A powerful modern channel strip with an instantly recognizable sound.
The Newton Channel is a powerful modern channel strip born from a legendary sonic lineage. Its intuitive design provides classic sound on demand, with all the instantly-recognizable character, musical tone-shaping abilities, and proven reliability that define a Rupert Neve Designs product. The Newton is equally well-suited for a project studio, large-scale commercial facility or live sound rig – giving more engineers, producers, and artists a chance to join the RND family than ever before.
FRONT PANEL FEATURES
Mic Gain
12-position rotary switch that controls the microphone preamp gain in 6dB steps. For line level input signals, set the Mic Gain to the “0dB” position.
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 preamp signal.
TRIM
31-detent potentiometer that allows the user to adjust the preamp gain within a range of +/- 6dB.
HPF
Push-button switch that illuminates GREEN when the high pass filter is engaged.
FREQ
31-detent potentiometer that allows the user to adjust the cutoff frequency of the Sallen-Key high pass filter within a range of 20Hz to 250Hz.
EQ IN
Push-button switch that illuminates GREEN when the EQ section is engaged.
LF
31-detent potentiometer that controls the amount of boost or cut for the low frequency shelf within a range of +/- 12dB.
60/150
Push-button switch that selects between the two available low frequency shelf frequencies: 60Hz (OUT) and 150Hz (IN).
MID FREQ
31-detent potentiometer that controls the frequency of the midband peaking EQ within a range of 220Hz to 7kHz.
MID
31-detent potentiometer that controls the amount of boost or cut for the MID FREQ peaking EQ within a range of +/- 12dB.
8K/16K
Push-button switch that selects between the two available high frequency shelf frequencies: 8kHz (OUT) and 16kHz (IN).
HF
31-detent potentiometer that controls the amount of boost or cut for the high frequency shelf within a range of +/- 12dB.
COMP IN
Push-button switch that illuminates GREEN when the compressor section is engaged.
THRESHOLD
31-detent potentiometer that controls the compressor threshold range from +20dBu to -30dBu. When the input signal rises above the set threshold level, compression begins with a soft-knee at a 2:1 ratio.
RELEASE
31-detent potentiometer that controls the compressor release time. The overall timing range available is 50mS (FAST) to 500mS (SLOW). Note: Attack time is fixed at 20mS.
GAIN
31-detent potentiometer that controls the compressor make-up gain within a range of -6dB to +20dB.
PRE EQ
Push-button switch that routes the compressor section ahead of the EQ section when engaged.
SILK
Illuminated push-button switch that toggles through the three available SILK modes: OFF, RED, and BLUE.
TEXTURE
31-detent potentiometer that controls the amount of SILK harmonics added within the transformer output stage when SILK is engaged.
GR and OUT Metering
8-segment LED meters that indicate compressor gain reduction (dB) and output level (dBu).
POWER
LED that illuminates GREEN when the Newton Channel is powered ON.
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 XLR Pin 1 from chassis ground on the MAIN OUT as well as the -6dB OUT to help isolate from ground interference.
-6dB OUT
Balanced XLR output utilizing a lower level, secondary output on the custom Rupert Neve Designs transformer.
MAIN OUT
Balanced XLR output utilizing a custom Rupert Neve Designs transformer.
LINK
1/4” TRS jack that allows two Newton Channel compressors to be linked together for stereo compressor operation. *Only intended for use with other Newton Channel LINK jacks.
INPUT
Balanced XLR-1/4” TRS combo jack input that can be used for MIC or LINE level signals.
Input Impedance: 8900 Ohms
Input to Line Output (No Features Engaged, Un-weighted)
Maximum Input Level: +23.6dBu
Noise (Un-weighted)
Line Out (Unity Gain): -102dBu
-6dB Line Out (Unity Gain): -107dBu
Line Out (+30dB Gain): -95dBu
Equivalent Input Noise @ +30dB Gain (EIN): -125dBu
Maximum Output Level @ 1kHz: +23.6dBu
Frequency Response
<10Hz to 30kHz: +/- 0.1dB
<5Hz to 70kHz: +/- 0.25dB
<5Hz to 140kHz: -3dB
THD+N, BW (<10Hz to 22kHz)
0dBu at 1 kHz: 0.0013%
+20dBu at 1 kHz: 0.0007%
Input to Line Output (Equalizer Engaged)
Noise (BW <10Hz to 22kHz): -90dBu
THD+N @ 0dBu (EQ Flat): 0.003%
Input to Line Output (Compressor Engaged)
Noise @ 0dB Make-Up Gain (BW <10Hz to 22kHz): -91dBu
THD+N @ 0dBu (EQ Flat): 0.005%
Compressor Section
Attack Time: 20mS (fixed)
Release Time: Variable; 50mS (Fast) to 500mS (Slow)
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS (W x D x H)
19” (48.3 cm) x 8.125” (20.63 cm) x 1.75” (4.5 cm)
SHIPPING DIMENSIONS (L x W x H)
24” (61 cm) x 13” (33 cm) x 4” (10.2 cm)
SHIPPING WEIGHT
9 lbs. (4.1 kg)