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.