Rupert Neve Designs 517 Mic Preamp DI and Compressor with SILK Instruction Manual
- September 20, 2024
- Rupert Neve Designs
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Rupert Neve Designs 517 Mic Preamp DI and Compressor with SILK Instruction Manual
Important Safety Instructions
- Read these instructions.
- Keep these instructions.
- Heed all warnings.
- Heed all warnings.
- Do not use this apparatus near water.
- Clean only with a dry cloth.
- Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
- 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.
- Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
- Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
- Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
- Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
- Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power- supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
- This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no object filled with liquids, such as vases or beer glasses, shall be placed on the apparatus.
- Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
- 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).
- 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.
- The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, so the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
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.
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.
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.
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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment 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.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Rupert Neve Designs LLC, could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules. -
This apparatus does not exceed the Class A/Class B (whichever is applicable) limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
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Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing loss. Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a period of time. The U.S. Government’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified the permissible noise level exposures shown in the following chart. 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:
WARNING — To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
Block Diagram
Rupert Neve Designs 517: Mic Pre, DI & Compressor
Thank you for purchasing the Rupert Neve Designs 517 Mic Preamp, DI & Compressor. We hope you enjoy using this product as much as we have enjoyed designing and building it. The 517 is designed to provide unparalleled sonic performance in an accessible single-slot 500 series format. The 517 combines a world-class mic preamp with a one-knob opto compressor, instrument/DI input with Variphase control, SILK saturation and a MIC/INST blend control.
Front Panel
Front Panel Features
GAIN
12-position rotary switch that controls the microphone preamp gain in 6dB
steps. This input can also accept line level sources when the GAIN control is
set to 0dB.
48V
Push-button switch that engages 48V phantom power supplied by the 500 series
rack.
** LINE LEVEL INPUTS : Please confirm the 48V phantom power button is disengaged before connecting a line level input. 48V should never be engaged when a line level input is connected. **
POLARITY
Push-button switch that inverts the phase of the microphone preamp signal.
COMPRESSOR
Continuous control of the threshold of the opto compressor when engaged.
Compression at a 2:1 ratio is applied when the input signal exceeds the set
threshold level. Auto make-up gain is applied after gain reduction occurs.
IN/ACTIVE
Push-button switch that illuminates GREEN when the compressor is engaged. This
GREEN LED also indicates when gain reduction is occuring once the input signal
exceeds the set threshold level.
BLEND
Continuous control that creates a blend between the MIC and INST input signals
to achieved the desired tonal balance.
O/L METER
LED that illuminates GREEN when signal is present and RED when near clip
point.
SILK
Push-button switch that enhances the input signal’s harmonic content when
engaged.
VARI-PHASE IN
Push-button switch that engages the VARI-PHASE control to phase align the Mic
and INST input signals.
VARI-PHASE
Continuous control that rotates the phase of the INST input signal.
INST GAIN
Continuous GAIN control for the INST input from 0-30dB.
GND LIFT
Push-button switch that separates the INST input signal ground from chassis
ground.
INST
¼” input jack for direct injection (DI) or instrument inputs.
THRU
Passive loop ¼” output of the INST input signal.
Specifications
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 (512-847- 3013) 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
References
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