Cranborne Audio Brick Lane 500 Modal PWM Compressor

Description Brick Lane 500: The Modal Compression Revolution 500 Series analogue PWM Compressor with 6 operating modes and variable Stress control for harmonically-enriched compression effects. A Technological Breakthrough in Dynamic Processing 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 Revolutionary Modal PWM Compression Architecture At the heart of the Brick Lane 500 lies its groundbreaking Modal PWM Compression technology—a paradigm-shifting approach that empowers audio professionals with unparalleled compression flexibility. Unlike conventional compressors, this innovative design allows for unlimited shaping of compression envelopes and styles - without compromise. Key Features: • 500 Series Modal PWM Compressor meticulously developed by the Cranborne Audio team in the UK • Custom PWM compression circuit and unique ‘Stress’ control for Harmonically-enriched compression effects • 6 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 Meter • 4 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 source • OptoSync wireless communication between modules for linked controls during stereo operation • ?” TRS socket for linking non-adjacent modules • Circuit auto-calibration for perfect stereo matching between all modules • True-bypass IN/OUT switching with complete or post input trim modes available on DIP switch • Stepped, front-panel controls for quick recall and precise feel Modal Compression: The Sonic Transformation Engine The Brick Lane 500 introduces six distinct compression characters, each meticulously crafted to deliver unique sonic signatures: VELVET Vintage Vari-Mu-style musicality with Tube-inspired harmonic compression, offering smooth, organic dynamic control with vintage tonal warmth and character. TAME Precision transient management with ultra-fast, transparent control and surgical dynamic precision. FLOAT Transparent Opto-inspired dynamics with moderate transparency and gentle, wavelike compression ballistics. GLUE Glue together all the elements of your mix with this on your master bus for gentle bus-style compression. SMASH FET-style transient dominance with aggressive dynamic reduction, and explosive punch and sonic impact. POLISH Ultimate mastering-style limiting with the cleanest, fastest analogue limiter with our "Analogue-Lookahead" technology.