Rupert Neve Designs 535 Diode Bridge Compressor

• Diode bridge compression for classic, vintage tone
• Sweepable sidechain high-pass filter for precise frequency control
• Blend control for parallel compression techniques
• Fast, responsive attack and release times for versatile dynamic control
• Threshold, ratio, and gain controls for detailed compression shaping
• Feed-forward and feed-back modes for different compression characters
• 500 Series format for easy integration into modular setups
• High-quality components ensuring low noise and distortion
• LED metering for visual monitoring of gain reduction and output levels
• Renowned Rupert Neve sonic signature for warm, musical compression

The Rupert Neve Designs 535 features diode bridge compression, a type of compression known for its rich, harmonic character and smooth saturation. This design captures the essence of vintage compression units while offering modern controls and flexibility, making it ideal for a wide range of audio sources, including vocals, drums, guitars, and basses.

A key feature of the 535 is its sidechain high-pass filter, which allows users to control which frequencies trigger the compressor. By adjusting the high-pass filter, you can prevent lower frequencies from overly affecting the compression, making it easier to shape the dynamic response on instruments with heavy bass content, such as kick drums or bass guitars.

The blend control on the 535 allows for easy application of parallel compression, letting you mix the uncompressed signal with the compressed signal to achieve a more balanced, natural sound while retaining dynamic control. This feature is particularly useful for maintaining the transients of instruments like drums or percussion while applying compression to smooth out the dynamics.

With variable attack and release times, the 535 can handle everything from fast transient-rich sources to slower, more sustained material. This flexibility makes it equally effective in recording, mixing, and mastering applications, whether you're working on vocals, guitars, drums, or synths.

The 535 offers both feed-forward and feed-back compression modes, allowing you to choose between more modern, precise compression or the softer, more reactive character of vintage-style compression. This dual-mode design gives you the ability to tailor the compression's behavior to suit the specific needs of your mix or track.

The compressor features LED metering that clearly displays the gain reduction and output levels, ensuring that you have real-time visual feedback during recording or mixing sessions. This makes it easy to dial in the exact amount of compression needed for any audio source.

The Rupert Neve Designs 535 Diode Bridge Compressor is ideal for professional recording studios, mixing engineers, and music producers looking for a compressor that combines vintage warmth with modern precision. It excels in handling vocals, drums, guitars, bass, and keyboards, making it a versatile tool for tracking, mixing, and mastering applications. Whether you're looking to add character to individual tracks or control dynamics across an entire mix, the 535 delivers Rupert Neve's legendary tonal quality with outstanding flexibility.

MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL
+23.5 dBu

MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL
+23.5 dBu

INPUT IMPEDANCE
10K Ohm

OUTPUT IMPEDANCE
40 Ohm

THD+N
@ 1 kHz @ Maximum Output Level, 22 Hz - 22 kHz BW.
0.001%

NOISE
22 Hz - 22 kHz BW, 40 Ohm balanced source. Noise specifications may vary depending on which 500 series chassis is being used, and/or interference from stray magnetic fields.
-101 dBu

FREQUENCY RESPONSE
10 Hz - 120 kHz, 30ft output XLR Cable.
+/- 0.1 dB

COMPRESSOR TIMING CONSTANT MEASUREMENTS
TIMING measurements represent the full range between 1.5:1 and 8:1 ratio and FAST mode
FAST – Attack 250 μS - 2 mS // Release 100 mS - 200 mS typical
MF (MEDIUM FAST) – Attack 1 mS - 5 mS // Release 100 mS - 200 mS typical
MED (MEDIUM) – Attack 3 mS - 18 mS // Release 350 mS - 700 mS typical
MS (MEDIUM SLOW) – Attack 5 mS - 40 mS // Release 600 mS - 1 S typical
SLOW – Attack 10 mS - 80 mS // Release 800 mS - 1.5 S typical
AUTO – Attack 5 mS - 40 mS // Release T1 400-900 mS, T2 1-2 S typical

POWER CONSUMPTION (+/-16VDC): 100 mA

SHIPPING DIMENSIONS: 7.75" (19.7 cm) x 10” (25.4 cm) x 3” (7.62 cm)

SHIPPING WEIGHT: 3 lbs (1.4 kg)