Cranborne Audio Brick Lane 500

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

• 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

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)