Manuals+

Shelford Channel User Guide

Introduction

The Shelford Channel is the culmination of over 50 years of innovative design from Rupert Neve. It features a new transformer-based, class-A microphone preamplifier, a "best-of-the-classics" inductor EQ section, a tone-packed diode bridge compressor, SILK harmonic saturation, a custom transformer-coupled output stage, and double the operating voltage of Rupert's vintage designs.

This carefully selected combination of features makes the Shelford Channel a powerful tool for recording vocals or direct signals, or for processing line-level material of any type. As with any piece of Rupert Neve Designs gear, experimentation is encouraged at every 'turn' to become more familiar with what the Shelford Channel is capable of. Useful 'starting points' are provided for a variety of applications to speed up the discovery process.

Front Panel Controls

The front panel features a comprehensive array of controls for shaping audio signals:

  • SIGNAL LED: Illuminates GREEN when signal is present and RED when near clip point.
  • MIC/DI/LINE Switch: Push-button switch to select Mic/DI input or Line input.
  • THRU: Passive loop 1/4" output of the DI input signal.
  • TRIM: Continuously variable +/- 6dB level control.
  • MIC GAIN: 12-position rotary switch controlling microphone preamp gain in 6dB steps.
  • 48V: Push-button switch to engage 48V Phantom Power.
  • GND LIFT: Push-button switch to separate the DI audio signal ground from chassis ground.
  • DI Jack: 1/4" jack for direct injection (DI) or instrument inputs.
  • HPF: Push-button switch to engage the variable high pass filter.
  • HPF FREQ: 31-detent potentiometer to adjust the high pass filter cutoff frequency (20Hz to 250Hz).
  • EQ IN: Push-button switch to engage the inductor EQ section.
  • LOW FREQ: 4-position rotary switch for corner (shelf) or center (peak) frequency selection.
  • LF PEAK: Push-button switch to toggle between shelf (out) or peak (in) mode.
  • LF: 31-detent potentiometer for boost/cut amount (+/- 15dB).
  • MID FREQ: 6-position rotary switch for center (peak) frequency selection.
  • MID: 31-detent potentiometer for boost/cut amount (+/- 15dB).
  • MID HI Q: Push-button switch to reduce the Q width when pressed.
  • HF PEAK: Push-button switch to select between shelf (out) or peak (in) mode.
  • HF: 31-detent potentiometer for boost/cut amount (+/- 15dB).
  • 8K/16K: Push-button switch to adjust corner (shelf) or center (peak) frequency of the HF band.
  • COMP IN: Push-button switch to engage the compressor section.
  • RATIO: 6-position rotary switch for compressor ratio (1.5:1 to 8:1).
  • THRESHOLD: 31-detent potentiometer for compressor threshold range (+20dBu to -25dBu).
  • TIMING: 6-position rotary switch for compressor attack and release times.
  • HPF to S/C: Illuminated push-button switch to engage the compressor side-chain high pass filter.
  • PRE EQ: Push-button switch to place the compressor before the EQ.
  • FAST: Illuminated push-button switch to speed up compressor time constants by 30%.
  • VU SELECT: Push-button switch to toggle between metering compressor output (OUTPUT) and gain reduction (REDUCTION).
  • VU METER: Illuminated VU meter displays output level or gain reduction.
  • PEAK LED: Warns when signal levels are peaking 3dB below clip point.
  • SILK IN: Push-button switch to toggle between SILK modes (OFF, RED, BLUE).
  • TEXTURE: 31-detent potentiometer to control SILK harmonic amount.
  • BLEND: 31-detent potentiometer for wet/dry mix of compressed signal.
  • LINK: Push-button switch for stereo compressor link mode.
  • GAIN: 31-detent potentiometer for compressor make-up gain (-6dB to +20dB).
  • S/C INSERT: Push-button switch to engage S/C Insert SEND & RETURN jacks for external side-chain processing.

Rear Panel

The rear panel provides essential connectivity:

  • POWER: IEC standard 3-pin AC power outlet (100-240VAC, 35 Watts Max).
  • GROUND LIFT: Slide switch to lift internal audio ground from chassis ground to minimize ground loops.
  • LINE OUT: Main line output using a custom Rupert Neve Designs transformer.
  • -6dB LINE OUT: -6dB balanced XLR output using a custom Rupert Neve Designs transformer.
  • SIDE CHAIN SEND: TS jack for connecting to the input of an external processor (e.g., EQ) for compressor side-chain insert.
  • SIDE CHAIN RETURN: TS jack for connecting to the output of an external processor for compressor side-chain insert.
  • LINK: TS Jacks to link multiple Shelford Channel side-chain signals for stereo compression.
  • MIC IN: Balanced XLR input for MIC level signals.
  • LINE IN: Balanced XLR input for LINE level signals.

Best Practice Tips

On Phantom Power / +48V

Always double-check if the microphone requires +48V. Engaging +48V with a microphone that does not require it (e.g., ribbon mic) may potentially damage the microphone. It is also best practice to connect any microphone and mute studio monitors/headphones BEFORE engaging the +48V button to prevent loud pops or clicks.

On Gain Staging

To achieve maximum 'color' from the Shelford Channel, drive each section to find the harmonic 'sweet spot'. Be mindful of pushing the unit too far into undesirable clipping distortion. Consider the following:

  • Boosting EQ bands increases overall gain. Lower input trim if the source is approaching clip points.
  • Keep MIC GAIN modest and use Input TRIM and EQ band boosts to saturate the Diode Bridge Compressor and SILK sections.
  • When applying gain reduction, use the GAIN control to compensate for signal level loss. This control can also help dial in SILK saturation.
  • Using the high pass filter to roll off low frequencies (e.g., below 40-50Hz) can increase headroom and provide more flexibility for harmonic saturation.

On Compression

The Diode Bridge Compressor accentuates non-linear characteristics of the classic diode bridge circuit, interacting with the custom transformer output stage for a flavorful sound. When experimenting with the compressor:

  • Use the VU meter to check gain reduction, but critically listen to the compression and use the COMP IN/OUT button for quick comparisons.
  • The 'HPF to S/C' button routes the compressor's control signal through the high pass filter. This filters out low frequencies, preventing the compressor from working too hard on low-end energy, allowing it to focus on mid and high frequencies for increased perceived loudness.

On Using the -6dB Output

The -6dB output offers versatile routing options:

  • Both Line and -6dB outputs are always active, allowing simultaneous recording of the same signal, useful for a 'safety' track.
  • One output can feed a recording device directly, while the other can be routed to additional processors (EQ, compressor, delay) before recording, enabling simultaneous 'dry' and 'wet' captures.
  • The -6dB output can be used when driving sections harder for increased harmonic saturation without clipping the recording device.

Starting Points

The following settings are suggestions for common input sources. They serve as inspiration, not strict rules. Experimentation is key.

Vocals

Male Vocal - Large Diaphragm Condenser Mic, Singer 1-2 ft Away (Smooth)

  • INPUT: MIC IN OUTPUT: LINE OUT
  • MIC GAIN: 42dB
  • HPF IN: HPF FREQ set to ~110Hz
  • EQ IN: LOW FREQ set to 220Hz & LF Boost +2 to +3dB, MID FREQ set to 1K8 & MID Boost +1 to +2dB, HF FREQ set to 8K & HF Boost +1 to +2dB
  • COMP IN: RATIO set to 2:1, THRESHOLD set to +8 to +10dB, GAIN set to +6 to +7dB, TIMING set to FAST, BLEND set to 100%, FAST IN
  • SILK IN: RED, TEXTURE set to 25%
  • Adjustment: Adjust MIC GAIN, Input TRIM, THRESHOLD & COMP GAIN as needed to achieve 3-4dB of gain reduction.

Male Vocal - Large Diaphragm Condenser Mic, Singer 1-2 ft Away (Punchy)

  • INPUT: MIC IN OUTPUT: LINE OUT
  • MIC GAIN: 48dB, TRIM set to -1dB
  • HPF IN: HPF FREQ set to ~90Hz
  • EQ IN: LOW FREQ set to 220Hz & LF Boost +1 to +2dB, MID FREQ set to 1K8 & MID Boost +3 to +4dB, HF FREQ set to 8k & HF Boost +2 to +3dB
  • COMP IN: RATIO set to 4:1, THRESHOLD set to 0 to +2dB, GAIN set to -2 to 0dB, TIMING set to MS, BLEND set to 70%, FAST IN
  • SILK IN: RED, TEXTURE set to 25%
  • Adjustment: Adjust MIC GAIN, Input TRIM, THRESHOLD & COMP GAIN as needed to achieve 6-8dB of gain reduction.

Female Vocal - Large Diaphragm Condenser Mic, Singer 1-2 ft Away (Smooth)

  • INPUT: MIC IN OUTPUT: LINE OUT
  • MIC GAIN: 42dB
  • HPF IN: HPF FREQ set to ~85Hz
  • EQ IN: LOW FREQ set to 220Hz & LF Boost +2 to +3dB, MID FREQ set to 900Hz & MID Boost +2 to +3dB, HF FREQ set to 16k & HF Boost +1 to +2dB
  • COMP IN: RATIO set to 2:1, THRESHOLD set to +8 to +10dB, GAIN set to +6 to +7dB, TIMING set to FAST, FAST IN
  • SILK IN: RED, TEXTURE set to 25%
  • Adjustment: Adjust MIC GAIN, Input TRIM, THRESHOLD & COMP GAIN as needed to achieve 3-4dB of gain reduction.

Female Vocal - Large Diaphragm Condenser Mic, Singer 1-2 ft Away (Punchy)

  • INPUT: MIC IN OUTPUT: -6dB LINE OUT
  • MIC GAIN: 48dB, TRIM set to -1dB
  • HPF IN: HPF FREQ set to ~80Hz
  • EQ IN: LOW FREQ set to 220Hz & LF Boost +1 to +2dB, MID FREQ set to 1.8kHz & MID Boost +3 to +4dB, HF FREQ set to 8k & HF Boost +2 to +3dB
  • COMP IN: RATIO set to 4:1, THRESHOLD set to 0 to +2dB, GAIN set to 0 to +2dB, TIMING set to MS, BLEND set to 70%, FAST IN
  • SILK IN: RED, TEXTURE set to 75%
  • Adjustment: Adjust MIC GAIN, Input TRIM, THRESHOLD & COMP GAIN as needed to achieve 6-8dB of gain reduction.

Bass Guitar

Active Bass – Volume Max, EQ Flat (Clean)

  • INPUT: DI OUTPUT: LINE OUT
  • MIC GAIN: 18dB
  • HPF IN: HPF FREQ set to ~35Hz
  • EQ IN: LOW FREQ set to 100Hz & LF Boost +1 to +2dB, MID FREQ set to 220Hz & MID Cut -2 to -3dB
  • COMP IN: RATIO set to 2:1, THRESHOLD set to +8 to +10dB, GAIN set to +2 to +4dB, TIMING set to MED
  • Adjustment: Adjust MIC GAIN, Input TRIM, THRESHOLD & COMP GAIN as needed to achieve 3-5dB of gain reduction.

Active Bass – Volume Max, EQ Flat (Aggressive)

  • INPUT: DI OUTPUT: LINE OUT
  • MIC GAIN: 24dB, TRIM set to -1 to -2dB
  • HPF IN: HPF FREQ set to ~35Hz
  • EQ IN: LOW FREQ set to 100Hz & LF Boost +1 to +2dB, MID FREQ set to 900Hz & MID Boost +6 to +8dB
  • COMP IN: RATIO set to 4:1, THRESHOLD set to -2 to -4dB, GAIN set to +10 to +12dB, TIMING set to MF, BLEND set to 75%
  • SILK IN: RED, TEXTURE set to MAX
  • Adjustment: Adjust MIC GAIN, Input TRIM, THRESHOLD & COMP GAIN as needed to achieve 6-8dB of gain reduction.

Passive Bass – Volume Max, EQ Flat (Clean)

  • INPUT: DI OUTPUT: LINE OUT
  • MIC GAIN: 18dB
  • HPF IN: HPF FREQ set to ~35Hz
  • EQ IN: LOW FREQ set to 100Hz & LF Boost +2 to +3dB, MID FREQ set to 1.8kHz & MID boost +1 to +2dB, HF FREQ set to 8k & HF Cut -2 to -3dB
  • COMP IN: RATIO set to 2:1, THRESHOLD set to +6 to +8dB, GAIN set to +8 to +10dB, TIMING set to MED
  • Adjustment: Adjust MIC GAIN, Input TRIM, THRESHOLD & COMP GAIN as needed to achieve 3-5dB of gain reduction.

Passive Bass – Volume Max, EQ Flat (Aggressive)

  • INPUT: DI OUTPUT: -6dB LINE OUT
  • MIC GAIN: 24dB
  • HPF IN: HPF FREQ set to ~35Hz
  • EQ IN: LOW FREQ set to 100Hz & LF Boost +2 to +3dB, MID FREQ set to 1.8kHz & MID boost +1 to +2dB, HF FREQ set to 8k & HF Cut -1 to -2dB
  • COMP IN: RATIO set to 4:1, THRESHOLD set to +8 to +10dB, GAIN set to +1 to +2dB, TIMING set to MF, BLEND set to 75%
  • SILK IN: RED, TEXTURE set to MAX
  • Adjustment: Adjust MIC GAIN, Input TRIM, THRESHOLD & COMP GAIN as needed to achieve 7-9dB of gain reduction.

Guitar

Electric Guitar (Single Coil) – Volume Max, Tone Max, Pickup Selector on Position 2 (Clean)

  • INPUT: DI OUTPUT: LINE OUT
  • MIC GAIN: 24dB, TRIM set to -3 to -4dB
  • HPF IN: HPF FREQ set to ~80Hz
  • EQ IN: MID FREQ set to 1.8kHz & MID Boost +2 to +3dB, HF FREQ set to 8kHz & HF Boost +1 to +2dB
  • Note: Keep an eye on the VU meter and the Red PEAK LED meter to avoid unwanted clipping.

Electric Guitar (Single Coil) – Volume Max, Tone Max, Pickup Selector on Position 1 (Clean)

  • INPUT: DI OUTPUT: LINE OUT
  • MIC GAIN: 24dB, TRIM set to -3 to -4dB
  • HPF IN: HPF FREQ set to ~80Hz
  • EQ IN: MID FREQ set to 900Hz & MID Cut -2 to -3dB, HF FREQ set to 8kHz & HF Boost +2 to +3dB
  • Note: Keep an eye on the VU meter and the Red PEAK LED meter to avoid unwanted clipping.

Electric Guitar (Single Coil) – Volume Max, Tone Max, Pickup Selector on Position 1 (Twang)

  • INPUT: DI OUTPUT: LINE OUT
  • MIC GAIN: 24dB, TRIM set to -3 to -4dB
  • HPF IN: HPF FREQ set to ~80Hz
  • EQ IN: MID FREQ set to 900Hz & MID Cut -2 to -3dB, HF FREQ set to 8kHz & HF Boost +2 to +3dB
  • COMP IN: RATIO set to 4:1, THRESHOLD set to +4 to +6dB, GAIN set to +2 to +4dB, TIMING set to MF
  • Adjustment: Adjust MIC GAIN, Input TRIM, THRESHOLD & COMP GAIN as needed to achieve 3-5dB of gain reduction.

Electric Guitar (Humbucker) – Volume Max, Tone Max, Pickup Selector in Middle (Clean)

  • INPUT: DI OUTPUT: LINE OUT
  • MIC GAIN: 24dB, TRIM set to -4 to -5dB
  • HPF IN: HPF FREQ set to ~80Hz
  • EQ IN: LOW FREQ set to 220Hz & LF Cut -2 to -3dB, MID FREQ set to 3.5kHz & MID Boost +1 to +2dB, HF FREQ set to 8kHz & HF Boost +4 to +6dB
  • Note: Keep an eye on the VU meter and the Red PEAK LED meter to avoid unwanted clipping.

Drums

Acoustic Guitar (Dynamic Mic) – Mic Pointed at 12th Fret, 2-3 Feet Away (Clean)

  • INPUT: MIC IN OUTPUT: LINE OUT
  • MIC GAIN: 60dB
  • HPF IN: HPF FREQ set to ~80Hz
  • EQ IN: LOW FREQ set to 220Hz & LF Cut -2 to -3dB, MID FREQ set to 400Hz & MID boost +1 to +2dB, HF FREQ set to 8k & HF Boost +2 to +3dB
  • COMP IN: RATIO set to 2:1, THRESHOLD set to 0 to +2dB, GAIN set to +6 to +7dB, TIMING set to MED
  • SILK IN: RED, TEXTURE set to 50%
  • Adjustment: Adjust MIC GAIN, Input TRIM, THRESHOLD & COMP GAIN as needed to achieve 2-3dB of gain reduction.

Acoustic Guitar (LDC Mic) – Mic Pointed at 12th Fret, 2-3 Feet Away (Clean)

  • INPUT: MIC IN OUTPUT: LINE OUT
  • MIC GAIN: 48dB
  • HPF IN: HPF FREQ set to ~80Hz
  • EQ IN: LOW FREQ set to 220Hz & LF Cut -2 to -3dB, MID FREQ set to 400Hz & MID boost +1 to +2dB, HF FREQ set to 8k & HF Boost +1 to +2dB
  • COMP IN: RATIO set to 2:1, THRESHOLD set to +6 to +8dB, GAIN set to +6 to +8dB, TIMING set to MED, BLEND set to 75%
  • SILK IN: BLUE, TEXTURE set to 25%
  • Adjustment: Adjust MIC GAIN, Input TRIM, THRESHOLD & COMP GAIN as needed to achieve 2-3dB of gain reduction.

Kick Drum (Dynamic Mic) – Mic Pointed at Resonant Head, ~1 Foot Away (Clean)

  • INPUT: MIC IN OUTPUT: LINE OUT
  • MIC GAIN: 24dB, TRIM set to -1 to -2dB
  • EQ IN: LOW FREQ set to 60Hz & LF Boost +1 to +2dB, MID FREQ set to 1.8kHz & MID boost +1 to +2dB, HF FREQ set to 8k & HF Cut -1 to -2dB
  • COMP IN: RATIO set to 2:1, THRESHOLD set to 0 to -2dB, GAIN set to +3 to +4dB, TIMING set to MF, BLEND set to 75%
  • SILK IN: BLUE, TEXTURE set to 30%
  • Adjustment: Adjust MIC GAIN, Input TRIM, THRESHOLD & COMP GAIN as needed to achieve 3-5dB of gain reduction.

Kick Drum (Dynamic Mic) – Mic Pointed at Resonant Head, ~1 Foot Away (Punchy)

  • INPUT: MIC IN OUTPUT: -6dB LINE OUT
  • MIC GAIN: 30dB
  • EQ IN: LOW FREQ set to 100Hz & LF Boost +3 to +4dB, MID FREQ set to 1.8kHz & MID boost +4 to +5dB
  • COMP IN: RATIO set to 3:1, THRESHOLD set to -2 to -3dB, GAIN set to +4 to +5dB, TIMING set to MF
  • SILK IN: BLUE, TEXTURE set to MAX
  • Adjustment: Adjust MIC GAIN, Input TRIM, THRESHOLD & COMP GAIN as needed to achieve 5-7dB of gain reduction.

Kick Drum (LDC Mic) – Mic Pointed at Resonant Head, ~1-2 Feet Away (Clean)

  • INPUT: MIC IN OUTPUT: LINE OUT
  • MIC GAIN: 30dB, TRIM set to -1 to -2dB
  • EQ IN: LOW FREQ set to 100Hz & LF Boost +1 to +2dB, MID FREQ set to 1.8kHz & MID Boost +2 to +3dB
  • COMP IN: RATIO set to 2:1, THRESHOLD set to 0 to -2dB, GAIN set to 0 to +1dB, TIMING set to MF, BLEND set to 75%
  • SILK IN: BLUE, TEXTURE set to 25%
  • Adjustment: Adjust MIC GAIN, Input TRIM, THRESHOLD & COMP GAIN as needed to achieve 3-4dB of gain reduction.

Kick Drum (LDC Mic) – Mic Pointed at Resonant Head, ~1-2 Feet Away (Punchy)

  • INPUT: MIC IN OUTPUT: -6dB LINE OUT
  • MIC GAIN: 30dB, TRIM set to -3 to -4dB
  • EQ IN: LOW FREQ set to 100Hz & LF Boost +3 to +4dB, MID FREQ set to 400Hz & MID Cut -2 to -3dB
  • COMP IN: RATIO set to 3:1, THRESHOLD set to 0 to -2dB, GAIN set to 0 to +1dB, TIMING set to MF, BLEND set to 70%
  • SILK IN: BLUE, TEXTURE set to MAX
  • Adjustment: Adjust MIC GAIN, Input TRIM, THRESHOLD & COMP GAIN as needed to achieve 5-7dB of gain reduction.

Metal Snare Drum (Dynamic Mic) – Mic Pointed at Batter Head, ~1 Foot Away (Clean)

  • INPUT: MIC IN OUTPUT: LINE OUT
  • MIC GAIN: 36dB, TRIM set to -3 to -4dB
  • HPF IN: HPF FREQ set to 100Hz
  • EQ IN: MID FREQ set to 900Hz & MID Cut -2 to -3dB, HF FREQ set to 8k & HF Boost +1 to +2dB
  • COMP IN: RATIO set to 3:1, THRESHOLD set to +2 to +4dB, GAIN set to 0 to +2dB, TIMING set to MED, BLEND set to 60%, FAST IN
  • SILK IN: RED, TEXTURE set to 25%
  • Adjustment: Adjust MIC GAIN, Input TRIM, THRESHOLD & COMP GAIN as needed to achieve 4-5dB of gain reduction.

Metal Snare Drum (Dynamic Mic) – Mic Pointed at Batter Head, ~1 Foot Away (Slappy)

  • INPUT: MIC IN OUTPUT: -6dB LINE OUT
  • MIC GAIN: 42dB, TRIM set to -3 to -4dB
  • HPF IN: HPF FREQ set to 100Hz
  • EQ IN: MID FREQ set to 900Hz & MID Cut -1 to -2dB, HF FREQ set to 8k & HF Boost +2 to +3dB
  • COMP IN: RATIO set to 4:1, THRESHOLD set to +2 to 0dB, GAIN set to 0 to +1dB, TIMING set to MED, BLEND set to 70%, FAST IN
  • SILK IN: RED, TEXTURE set to 75%
  • Adjustment: Adjust MIC GAIN, Input TRIM, THRESHOLD & COMP GAIN as needed to achieve 4-6dB of gain reduction.

Wood Snare Drum (Dynamic Mic) – Mic Pointed at Batter Head, ~1 Foot Away (Clean)

  • INPUT: MIC IN OUTPUT: LINE OUT
  • MIC GAIN: 30dB
  • HPF IN: HPF FREQ set to 100Hz
  • EQ IN: MID FREQ set to 900Hz & MID Boost +1 to +2dB, HF FREQ set to 8k & HF Boost +3 to +4dB
  • COMP IN: RATIO set to 3:1, THRESHOLD set to +2 to +4dB, GAIN set to -1 to 0dB, TIMING set to MF, BLEND set to 75%, FAST IN
  • SILK IN: RED, TEXTURE set to 25%
  • Adjustment: Adjust MIC GAIN, Input TRIM, THRESHOLD & COMP GAIN as needed to achieve 5-7dB of gain reduction.

Wood Snare Drum (Dynamic Mic) – Mic Pointed at Batter Head, ~1 Foot Away (Slappy)

  • INPUT: MIC IN OUTPUT: -6dB LINE OUT
  • MIC GAIN: 42dB, TRIM set to +1 to +2dB
  • HPF IN: HPF FREQ set to 100Hz
  • EQ IN: MID FREQ set to 220Hz & MID Boost +2 to +3dB, HF FREQ set to 8k & HF Boost +2 to +3dB
  • COMP IN: RATIO set to 4:1, THRESHOLD set to 0 to +2dB, GAIN set to -2 to 0dB, TIMING set to MS, BLEND set to 70%, FAST IN
  • SILK IN: RED, TEXTURE set to 75%
  • Adjustment: Adjust MIC GAIN, Input TRIM, THRESHOLD & COMP GAIN as needed to achieve 5-7dB of gain reduction.

Mono Overhead (LDC Mic) – Mic ~3-5' Above the Drum Kit, Pointed at Top of Kick Drum (Balanced)

  • INPUT: MIC IN OUTPUT: LINE OUT
  • MIC GAIN: 24dB
  • HPF IN: HPF FREQ set to ~50Hz
  • EQ IN: LOW FREQ set to 220Hz & LF Cut -2 to -3dB, MID FREQ set to 400Hz & MID Cut -1 to -2dB, HF FREQ set to 16k & HF Cut -1 to -2dB
  • COMP IN: RATIO set to 2:1, THRESHOLD set to +8 to +10dB, GAIN set to 0 to +2dB, TIMING set to MED
  • SILK IN: RED, TEXTURE set to 25%
  • Adjustment: Adjust MIC GAIN, Input TRIM, THRESHOLD & COMP GAIN as needed to achieve 3-5dB of gain reduction.

Mono Overhead (LDC Mic) – Mic ~3-5' Above the Drum Kit, Pointed at Top of Kick Drum (Crush)

  • INPUT: MIC IN OUTPUT: -6dB LINE OUT
  • MIC GAIN: 30dB, TRIM set to -1 to -2dB
  • HPF IN: HPF FREQ set to ~50Hz
  • EQ IN: MID FREQ set to 400Hz & MID Cut -2 to -3dB, HF FREQ set to 8k & HF Cut -1 to -2dB
  • COMP IN: RATIO set to 6:1, THRESHOLD set to 0 to +2dB, GAIN set to +3 to +4dB, TIMING set to MED, FAST IN
  • SILK IN: RED, TEXTURE set to MAX
  • Adjustment: Adjust MIC GAIN, Input TRIM, THRESHOLD & COMP GAIN as needed to achieve 10-12dB of gain reduction.

Mono Overhead (Ribbon Mic) – Mic ~3-5' Above the Drum Kit, Pointed at Top of Kick Drum (Balanced)

  • INPUT: MIC IN OUTPUT: LINE OUT
  • MIC GAIN: 42dB, TRIM set to -3 to -4dB
  • HPF IN: HPF FREQ set to ~50Hz
  • EQ IN: MID FREQ set to 900Hz & MID Cut -1 to -2dB, HF FREQ set to 8k & HF Boost +2 to +3dB
  • COMP IN: RATIO set to 4:1, THRESHOLD set to 0 to +2dB, GAIN set to 0 to +2dB, TIMING set to MED, BLEND set to 70%, FAST IN
  • SILK IN: RED, TEXTURE set to 75%
  • Adjustment: Adjust MIC GAIN, Input TRIM, THRESHOLD & COMP GAIN as needed to achieve 4-6dB of gain reduction.

Mono Overhead (Ribbon Mic) – Mic ~3-5' Above the Drum Kit, Pointed at Top of Kick Drum (Crush)

  • INPUT: MIC IN OUTPUT: -6dB LINE OUT
  • MIC GAIN: 48dB, TRIM set to -1 to -2dB
  • HPF IN: HPF FREQ set to ~50Hz
  • EQ IN: MID FREQ set to 900Hz & MID Cut -3 to -4dB, HF FREQ set to 8k & HF Boost +1 to +2dB
  • COMP IN: RATIO set to 6:1, THRESHOLD set to 0 to +2dB, GAIN set to 0 to +2dB, TIMING set to MED
  • SILK IN: RED, TEXTURE set to MAX
  • Adjustment: Adjust MIC GAIN, Input TRIM, THRESHOLD & COMP GAIN as needed to achieve 10-12dB of gain reduction.
Models: MBT Introduce Shelford Channel, Introduce Shelford Channel, Shelford Channel, Channel

File Info : application/pdf, 17 Pages, 1.52MB

PDF preview unavailable. Download the PDF instead.

Shelford-Channel-User-Guide-web Adobe InDesign 19.2 (Macintosh) Adobe PDF Library 17.0

Related Documents

Preview Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel Operations Manual: Mic Preamp, EQ, Compressor
Comprehensive operations manual for the Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel, detailing its features, specifications, front and rear panel controls, and warranty information. Learn about the Class-A mic preamp, inductor EQ, diode bridge compressor, and SILK saturation.
Preview Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel Operations Manual
Comprehensive operations manual for the Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel, detailing its features, controls, specifications, and safety instructions for this high-quality mic pre-amp, EQ, and compressor.
Preview Shelford 5051 Inductor EQ / Compressor Operations Manual | Rupert Neve Designs
This manual provides comprehensive details on the Rupert Neve Designs Shelford 5051 Inductor EQ / Compressor, covering its features, front and back panel controls, technical specifications, safety guidelines, and design insights for professional audio applications.
Preview Rupert Neve Designs Newton Channel Operations Manual
Comprehensive operations manual for the Rupert Neve Designs Newton Channel, detailing its features including Mic Preamp, EQ, Compressor, and SILK.
Preview Rupert Neve Designs 535 Diode Bridge Compressor Operations Manual
Comprehensive operations manual for the Rupert Neve Designs 535 500 Series Diode Bridge Compressor, detailing its features, controls, design philosophy, technical specifications, and warranty information.
Preview Portico 5045 Primary Source Enhancer Operations Manual
Comprehensive operations manual for the Rupert Neve Designs Portico 5045 Primary Source Enhancer, detailing its features, specifications, operation, and warranty information.
Preview Rupert Neve Designs 5088 Fully Discrete Analog Mixer Operations Manual
This operations manual provides detailed instructions and safety guidelines for the Rupert Neve Designs 5088 Fully Discrete Analog Mixer, covering unpacking, installation, module setup, and power supply connections.
Preview SwiftMix Operations Manual - Rupert Neve Designs
Comprehensive operations manual for the SwiftMix automation system by Rupert Neve Designs, detailing setup, features, and functions for DAW integration with the 5088 console.