Rupert Neve Designs Newton Channel – Multi-Function Channel Strip
The Rupert Neve Designs Newton Channel is a modern, versatile channel strip designed for professional audio engineers and musicians seeking exceptional tonal character and control. With its fully Class-A mic preamp, musical 3-band discrete EQ, fast VCA compressor, and unique Silk Red & Blue harmonic color stage, the Newton Channel delivers the classic Rupert Neve sound with all the flexibility and performance needed for any studio or live sound environment.
Overview
Named after Rupert Neve’s birthplace, the Newton Channel brings together years of design experience with innovative features, creating an intuitive and high-performance channel strip. From clean, detailed vocals to punchy drums and full-bodied instruments, the Newton Channel handles it all, offering world-class sound with a blend of modern clarity and vintage warmth.
Key Features:
- Classic Rupert Neve Sound: Featuring Rupert’s legendary transformer-based Class-A mic preamp, offering punch and clarity for a variety of sources.
- Custom Transformers: Designed with custom Rupert Neve transformers and Class-A line amplifiers to deliver vintage character with improved headroom.
- Flexible 3-Band EQ: Includes a sweepable mid-band, low and high-frequency shelf bands, each with 31-step detented potentiometers for precise, recallable adjustments.
- VCA Compressor: Smooth and fast VCA compressor with +20dB make-up gain, allowing you to tame transients or apply heavy compression while maintaining musicality.
- Silk Red & Blue Saturation: Adjustable Silk circuit for harmonic richness, offering vintage-style saturation with Red and Blue modes to accentuate highs or lows.
- Pre/Post EQ Switch: Flexibly place the compressor before or after the EQ section for enhanced creative control.
- Stereo Link Feature: Link the gain reduction of two Newton compressors for powerful stereo bus processing.
- Universal Power Supply: Internal universal power supply with IEC connection, providing compatibility with worldwide AC power from 90-240V.
- 1U Rackmount Design: The Newton Channel is housed in a compact 1U chassis, perfect for studio or live setups with limited space.
Technical Specifications:
- Mic Preamp Gain: 72dB of gain with 6dB fine trim control
- High-Pass Filter: Fully adjustable frequency range with independent bypass
- EQ Controls: 31-position detented potentiometers for low, mid, and high frequencies
- Compressor: VCA compressor with threshold adjustment (-25 to +20), ratio settings (1.5:1 to 8:1), and blend function for parallel compression
- Silk Function: Red and Blue saturation modes with infinitely variable harmonic content
- Outputs: Main line output (balanced) + separate -6dBu XLR output for enhanced harmonic saturation without clipping
- Dimensions: 1U Rackmount, 19” (W) x 1.75” (H) x 9.5” (D)
- Weight: 4 lbs (1.8 kg)
Why Choose the Newton Channel?
The Newton Channel is perfect for anyone looking for the signature Rupert Neve sound in a versatile and modern package. From capturing the warmth and punch of vocals to enhancing the dynamic range of drums and instruments, this channel strip combines classic Rupert Neve designs with innovative features like the Silk function and VCA compressor. Ideal for both studio professionals and live sound engineers, the Newton Channel provides everything you need to achieve world-class sound.