Rupert Neve Designs 5254 Dual Diode Bridge Compressor

Fat, punchy, and versatile, Rupert Neve Designs’ 5254 Diode Bridge Compressor is based on the topologies found in the legendary vintage Neve 2254 80 Series console module, updated and optimized for the modern studio. Whether you’re tracking, mixing, or mastering, you’ll be amazed and delighted by what the 5254 does for your music. Equipped with RND custom transformers and Class A output amplifiers, this two-channel dynamics powerhouse captures the soul of the classic 2254 to deliver the attitude-packed, in-your-face sound that has pumped up countless hit records, but with modern precision and flexibility (including full sidechain, parallel processing, and stereo link functionality) that make it ideal on any source, whether individual tracks, stems, or stereo masters. As a master bus compressor, Rupert Neve Designs’ 5254 infuses your mixes with glue and punch, crystallizing them into professional, radio-ready product that blasts right out of the speakers.

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

SPECIFICATIONS

• Type:Diode-bridge Compression
• Number of Channels:2, Stereo Linkable
• Controls:Threshold, Ratio, Gain, Blend, Timing, HPF
• Threshold:-25dB to +20dB
• Ratio:1.5:1 to 8:1
• Frequency Response:10Hz-120kHz (±0.25dB)
• Inputs:2 x XLR-1/4" combo
• Outputs:2 x XLR
• Sidechain I/O:2 x 1/4" (send L/R), 2 x 1/4" (return L/R)
• Side Chain Inserts:Sidechain Highpass Filter: Adjustable 20Hz-250Hz
• Rack Spaces:1U
• Power Source:Standard IEC AC cable
• Height:1.65"
• Depth:8.25"
• Width:19"
• Weight:10 lbs.