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It offers the larger-than-life compression of its ancestor and the precision and flexibility required by current workflows. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally designed for the Shelford channel, the 535 has been adapted for the 500 series format and includes a custom transformer designed by Rupert Neve and a Class A output amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Rupert Neve Designs 535 Front\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/4915\/9716\/files\/535-web-front_480x480.png?v=1692808550\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rupert Neve Designs 535 offers quick and easy settings with a six selectable ratio ranging between 1.5:1 through 8:1, easily accessible via the rotary switch. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 31-step Threshold control ranges from -25dBu up to +20dBu. The Gain control offers gain compensation between -6dB and +20dB, accessible through its 31-step switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fixed 150Hz, 12dB\/octa side-chain filter is also provided, allowing the compressor to respond less to powerful bass content avoiding unwanted triggering caused by low frequencies and keeping the compression clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiode Bridge Compression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiode Bridge compression works by using a diode’s non-linear properties to control the gain reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiode Bridge Compression was Rupert Neve’s way of creating a colourful, weighty, punchy compressor before the advent of VCAs. Unlike VCA compression, which is usually thought of as bringing clarity, the diode bridge provides a weighty and harmonically rich tone, effortlessly bringing the source forward in the mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCircumventing the natural distortion levels of diodes by configuring them in a bridge format, Rupert Neve originally came up with the 2252 compressor, which then evolved into the revered 2254.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rupert Neve Designs 535 has been meticulously designed to recreate the unique tone of the 2254 but with a much-improved noise floor. They are particularly well suited for bringing vocals, electric guitars, bass and drums at the front of the mix. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Timing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 535 compressor includes six selectable Timing settings that control both the attack and release times simultaneously. Each of these settings has been carefully chosen for different applications. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Rupert Neve Designs 535 Detail\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/4915\/9716\/files\/535-detail_480x480.png?v=1692808549\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAST:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFast Attack (750µs), Fast Release (130ms)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMF:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMedium Attack (2.25ms), Fast Release (130ms)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMED:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMedium Attack (2.25ms), Medium Release (400ms)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMS\u003c\/strong\u003e: Medium Attack (4ms), Slow Release (725ms)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSLOW:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSlow Attack (10ms), Slow Release (1s)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAUTO:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMedium Attack (5ms), Dual-decay Release (T1 500ms, T2 1s)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFAST and MF settings are ideal for clamping down on transient rich material like drums or acoustic guitars. MED and MS settings offer slower reactions (slower attack and release times) for vocals and guitars, while the Slow and AUTO provide smoother level control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA FAST mode dramatically increases the speed of both attacks and release times for each setting, increasing the number of time constants from six to 12. Faster modes will also increase harmonic distortion, adding noticeable colouration to the sound. Slower modes will result in more transparent compression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe attack and release on diode bridge compressors vary slightly depending on the ratio, threshold and incoming audio, resulting in dynamically shifting timing and harmonic content. It is an integral part of the diode bridge compressor’s sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Flexible Compressor \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Rupert Neve Designs 535 Blend\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/4915\/9716\/files\/535-blend-kmr2_480x480.png?v=1692808549\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shelford 535’s obvious colouration might prove too much on some occasions, and, as a result, it includes a Blend control which lets you dial in the amount of compression to your dry, unprocessed signal. This feature might be desirable to reinject some transients lost in fast settings while retaining some of the character and punch of the compression, or simply creating a natural sound with controlled dynamics. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo 535 can be used together for stereo operations thanks to the included LINK button if your 500- series rack features a link control. 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The 543 features a fully controllable compressor-limiter with feed-forward \/ feedback modes, Peak \/ RMS detection and a built-in side chain high pass filter. With an unrivalled heritage and a tremendous feature set, the 543 yields a combination of rich warmth, flexibility and precision that is sure to resonate in the ears of sound engineers the world over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBuilt around Mr Rupert Neve’s custom transformer designs, each 543 module encompasses individually controllable threshold, attack, release, makeup gain, ratio, side chain HPF, Feed-Forward \/ Feed-back selection and Peak\/RMS detection modes. With the compressor inactive, the 543 may be used as a transformer-coupled, high-performance line amplifier, and two 543 may also be linked for stereo operation. The chassis is built to standard 500 series specifications, with power and I\/O provided by the rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA V.C.A. or Voltage Controlled Amplifier (or Attenuator) is used to control gain. There are many types of V.C., including tubes, discrete and integrated solid-state circuits and naturally non-linear devices, each with the characteristic behaviour that reflects sonically on the final performance and gives it a character or signature that can be musically attractive or not! The Portico 543 uses a very accurate, low noise, low distortion V.C.A. having no signature of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA part of the audio signal is rectified and smoothed to produce a suitable control voltage for the V.C.A., which has to respond very quickly and have low distortion. If the response is too fast, low-frequency signals will be gain controlled! 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The Fast control lets you choose between two time-constants from slower attack and release (Off) for most general applications to the super fast and active in between words or syllables in dynamic sources or passages. 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As the first 500 series module designed by Mr. Rupert Neve, the 517 incorporates outstanding sonic quality with an indispensable feature set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 517‚Ä≤s mic pre includes 66dB gain, and is based on the Portico 5017 design. The mic pre also incorporates a polarity reverse switch and phantom power. The separate instrument amplifier includes 30dB of gain, a ground lift, variable phase and an instrument Thru connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsed as a single channel device for instruments, the 517 can be used to phase align, combine and compress direct and amplified signals. To achieve this, use the DI for the instrument's direct signal and the mic preamp for the speaker cabinet signal. The blend control is used for mixing direct and amplified signals to achieve the desired tonal blend between the two sources, and the variphase is used to minimize or extenuate phase cancellations between the two signals. 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