Rupert Neve Designs 542

True Tape Emulator and Line-Driver

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1 year ago

great addition

It's perhaps more subtle than you'd expect. The Texture and Silk controls are what really make the difference, this is the key to getting the most characterful sounds out of it, in combination with the Saturation control.

2 years ago

The magic trick

After reading everything about this little unit and listening to all demos I could find, I was sure I needed it. I haven't been disappointed, it does bring that tape warmth and soft saturation, allowing you to push your sources without harshness. It's ideal to make your digital sources sound thicker and warmer. Built quality is top notch as expected from a RND product. The only problem is that now I want to buy a second one, I'm sure it would do magic on the mix bus.

2 years ago

Rupert neve

Viac funkcií by bolo za tu cenu dobre a nerobí eq

3 years ago

Put this on the master buss and make a raff mix. Then Just put it out. You will understand)

Personally i find 15ips with red silk works really well. Gain staiging on this is really inportant! Enjoy.

3 years ago

Vibe machine

This unit (2 of them) is on every mix I do. I can't replicate them with plugins, they do something to the sound that I like a lot. The functionality is as much as needed and its easy to recall. Would love to get a 2 channel rack mastering version in the future

3 years ago

These Units are AMAZING

Since the very first day I bought them, I use them on 99% of my mixes. The bass and round sound that offers is something very unique. Very happy with my two Neves!

5 years ago

Adding a quality layer

Great product as it adds an extra pleasing layer to the sound. I only wish there was a stereo unit (instead of doing same knob twisting twice).

12 years ago

A must for subtle magic..

Collecting 8 ch summing mixer with these modules...If you need some secret weapon during tracking or mixing you will love it!

Sorry for abstract comments but I would call its sound as subtle magic!

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Technical Data

  • Manufactured by Rupert Neve Designs
  • Released in 2013
  • Average price : $994
  • API 500 Format
  • Tape saturation emulator
  • Trim control (+/-12 dB PreTape Level Control)
  • Tape saturation effect can be set in a ·stepless manner
  • Silk function (Silk Red & Silk Blue) can be set in a ·stepless manner
  • Blend potentiometer determines the balance of Pre and Post-Tape signals
  • The tape characteristic can be switched between 15 IPS and 30 IPS
  • Drive Meter shows the Signal Level on the "Record Headf"
  • Enclosure: API Serie 500 Rack Format
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