The portico 543 from rupert neve is a 500 series module that delivers unobtrusive, musicalsounding dynamic control and brickwall limiting. One of the cool features about the 9098 is the way a mixer can contour the eq to get an old fat vintage neve type sound or a completely modern surgical narrow q. Since the 9098is official launch at last falls aes convention, amek has installed more than a dozen units. Amek 9098 stereo compressor limiter recommended uses. The 9098 dual compressor limiter features a signal path designed throughout by rupert neve. Overall gain reduction is indicated on a moving coil meter. Neve capricorn digital studio recording console with wiring, cue amps, headphone. Rupert neve designs portico 5043 compressor limiter duo ebay.
Introduction to the system 9098 compressorlimiter, by rupert neve the designer. Crossroads productions bringing your music to life. The unit can be linked for stereo and multichannel operation. Happy birthday to industry legend rupert neve sweetwater. Discreet, class a design and transformercoupled circuits used in the input, innovative bridgedriver design, sidechain and output stages ensured a totally unique sound. Neve 2254a compressor racked pair 11461163 vintage. The neve 1073 preeq and the focusrite isa 2 with the trident 80b 500 series eq, both have my interest.
The neve 2264alb is a faithful recreation of the classic 2264a compressor limiter in a compact 500 series module. Designed in 1969, the original neve 2254 mono limitercompressor unit quickly became a legend in its own right. Move the gain up until you reach the crossover just on the fence of compression and expansion which puts your gain back. They are similarly priced, with the isa80b being a stereo setup, neve would be mono. Its smooth character coupled with its ability to be transparent or extremely colorful have made it a workhorse limiter not only for music production, but also mastering, post, and broadcast applications. Buy amek pro audio equipment and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Dbx 1066 dual channel compressor limiter gate multieffects processor. Performance and reliability the magical sound of mr. With fully discrete class ab circuitry, three custom handwound transformers, and versatile new features like a slow attack setting, the 2264alb is even better than the original.
This listing is for a amek system 9098 eq mic preamp by rupert neve specs. Mar 22, 2002 i was reading through a previous post on the sound of classic compressors,and i thought hmm i have never seen anything on the newer amek neve stuff, not even a query, and i wondered why. A compressor comparison on bass, we have used the classical dbx 160a and other wonderful compressors made by the legendary rupert neve. The ambience switch is a unique feature of the rncl which allows background ambient noise to be reduced and is best understood by listening to it. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. According to the amek manual the ambience control is for the following. The classic unit quickly became a standard in the companys 80 series consoles and has been favoured by engineers ever since.
Make offer total audio concepts x series 124 mixer tac amek rare mixing console. Amek has been working in close partnership with mr. The 33609jd, on the other hand, incorporates a 340 discreet output stage as used in the original 33609 design. Amek by rupert neve system 9098 dual compressorlimiter. Crossroads productions has the tools to help you take the music in your heart to new levels. Neve 2254a compressor racked pair 6100k6385k vintage. The neve 33609 stereo compressor offers comprehensive limiting and compression facilities for music recording, mastering, post production and broadcast applications. Inspired by the famous amek 9098 eq with the addition of brainworx patentpending tmt and ms processing. After years of research, rupert neve and david rees introduced the 2254 mono compressorlimiter in 1969. The 33609j uses circuitry similar to the classic 33609c. Based on the companys portico 5043, the 543 provides full control over the standard compressor limiter functions and includes feedforwardfeedback modes, peakrms detection and a builtin side chain highpass filter. It uses the same circuit techniques employed in the 9098 production console and other system 9098 devices such as the rneq mic preeq and rcma remotecontrolled mic amp. Introduction the limitercompressor unit contains two identical, isolated channels which are. Multiple units can be easily linked for multichannel operation.
Rupert neve designs 543 500 series mono compressor limiter. Possibly the best value dualstereo compressor on the market, these babies cost over. The two channels may be linked for stereo operation. This along with full automation, recall, film panning, 5. Magenta a suite of manley labs hardware samplings. Classic mono limiter compressor, available in a 500 series format. In one way i like the simplicity and timelessness of the neve, in another i like the isa80b combo as something a little more unique. Dont know why the 9098 series is not liked much around here. This document refers to the j variant of the limiter compressor unit. The latest demonstration of neves touch is the amek 9098i, a largeformat recording and mixing console described by amek as the last word, from our point of view, in analog consoles. Jan 09, 2014 a walkthrough of the neve 2264alb 500 series mono limiter compressor features and operation by audio engineer tom greenwood. Kodi archive and support file community software vintage software apk msdos cdrom software cdrom software library console living room software sites tucows software library shareware cdroms software capsules compilation cdrom images zx spectrum doom level cd.
Rupert neve designs 543 500 series mono compressor limiter heres your unbelievably musical compressor, courtesy of rupert neve designs. This item comes only as seen in photos and does not include any other accessories. For information concerning the other variants refer to the uses and variant information sections. I was reading through a previous post on the sound of classic compressors,and i thought hmm i have never seen anything on the newer amek neve stuff, not even a query, and i wondered why. Classic mono limitercompressor, available in a 500series format. The inclusion of a compressorlimiter in my system 9098 product family is justified by the continuing popularity of the famous old 2254 devices i designed in the late 1960s.
The next chapter in rupert neves career began in 1989, when arn consultants began working with amek systems and designing new consoles and outboard equipment. An improved version of the 2254r featuring advanced circuit design and more precise response curves, the 2264a offered the advantages of a. Apr 01, 2000 the latest demonstration of neves touch is the amek 9098i, a largeformat recording and mixing console described by amek as the last word, from our point of view, in analog consoles. The 2264alb module can be inserted between the input and output stages of the 1073lb module, creating an allnew neve classic audio path. Ams neve 2254r mono limitercompressor westlake pro.
The combination of handwired transformers and gain reduction circuitry produces a sound quality which is often duplicated, yet seldom achieved by any other compressor limiter. Amek 9098 stereo compressor limiter the audio hunt. New listing neve 2254e compressor limiter faceplate rack mounting panel. The 33609 features independent sidechains for the compressor and limiter sections, with similarly independent threshold, recovery and attack controls. The latest demonstration of neve s touch is the amek 9098i, a largeformat recording and mixing console described by amek as the last word, from our point of view, in analog consoles. Neotek series 3 36x24 vu recording console wprotools hd3 24x24 196k neve api. Designed by rupert neve, provides compression, limiting and ambience controls on each channel. Is it that its too new for any marketuser appraisal. Beats, drums, kick tracks, program material, vocals designed and built by rupert neve, the amek 9098 dual compressorlimiter is the unit from the classic 9098i console. As youd expect from a classic neve product, it isnt exactly transparent instead, think. Whether you are a band looking for a spot to workshop your album sound, to a vocalist who needs the perfect space and equipment to capture every nuance of your performance, were here to bring your sonic dreams to reality, and to help you connect people with your music like never before. Amek system 9098 api 312 x4 api 512 focusrite isa430 mkii producer pack george massenburg labs gml 8300 millennia hv3d x2 neve 1066 x2 neve 1073 x2. The 33609 is a 19 rack mounted compressor limiter produced by neve electronics for broadcast and recording purposes.
The compressor features a selection of ratios from 1. The 33609 is based on the classic 2254 limitercompressor, introduced by neve in 1969. Based on the 2264a design, with a signal presence indicator and slow attack option. Amek introduced popular models based on neves designs, including the popular 9098 series. Amek system 9098 eq mic preamp with equalizer reverb. Designed in 1969, the original neve 2254 mono limiter compressor unit quickly became a legend in its own right. Neve 32264a complimit wood racked pair 20451k, 20452k vintage. Rupert neve for over 10 years and is the only company with the ability to bring you the experience and meticulous attention to detail, which are the hallmarks of his newest designs. Top 20 best compressors of all time attack magazine. Amek medici designed by rupert neve mastering equalizer stereo eq rare vintage. The tracking rooms gear list includes hardware, software, equipment, and instruments. A walkthrough of the neve 2264alb 500series mono limitercompressor features and operation by audio engineer tom greenwood.
The ams neve 2264alb is a vpncompliant, 500 series version of the legendary 2264a console compressor with added features including signalpresence indicator and slow attack option the neve 2264a rapidly became a legend among top producers and engineers. Rupert neve designs portico 5043 compressor limiter duo. Amek by rupert neve system 9098 dual compressor limiter. Amek 9098 stereodual mono compressorlimiter funky junk. The compressor processes the audio signal before the output amplifier, meaning the output level can be raised after compression of the signal. Solid state logic 80channel 9000j series total studio system. And its the perfect pairing for the incredible neve 1073lb microphone pre amp module. Not only does it come from the brain of rupert neve, but its. After all, this mono compressor has a strong lineage. Rupert neve is best known for his legendary preamp designs, but his considerable talents dont end there.
Compressor comparison on bass portico 5043, amek 9098. Ams neve 2264alb mono limitercompressor module500series. Ams neve and westlake pro have partnered to create the first ams neve showroom in the us. Great savings free delivery collection on many items amek pro audio equipment for sale ebay. Neve 2264alb 500series mono limitercompressor walkthrough. With the ambience button in you notice the volume drop because of the expandergate at that point. Ams neve 88r lb 500series mono mic preamp module miclinedi hardly used.
Based on the companys portico 5043, the 543 provides full control over the standard compressorlimiter functions and includes feedforwardfeedback modes, peakrms detection and a builtin side chain highpass filter. When you have the 543 in your 500 series rack, youll instantly be impressed. The best gear advice always comes from those who use it the most. Ams neve 2264alb mono limitercompressor westlake pro. Like the ssl buss compressor and the chandler tg1, the 2254 began life as a module in neves legendary 1970s mixing consoles, applying its trademark coloured sound to signals fed into it. The 2000s punctuated rupert neves career with a number of successful new. Exclusively licensed by neve, the 33609 plugin for uad2. Since 1969, the neve 33609 stereo bus compressor has been a studio mainstay. Amek 9098 stereodual mono compressorlimiter possibly the best value dualstereo compressor on the market, these babies cost over. The ams neve 2264alb is a vpncompliant, 500series version of the legendary 2264a console compressor with added features including signalpresence indicator and slow attack option the neve 2264a rapidly became a legend among top producers and engineers. Located at westlake pros headquarters in north hollywood, the space provides an environment for clients to listen to the entire ams neve product portfolio.
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