Rupert Neve Designs 5254 Dual Diode Bridge Compressor
Originally developed for the dynamics circuit of the acclaimed Shelford Channel, the 5254 Dual Diode Bridge Compressor captures the soul of Rupert Neve’s original 2254 & 33609 units while providing modern updates including advanced timing control, significantly lower noise, fully stepped controls throughout, and internal parallel processing capabilities.
Key Features:
- 2 channels of classic diode bridge topology, updated for the modern studio
- Delivers the punchy, larger-than-life sound heard on countless hit records
- Advanced timing controls let you customize compression envelope shape for a wide range of responses
- Custom RND transformers and Class A line amplifiers deliver vintage warmth with improved headroom
- 31-step rotary switches with detented steps for precise channel matching and settings recall
- Onboard Blend control for instant parallel compression
- Full-wave sidechain detection for enhanced accuracy
- Sidechain highpass filters and rear-panel inserts
- Precision VU meters, selectable for Output or Gain Reduction
- Stereo Linking gives you the option of running your compressors in dual-mono or in stereo
- Rugged 1U rackmount chassis with internal universal power supply
- Impeccable RND build quality, crafted in USA
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Description
Originally developed for the dynamics circuit of the acclaimed Shelford Channel, the 5254 Dual Diode Bridge Compressor captures the soul of Rupert Neve’s original 2254 & 33609 units while providing modern updates including advanced timing control, significantly lower noise, fully stepped controls throughout, and internal parallel processing capabilities.
Key Features:
- 2 channels of classic diode bridge topology, updated for the modern studio
- Delivers the punchy, larger-than-life sound heard on countless hit records
- Advanced timing controls let you customize compression envelope shape for a wide range of responses
- Custom RND transformers and Class A line amplifiers deliver vintage warmth with improved headroom
- 31-step rotary switches with detented steps for precise channel matching and settings recall
- Onboard Blend control for instant parallel compression
- Full-wave sidechain detection for enhanced accuracy
- Sidechain highpass filters and rear-panel inserts
- Precision VU meters, selectable for Output or Gain Reduction
- Stereo Linking gives you the option of running your compressors in dual-mono or in stereo
- Rugged 1U rackmount chassis with internal universal power supply
- Impeccable RND build quality, crafted in USA
