Rupert Neve Designs 535 Diode Bridge Compressor

Rupert Neve Designs 535: 500 Series Diode Bridge Compressor

A Studio Essential for Dynamic Control

The Rupert Neve Designs 535 Diode Bridge Compressor brings a new level of control and versatility to the studio. Originally developed for the dynamics circuit of the Shelford Channel, this compressor combines the character of Rupert Neve’s classic 2254 with modern updates, making it a must-have for professionals in audio production.

Key Features:

• Innovative Diode Bridge Compression: Delivers a rich, weighty harmonic tonality essential for enhancing vocals, guitars, bass, and drums.
• Advanced Timing Control: Offers a wide range of response settings, surpassing the constraints of vintage units.
• Fully Stepped Controls: Ensures precise, repeatable settings for compression, threshold, and ratio.
• Internal Parallel Processing: Allows for internal blend control, facilitating subtle to dramatic parallel compression.
• Low Noise, High-Fidelity: Modern design significantly reduces noise while maintaining the classic diode bridge sound.
• Flexible Usage: Equipped for modern tracking, mixing, and mastering applications.

Technical Specifications:

• Maximum Input/Output Level: +23.5 dBu.
• Input/Output Impedance: 10K Ohm/40 Ohm.
• THD+N: 0.001% at 1 kHz, max output level.
• Frequency Response: 10 Hz - 120 kHz, +/- 0.1 dB.
• Compressor Timing: Varied (FAST, MF, MED, MS, SLOW, AUTO) for custom shaping.
• Noise Level: -101 dBu (22 Hz - 22 kHz BW, balanced source).
• Power Consumption: 100 mA (+/-16VDC).

Endorsements: The 535 Diode Bridge Compressor has garnered praise from industry professionals such as Geoff Stanfield from Tape Op, Andy Meyer (Justin Timberlake, Madonna, Bruno Mars), and Greg Wells (Katy Perry, Keith Urban, Adele), emphasizing its impressive impact on bass guitar, ease of use, and the signature Neve sound.