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Rupert Neve Designs Portico 5043V Compressor Limiter Duo (Vertical Mount)
The Rupert Neve Designs Portico 5043 Compressor Limiter Duo (Vertical Mount) is an analog signal processing device designed for both recording and mixing applications. It can be rackmounted vertically in an optional Rupert Neve Designs 5285-RM rack-mounting frame. For processing, the device consists of two independent compressor-limiters designated "A" and "B".Portico 5043V -
Rupert Neve Designs 5046 OptoFET Dual‑Stage Analog Compressor
The Rupert Neve Designs OptoFET Dual‑Stage Analog Compressor is a professional studio compressor and dynamic wave shaper combining two distinct compression circuits — a newly developed FET compressor and an optimized optical compressor — into a single 1‑RU rackmount unit. Designed for tracking, mixing, mastering, and sound design, the OptoFET provides flexible dynamics control and creative tone shaping by operating in either Dual‑Stage mode (serial FET and optical compression) or Dual‑Band mode (independent low‑ and high‑frequency processing). Its broad set of detented controls supports precise adjustment of attack, release, threshold, make‑up gain, and parallel blend for each stage. The unit also introduces dedicated harmonic‑enhancement modes (GRIT for upper harmonics and BLOOM for low‑frequency warmth), enabling both transparent compression and rich character shaping.
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Rupert Neve Designs 535 Diode Bridge Compressor
Rupert Neve Designs 535 500 Series Diode Bridge Compressor 500 Series Diode-Bridge Compressor with Stepped Controls, Onboard Parallel Processing, Sidechain Highpass Filter, and Stereo Linking Rupert Neve Designs' 535 is a 500 Series diode-bridge compressor based on the topologies found in classic Neve designs such as the 2254.The 535 serves up the attitude-packed, in-your-face sound of Rupert Neve's renowned diode-bridge compressors, but with modern precision and flexibility which makes it ideal on any source. Product Features: Threshold range: Adjustable from -25 dB to +20 dB in 31 rasterized steps Ratio: Switchable from 1.5: 1 to 8: 1 in six steps Timing rotary switch: Six-digit rotary switch, with which the attack and release times of the compressor are adjusted Fast switch: Shares the attack and release times of the timing presets Blend knob to mix dry and wet signal Link function Sidechain HPF at 150 Hz Rasterized gain amplifier from -6 dB to +20 dB in 31 steps 8-Segment LED meter for level and level reduction Type: 500 Module535 -
Rupert Neve Designs 517 500 Series Microphone Preamp & Compressor
he 517 from Rupert Neve is a 500 Series module based on the company's Portico 5017 Mobile Pre, and provides a transformer-coupled microphone preamp, opto-coupler compressor and DI input. As with the original, the unit includes Vari-Phase, Silk processing, and DI/microphone blending capabilities.517 -
Rupert Neve Designs Shelford 5051 Inductor EQ and Compressor
The Rupert Neve Designs Shelford 5051 Inductor EQ and Compressor combines the classic 3-band EQ from Rupert Neve's vintage circuit designs with the flexibility and power of the Portico II compressor. Using a fully discrete class-A signal path combined with high-performance input and output transformers, the combination EQ and compressor upholds the world renown reputation of the master circuit designer.5051 -
Rupert Neve Designs 5254 Shelford Dual Diode Bridge Compressor
Rupert Neve Designs 5254 Shelford Dual Diode Bridge Compressor 2-channel Diode-Bridge Compressor with Stepped Controls, Sidechain Highpass Filter and Inserts, Onboard Parallel Processing, and Stereo Linking Product Features: Custom transformer and class A line amplifier Stereolink or 2x mono Integrated parallel compression Input impedance: 10 kOhm Output impedance: 40 ohm Maximum input level (+4 dBu selected): +26.7 dBu Maximum output level: +26.7 dBu Noise floor: (22 Hz - 22 kHz BW): -104 dBu Frequency response (10 Hz to 120 kHz): +/- 0.25 dB THD+N @1 kHz @ maximum level (22 Hz - 22 kHz BW): 0.0008% Compressor Noise specifications: Noise at 0dB make-up gain (22 Hz - 22 kHz BW): -84.5 dBu, noise at +20dB make-up gain (22 Hz - 22 kHz BW): -64.5 dBu Detented control with 31 steps Input/output connectors: XLR Sidechain send/return: 6.3 mm jack Groundlift switch Format: 19"/ 1 U Weight: Approx. 4 kg5254
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