Rupert Neve 5045 Primary Source Enhancer

The Rupert Neve 5045 Primary Source Enhancer is a precision live sound tool designed to increase microphone gain before feedback without compromising sonic integrity. Ideal for live venues, performance halls, churches, and stadiums, the 5045 enables up to 20 dB more microphone level while maintaining a natural, transparent sound.

Key Features

• Power LED – Indicates unit is powered on.
  
• Engage Button – Illuminated push-button activates the Primary Source Enhancer effect.
  
• Time Constant Control – Prevents choppiness in audio while reducing feedback efficiently.
  
• RMS / Peak Detection Mode – Illuminated push-button allows selection between RMS and peak detection for precise response.
  
• Threshold Control – Sets the dBu level at which the enhancer engages.
  
• Process Active LED – Shows when the 5045 is actively processing signal.
  
• Depth Knob – Determines the amount of attenuation applied once the signal falls below the set threshold.
  

Professional Live Sound Solution

The 5045 is exceptionally simple to use yet highly effective, allowing sound engineers to maximize microphone gain while keeping the signal clear and natural. Its intuitive controls make it fast to deploy in any live sound environment, ensuring feedback reduction without affecting the quality of the original source.

Threshold & Depth

• Threshold: Continuously variable from -20 dBu to +10 dBu
  
• Depth: Continuously variable from 0 dBu to +20 dBu
  

Time Constants

RMS Mode:

• A: 50 ms
  
• B: 100 ms
  
• C: 200 ms
  
• D: 750 ms
  
• E: 1.5 s
  
• F: 3 s
  

Peak Mode:

• Attack: fixed 20 ms
  
• Release:
• A: 20 ms
  
• B: 200 ms
  
• C: 1 s
  
• D: 2 s
  
• E: 5 s
  
• F: 30 s
  

Output & Noise

• Max Output Level: +25 dBu
  
• THD + Noise (@ 1 kHz, +20 dBu, no load):
• Main Output, feedback suppressor bypassed: <0.002%
  
• Main Output, feedback suppressor engaged: <0.002%
  
• Noise (Main Output, unweighted, 22 Hz – 22 kHz, 50 Ω input):
• Bypassed: < -100 dBu
  
• Suppressor engaged: < -95 dBu
  
• Crosstalk: Better than -80 dB @ 16 kHz
  

Frequency Response

• Main Output: -3 dB @ 20 Hz
  
• Main Output: -3 dB @ 150 kHz
  

Power Requirements

• 12V DC input, 1 A
  

Physical Dimensions

• WxHxD: 19" x 1.75" x 6.5"