AMS Neve 2264ALB Classic Mono Limiter Compressor 500 Series
Description
Compact yet extremely powerful, the 2264ALB pushes the classic design into the modern age. Discrete Class A/B circuitry, custom-designed Marinair® transformers, and unique diode bridge design make this processor, with independent compressor and limiter circuitry, unmatched.
Authentic re-creation of the original circuitry:
Released in 1974, the Neve 2264 limiter/compressor shared much of its DNA with Neve’s storied 2254 limiter/compressor, but it packed that unit’s functionality into a smaller form factor. Like the 2254, the 2264 boasted transformer-coupled circuitry, but swapped the former’s Class A design for a Class A/B design, allowing for more headroom and, thus, more flexibility to choose how much color you wanted to impart to a signal. The AMS Neve 2264ALB faithfully re-creates the original 2264 design, but shrinks it down even further for use in a 500 series setup. This pint-sized multi-functional unit is a total studio workhorse, primed for both meat-and-potatoes dynamic work and creative applications.
Vintage sonic signature with modern upgrades:
While it can be desirable to have a truly transparent limiter/compressor, sometimes you want to reach for a piece of hardware that has an identifiable, characterful sound. And what a sound the AMS Neve 2264ALB has! When running a signal through it without any compression, you’re treated to a subtle harmonic enhancement that adds instant vitality to any source. Start dialing in some compression, and you’ll experience punchier snare drums, more present vocals, and pianos dripping with analog vibe. With just three concentric knobs on its front panel, the 2264ALB gives you access to a fantastic brickwall-style limiter and diode-bridge compressor, which can be used independently or in series. Use them to reign in rogue transients without starving natural dynamics, or lean in hard to give movement and life to a mix.
Perfect companion for the AMS Neve 1073LB module
With its 500 Series format design, the AMS Neve 2264ALB is primed to rock alongside your favorite 500 Series components. But it particularly shines when paired with the AMS Neve 1073LB microphone preamp module. Insert the 2264ALB between the input and output stage of the 1073LB and enjoy a full Neve signal path, with an inimitable tone that will elevate your recordings. Engineers find that using this potent pairing on the front end makes it easier to get great mixes without having to rely on heaps of post processing.
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