{"product_id":"rupert-neve-designs-543","title":"Rupert Neve Designs 543","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClean, precise, powerful level control.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re tracking, mixing or mastering, the 543 delivers unobtrusive, musical dynamic control and high-ratio limiting with massive flexibility, transparency and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 unrivaled heritage and a tremendous feature set, the 543 provides an astonishing degree of flexibility and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is VCA compression?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery compressor has a gain control element in its circuit, and this is generally what determines the “sound” of the compressor. Some compressors use tubes, some use FETs, some use light-dependent resistors, some use a diode bridge – but in the 543, a VCA (Voltage Controlled Amplifier \/ Attenuator) is used to control the signal’s gain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn contrast to a diode bridge design like our 535 compressor, which adds a thick, very colorful tonality to the source, the 543 makes use of a very accurate, low noise, low distortion VCA. This provides an immense amount of dynamic control and subtle warmth, without necessarily leaving a heavy sonic imprint on your tracks or mixes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeed-Forward or Feed-Back?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis switch changes the point in the signal path where the VCA control voltage is picked off: either before the VCA (feed-forward) or after the VCA (feed-back).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn most of Mr. Neve’s earliest designs, feed-back detection was intrinsic to the musical dynamic response. However, the very nature of a feedback compressor limits the attack time of the compression circuit, as the control voltage has already passed through the VCA itself. To offer faster, more technically accurate response times, feed-forward detection was also implemented in the 543: with the FF \/ FB switch, both classic and modern VCA responses are available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRMS or Peak?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother highly useful features of the 543 is the Peak \/ RMS mode, which allows the VCA to respond to both RMS (Root Mean Square) and peak levels. RMS circuits are considered to better mimic the way the ears perceive apparent loudness, while peak circuits tend to directly respond to the waveform voltage, which may be more of a concern for prevention of clipping and maximizing levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the case of this particular circuit, peak mode actually uses a combination of both methods to get the best of both worlds, and avoids the drawbacks of each method on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHRESHOLD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControls when the compressor begins to react from -30 dB to +20 dB. When set to +20 dB minimal to no compression is applied and and more gain reduction as the knob is rotated towards -30 dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRATIO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControls the “slope” of the compression from 1.1:1 (minimal) to 40:1 (Limit). In general, low ratio settings apply more subtle compression while high ratio settings can be more effective at preventing unwanted clipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMP IN\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIlluminated push-button switch that engages the compressor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eF\/F + F\/B\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePush-button switch that toggles between two different compressor modes, FEED FORWARD and FEED BACK. The F\/B mode (button in) tends to sound smoother and more natural. The F\/F mode can be more useful for shaping the envelope of the sound and introducing more ‘pumping’, if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAKE-UP GAIN\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinuously variable control for the make-up gain of the compressor within a range of -6 dB to +20 dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eATTACK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControls how quickly the compressor reacts and starts attenuating. Continuously variable within a range of 20mS to 75mS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRELEASE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControls how quickly the compressor stops applying gain reduction. Continuously variable within a range of 100mS to 2.5 Seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRMS\/PEAK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePush-button switch that toggles between the compressor responding to the RMS level of the audio or responding to the PEAK level. RMS (root mean squared) more accurately mimics the way the ears perceive apparent loudness, while PEAK directly responds to the waveform voltage, which may be more useful to prevent clipping and maximize levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS\/C HPF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePush-button switch that engages the high pass filter (fixed at 250Hz) for the side chain of the compressor. 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