Rupert Neve Designs 5254 Dual Diode Bridge Compressor

Rupert Neve Designs 5254 Dual Diode Bridge Compressor

A Modern Classic for Today's Audio Professionals

The Rupert Neve Designs 5254 Dual Diode Bridge Compressor brings a new era to the legendary sound of diode bridge compression. With meticulous improvements for contemporary tracking, mixing, and mastering, it presents a dynamic solution for audio professionals seeking that iconic compression with modern versatility.

Key Features:

• Iconic Diode Bridge Compression: Experience the harmonically rich, weighty tonality that has shaped countless hit records.
• Advanced Timing Controls: Customize your compression envelope with expanded response ranges, surpassing the limitations of vintage units.
• Custom Transformers & Class-A Line Amplifiers: Blend vintage warmth with modern headroom and precision.
• 31-Position Detented Controls: Precision and speed in recalling and matching settings.
• Built-In Parallel Compression: Blend control for subtle or dramatic coloration.
• Full-Wave Sidechain Detection: An upgrade from vintage designs for enhanced accuracy.
• Stereo Linking: Flexible configurations for dual mono or stereo setups.
• Internal Universal Power Supply: Global compatibility with a 1U rack-mountable chassis.

Technical Specifications:

• Maximum Input Level: +26.7 dBu typical for +4 dBu setting.
• Noise: As low as -104 dBu from 10 Hz to 120 kHz.
• Frequency Response: Flat within +/- 0.25 dB from 10 Hz to 120 kHz.
• THD+N: 0.0008% typical at 1 kHz, maximum level.
• Compressor Timing: Varied attack from 250μS to 80 mS; release from 100mS to 1.5S.
• Dimensions: 19” W x 9” D x 1.75” H.

Endorsements: The 5254 has received high praise from industry professionals like Kevin Lemoine (Green Day, Social Distortion), Jake Sinclair (Weezer, Fall Out Boy), and Anthony Gravino (Tape Op Magazine), highlighting its unmatched sonic qualities and flexibility.