Cranborne Audio Brick Lane 500
MPN #CA-B50010PK
500 Series analogue PWM Compressor with 6 operating modes and variable Stress control for harmonically-enriched compression effects
The Brick Lane 500 represents a quantum leap in analogue compression " a fully-analogue PWM Compressor that transcends traditional dynamics control methodologies through its revolutionary Modal PWM Compression architecture.
Key Technological Innovations:
PWM Compression for Ultimate Analogue Compression
Pure PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) analogue signal processing
Minimises undesirable compression artefacts and distortion
Infinite control of compression envelopes, onsets, and ballistics
100% analogue signal integrity with no digital conversion
Analogue Lookahead Technology
Quarter-wave predictive voltage detection provides an advanced transient anticipation mechanism
Enables zero-latency dynamics control
Prevents converter clipping with surgical precision
Exclusive to POLISH mode for ultimate mastering-grade limiting
Proprietary Modal Compression Architecture
Six distinct compression modes - VELVET, FLOAT, SMASH, TAME, GLUE, POLISH
Full control of the compression mode and envelope from ultra-fast limiting to gentler & slower compression styles
Transient Harmonic Saturation
Proprietary 'Stress' control enables nuanced audio coloration for each compression mode
Transforms compression into a creative instrument
Features
500 Series Modal PWM Compressor meticulously developed by the Cranborne Audio team in the UKCustom PWM compression circuit and unique ?Stress' control for Harmonically-enriched compression effects6 Compression modes - Velvet, Float, Smash, Tame, Glue, and Polish set compression ratio, knee, compression style, and compression rate of change.Threshold control and variable-range Attack and Release controls (altered per mode)12-segment LED level meter and 12-segment LED Gain Reduction Meter4 selectable sidechain HPF modes - OFF, 60Hz, 100Hz, 200Hz±20dB Input and Output/Make-up Gain Level to tailor the compression and saturation character to the sourceOptoSync wireless communication between modules for linked controls during stereo operation>" TRS socket for linking non-adjacent modulesCircuit auto-calibration for perfect stereo matching between all modulesTrue-bypass IN/OUT switching with complete or post input trim modes available on DIP switchStepped, front-panel controls for quick recall and precise feel
Specifications
Compression Specifications
? Compression Element: Pulse Width Modulation
? Switching Frequency: 250kHz
Distortion (THD)
? 0dB Gain Reduction: <0.0006% THD+N, <0.00025% THD
? 5dB Gain Reduction: <0.00085% THD
? 10dB Gain Reduction: <0.00085% THD
? 20dB Gain Reduction: <0.00085% THD
Harmonics
? Stress Control: <20% THD depending on conditions
Frequency Range
? 200Hz " 6.2kHz
Sidechain Detection HPF
? Selectable: 60Hz, 100Hz, 200Hz, OFF
Minimum Attack Time
? Standard: 6 nanoseconds (2 microseconds processing delay)
? POLISH Mode with Analogue Lookahead: 6 nanoseconds (0 nanoseconds processing delay @ 20kHz)
Environmental
? Operating Temperature: +1 to 35C
? Storage Conditions: -20 to 50C
Dimensions & Weight
? Width: 170mm (6.6")
? Height: 31mm (1.2")
? Depth: 133mm (5.2")
? Weight: 0.4kg (0.9 lbs)
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