEAK Push-button switch that selects between shelf mode (out) or peak mode (in) MID 31-detent potentiometer that controls the amount of boost or cut within a range of +/- 15dB 2 Shelford Channel Front Panel (continued) TIMING 6-position rotary switch that adjusts the compressor attack and release times HPF to S/C Illuminated push-button switch that engages the compressor side-chain high pass filter RATIO 6-position rotary switch that adjusts the compressor ratio from 1.5:1 to 8:1 COMP IN Push-button switch that engages the compressor section PRE EQ Push-button switch that puts the compressor before the EQ when engaged FAST Illuminated push-button switch that speeds up all compressor time constants by 30% VU METER Illuminated VU meter displays output level or gain reduction PEAK Peak LED warns when signal levels are peaking 3dB below clip point VU SELECT Push-button switch that toggles between metering the compressor output level (OUTPUT) and gain reduction (REDUCTION) 900 1K8 0 3K5 7K5 0 -15 +15 COMP IN 3:1 4:1 HPF to S/C MED MS PRE EQ 2:1 6:1 MF SLOW 1.5:1 8:1 FAST AUTO -2 +6 50 RATIO TIMING -18 +12 0 S/C LINK -25 +20 INSERT -6 +20 THRESHOLD GAIN dB 0 100 BLEND % FAST VU SELECT OUTPUT REDUCTION RED / BLUE SILK MIN MAX TEXTURE VVUU Illuminated meter/power indicator RUPERT NEVE DESIGNS PEAK THRESHOLD 31-detent potentiometer that controls the compressor threshold range from +20dBu to -25dBu S/C INSERT Push-button switch that engages the S/C Insert SEND & RETURN jacks on the rear panel for external side-chain processing GAIN 31-detent potentiometer that controls the compressor make-up gain within a range of -6dB to +20dB TEXTURE 31-detent potentiometer that controls the amount of SILK harmonics when SILK is engaged SILK IN Push-button switch that toggles through the three available SILK modes: OFF, RED & BLUE BLEND 31-detent potentiometer that controls the wet/dry mix of the compressed signal (100%) and the input signal (0%) LINK Push-button switch that engages stereo compressor link mode 3 Shelford Channel Rear Panel POWER IEC standard 3-pin AC Power outlet 100-240VAC 35 Watts Max CAUTION Risk of Electric Shock Disconnect from outlet before removing cover POWER 100-240 VAC 50/60Hz 35 Watts Rupert Neve Designs, LLC Model 5035 MADE IN USA LINK TS Jacks that allow multiple Shelford channel side-chain signals to be linked together for stereo compression SIDE CHAIN SEND Compressor side-chain insert send TS jack for connecting to the input of an external processor (ex: EQ) LINE OUT -6dB LINE OUT LIFT GND SIDE CHAIN LINK SEND RETURN COMPRESSOR MIC IN Balanced XLR input that can be utilized for MIC level signals LINE IN MIC IN GROUND LIFT Slide switch that lifts the internal audio ground from chassis ground to minimize ground loops LINE OUT Main line output using a custom Rupert Neve Designs transformer SIDE CHAIN RETURN Compressor side-chain insert return TS jack for connecting to the output of an external processor (ex: EQ) -6dB OUT -6dB balanced XLR output using a custom Rupert Neve Designs transformer LINE IN Balanced XLR input that can be utilized for LINE level signals 4 Shelford Channel Front Panel Features THRU Passive loop 1/4" output of the DI input signal. DI 1/4" jack for direct injection (DI) or instrument inputs. MIC/DI/LINE Push-button switch that selects the Mic/DI input or line input. GND LIFT Push-button switch that separates the DI audio signal ground from chassis ground. SIGNAL LED that illuminates GREEN when signal is present and RED when near clip point. MIC GAIN 12-position rotary switch that controls the microphone preamp gain in 6dB steps. TRIM 31-detent potentiometer that allows the user to adjust the preamp gain within a range of +/- 6dB. 48V Push-button switch that illuminates RED when +48V Phantom Power is engaged. Ø (Polarity) Push-button switch that illuminates AMBER when engaged and inverts the phase of the input signal. HPF Push-button switch that illuminates GREEN when the variable high pass filter is engaged. FREQ 31-detent potentiometer that allows the user to adjust the cutoff frequency of the variable high pass filter within a range of 20 Hz to 250 Hz. EQ IN Push-button switch that illuminates GREEN when the inductor EQ section is engaged. LF 31-detent potentiometer that controls the amount of boost or cut for the low frequency band within a range of +/15dB. 5 Shelford Channel Front Panel Features (continued) LOW FREQ 4-position rotary switch that selects the corner (shelf) or center (peak) frequency of the low frequency band. LF PEAK Push-button switch that toggles between shelf mode (OUT) or peak mode (IN) of the low frequency band. MID HI Q Push-button switch that reduces the Q width of the mid frequency band when pressed in. MID 31-detent potentiometer that controls the amount of boost or cut for the mid frequency band within a range of +/- 15dB. MID FREQ 6-position rotary switch that selects the center (peak) frequency of the mid frequency band. 8K/16K Push-button switch that selects between the two available high frequency shelf/peak frequencies: 8kHz (OUT) and 16kHz (IN). HF 31-detent potentiometer that controls the amount of boost or cut for the high frequency band within a range of +/- 15dB. COMP IN Push-button switch that illuminates GREEN when the diode bridge compressor section is engaged. THRESHOLD 31-detent potentiometer that controls the compressor threshold range from +20dBu to -25dBu. RATIO 6-position rotary switch that adjusts the compressor ratio from 1.5:1 to 8:1. S/C INSERT Push-button switch that engages the side-chain insert SEND & RETURN jacks on the rear panel for external sidechain processing (ex: EQ). HPF TO S/C Push-button switch that illuminates GREEN when the compressor side-chain high pass filter is engaged. NOTE: The GREEN `HPF' switch will turn off when the HPF to S/C switch is engaged 6 Shelford Channel Front Panel Features (continued) GAIN 31-detent potentiometer that controls the compressor make-up gain within a range of -6dB to +20dB. TIMING 6-position rotary switch that adjusts the compressor attack and release times. ** Please refer to the `Time Constant Specifications' section on page 10 for specific attack and release times..** LINK Push-button switch that engages stereo compressor link mode. PRE EQ Push-button switch that routes the compressor section ahead of the EQ section when engaged. BLEND % 31-detent potentiometer that controls the wet/dry mix of the compressed signal (wet) to the input signal (dry). FAST Illuminated push-button switch that speeds up all time constants by 30%. VU SELECT Push-button switch that toggles between metering the output level (OUTPUT) and compressor gain reduction (REDUCTION). SILK IN Illuminated push-button switch that toggles through the three available SILK modes: OFF, RED, and BLUE. RED enhances harmonic content in high mid and high frequencies. BLUE enhances harmonic content in low and low mid frequencies. TEXTURE 31-detent potentiometer that controls the amount of SILK harmonics added within the transformer output stage when SILK is engaged. PEAK PEAK LED warns when signal levels are peaking 3dB below clip point. 7 Shelford Channel Rear Panel Features POWER IEC AC power inlet with integrated power switch. 100-240VAC at 50/60Hz. 35 Watts maximum AC power consumption. GROUND LIFT Slide switch that lifts the internal audio ground from chassis ground on the MAIN OUT and the -6dB OUT to help isolate from ground interference. LINE OUT Balanced XLR output utilizing a custom Rupert Neve Designs transformer. -6dB OUT Balanced XLR output utilizing the center tap of a custom Rupert Neve Designs transformer. SIDE CHAIN SEND Compressor side-chain insert SEND 1/4" TS jack for connecting to the input of an external processor (ex: EQ). SIDE CHAIN RETURN Compressor side-chain insert RETURN 1/4" TS jack for connecting to the output of an external processor (ex: EQ). LINK 1/4" TS jacks that allow for two Shelford Channel compressors to be linked together for stereo compressor operation. ONLY INTENDED FOR USE WITH OTHER SHELFORD CHANNEL LINK JACKS. LINE IN Balanced XLR input that can be utilized for LINE level signals. MIC IN Balanced XLR input that can be utilized for MIC level signals. 8 Specifications Note: All measurements typical, all measurements recorded using 25ft. XLR output cables MIC PREAMP Input Impedance 2200 ohms Maximum Input Level +21.5 dBu from 150Hz to 22kHz +8dBu from 20Hz to 22kHz Noise (Un-weighted, 22Hz-22kHz, source impedance 150 Ohm balanced) Line Out (Unity Gain) -6dB Line Out (Unity Gain) Line Out (+30dB Gain) Line Out (+66dB Gain) Equivalent Input Noise -100.9 dBu -106.6 dBu -91.37 dBu -64.1 dBu -121.37 dBu Frequency Response 17Hz to 45 kHz +/- 0.25 dB DIRECT INPUT Maximum Input Level +8 dBu from 20Hz to 120kHz Noise (LINE OUT) -100 dBu (22Hz to 22kHz) LINE INPUT Maximum Input Level +30.5 dBu from 20Hz to 30kHz Total Harmonic Distortion & Noise @ 1kHz, +20 dBu output level, no load: Better than 0.002% @ 20Hz, +20 dBu output level, no load: 0.05% typical (2nd and 3rd harmonic) Noise (Un-weighted, 22Hz-22kHz, source impedance 40 Ohm balanced, no load) Line Out (Unity Gain) -101.1 dBu Frequency Response <10Hz to 110 kHz 120Hz +/- 0.25 dB +/- 0.32 dB Maximum Output Level @ 16Hz to 20kHz +26 dBu Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise with SILK Engaged SILK RED MIN TEXTURE: @ 100Hz, +20 dBu output level, no load: 0.0131% typical, mostly 3rd harmonic MAX TEXTURE: @ 100Hz, +20 dBu output level, no load: 1.66% typical, mostly 2nd harmonic SILK BLUE MIN TEXTURE: @ 100Hz, +20 dBu output level, no load: 0.0079% typical, mostly 3rd harmonic MAX TEXTURE: @ 100Hz, +20 dBu output level, no load: 0.941% typical, mostly 2nd harmonic 9 Specifications (continued) High Pass Filter (Continuously variable frequency selection from 20Hz to 250Hz) Slope EQ Noise Un-weighted, 22Hz to 22kHz Signal Present Illuminates GREEN when input stage signal level reaches -20 dBu Overload Indicator Illuminates RED when input stage signal level reaches -23 dBu 12 dB/Octave -92 dBu Diode Bridge Compressor Section Compressor Noise BW, 22Hz to 22kHz Compressor Time Constant Specifications 0dB Make-up gain: -84.5 dBu +20dB Make-up gain: -64.2 dBu Note: TIMING measurements represent the full range between 1.5:1 and 8:1 ratio and FAST mode FAST MF (MEDIUM FAST) MED (MEDIUM) MS (MEDIUM SLOW) SLOW AUTO Attack 250 S - 2 mS // Release 100 mS - 200 mS typical Attack 1 mS - 5 mS // Release 100 mS - 200 mS typical Attack 3 mS - 18 mS // Release 350 mS - 700 mS typical Attack 5 mS - 40 mS // Release 600 mS - 1 S typical Attack 10 mS - 80 mS // Release 800 mS - 1.5 S typical Attack 5m S - 40m S // Release T1 400-900 mS, T2 1-2 S typical Product Dimensions (W x D x H) Shipping Dimensions (W x D x H) Shipping Weight 19" (48.3 cm) x 10.5" (26.7 cm) x 1.75" (4.5 cm) 24" (61 cm) x 13" (33 cm) x 4" (10.2 cm) 12.25 lbs. (5.5 kg) 10 Low Frequency Peak Response 11 Low Frequency Shelf Response 12 Mid-Band Low Q Frequency Response (boost) 13 Mid-Band Low Q Frequency Response (cut) 14 Mid-Band High Q Frequency Response (boost) 15 Mid-Band High Q Frequency Response (cut) 16 High Frequency Peak 17 High Frequency Shelf 18 High Pass Filter Frequency Response 19 SILK Texture Frequency Response 20 PRODUCT WARRANTY Rupert Neve Designs warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from date of purchase, and agrees to remedy any defect identified within such three year period by, at our option, repairing or replacing the product. LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS This warranty, and any other express or implied warranty, does not apply to any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, damaged by any dry cell battery, or which has been altered or modified in any way. This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other satisfactory proof of date of original purchase is required before any warranty service will be performed. THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, TO THE EXTEND ALLOWED UNDER APPLICABLE STATE LAW. IN NO EVENT SHALL RUPERT NEVE DESIGNS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so this exclusion may not apply to you. WARRANTY SERVICE If you suspect a defect in this product, please contact our support staff for troubleshooting by phone (512-8473013) or email (service@rupertneve.com). If it is determined that the device is malfunctioning, we will issue a Return Material Authorization and provide instructions for shipping the device to our service department. Rupert Neve Designs PO Box 1969 Wimberley TX 78676 www.rupertneve.com tel: +1 512-847-3013 fax: +1 512-847-8869 775-00027 Rev C4 21