Rupert Neve Designs 542: 500 Series Tape Emulator
Your Studio's Color Box
The Rupert Neve Designs 542 Tape Emulator is an essential tool for studios seeking the warmth and depth of analog tape. This 500 series module delivers not just tape emulation but also adds a soft-clip circuit and variable Silk Red & Blue for an array of transformative sounds.
Key Features:
- True Tape Emulation: Custom interstage transformer mimicking a tape "record head", providing authentic analog saturation.
- Soft-Clip Circuit: Tames harsh sources, enhancing 2nd-order harmonics.
- Variable Silk Red & Blue: Offers endless sonic possibilities, from vibrant midrange harmonics to thickened lows and low-mids.
- Blend Control: Dial in the perfect mix of dry and saturated signal.
- 15 / 30 IPS Modes: Tailor your tape sound with two classic tape speed settings.
- Flexible Applications: Ideal for adding character to a variety of sources including vocals, guitars, and full mixes.
Technical Specifications:
- Max Output Level: +23.25 dBu.
- THD+N: 0.002% at 1 kHz, 0.07% at 20 Hz.
- Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 60 kHz, -2 dB at 120 kHz.
- Noise Level: Better than -100 dBV at unity gain.
Professional Endorsements: Greg Wells, known for his work with Adele, Katy Perry, and Taylor Swift, praises the 542 for its transformative effect on mixes. Mike Hillier from MusicTech and Hugh Robjohns from Sound On Sound highlight its unique tonal shaping capabilities.
- Short Description:
- Tape emulation module for 500-series racks
- Bundled:
- No
- california pro_65:
- No
- Connectivity:
- XLR;XLRf
- Effect/Enhancement:
- Tape Emulation
- Features:
- Solid State
- Form Factor:
- 500
- Model:
- 542
- Number of Channels:
- 1
- Type (Signal Processors):
- Tape Emulation
- SKU:
- RND-542
2 Years
