Rupert Neve Designs 5046 OptoFET
Estimated delivery in Italy between 16 and 18 June
Dual Stage Compressor
The OptoFET® is an extremely versatile analog compressor, combining a newly designed FET compression circuit with an optimized optical compression circuit, all in a single rack unit. For many years the RND engineering team experimented with FET compressor designs, but only recently was it felt that the time was right to release the first circuit of its kind. In Dual Stage mode, the FET and OPTO compressors operate in series for total dynamic control over the most critical sources. In Dual Band mode, each compressor works on a different frequency band, allowing independent processing that brings the OptoFET's dynamic and timbral control to an unprecedented level. While maintaining familiar features such as ultra-fast attack times and classic compression ratios, this compressor introduces distinctive elements that make it immediately recognizable as a Rupert Neve Designs product. There are also global controls that allow you to reverse the order of the two compressors in Dual Stage mode, and a variable crossover control to precisely adjust the separation between low and high bands in Dual Band mode. Although it is a mono unit, a pair of OptoFETs used in dual mono can offer a significant impact on stereo stems, groups or even complete mixes. Designed for tracking, touring, mixing, mastering and sound design, the OptoFET ensures exceptional control of the dynamics and timbral shape of the source. The GRIT mode transforms the FET compressor into a powerful wave shaper, introducing harmonic distortion concentrated on high frequencies. It can be used to slightly "bring out" a source or to radically transform it, especially in combination with the Blend control. Over the years RND has created several optical compression circuits, but the OptoFET's has been further developed to best complement the faster, high-frequency focused FET compressor. The OPTO compressor generates low-order harmonics and is characterized by slower attack and release times. With BLOOM active, low-order harmonics increase significantly, making the source warmer, rounder and fuller in the low frequencies. It is ideal for refining the timbre without resorting to a traditional EQ.
Specifications
- New FET compressor and optimized OPTO compressor in a single 1U unit
- Dual Stage or Dual Band compression modes
- Complete and independent controls for each compressor
- Top-of-the-range dynamic and harmonic control levels
- Independent Blend for immediate parallel compression
- Quick reversal of compressor order
- Variable crossover for independent management of lows and highs
- GRIT and BLOOM modes for harmonic enrichment
- Dual mono use with two units
- Global input and output trims
- Dimensions: 48.3 x 21 x 4.5 cm
- Weight: 3.6 kg
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About Rupert Neve Designs
Rupert Neve Designs is a legendary brand in the world of professional audio, founded by British engineer Rupert Neve, universally recognized as one of the greatest audio circuit designers in history. The company produces preamplifiers, equalizers, compressors, analog summing mixers, and signal processors that represent the highest quality standard for recording studios, mastering facilities, and live productions. Rupert Neve Designs products are appreciated for their characteristic musical sound, proprietary transformer construction, and meticulous attention to detail. On musicdelivery.net, you can purchase microphone preamplifiers, channel strips, master bus processors, and the entire range of Rupert Neve Designs products to take your professional audio to the highest level.
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Shipments
Shipments
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Returns and refunds
Returns and refunds
You can request a return within 14 days of receiving the order. As these are professional hardware and devices, items must be returned completely intact, unused, unactivated, and sealed in their original packaging, complete with all accessories and manuals.
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What are your shipping and delivery times?
What are your shipping and delivery times?
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Are the products covered by an official warranty?
Are the products covered by an official warranty?
Yes, all products are 100% original and covered by the official 24-month manufacturer's warranty. In addition, our technical department offers free after-sales support to assist you with the initial setup of your system.
How does the right of withdrawal work?
How does the right of withdrawal work?
If the hardware does not meet your expectations, you can return it within 14 days of receipt. The product must be returned intact, unused, and sealed in its original packaging, complete with all accessories and manuals.
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What does it mean if a product is "Available on order"?
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