Hazelrigg Industries VNE COMP

The VNE is Hazelrigg Industries' flagship single-channel compressor, designed to deliver clean, musical dynamic control with the transparency and tonal integrity professionals demand. Born from the acclaimed circuitry of the D.W. Fearn VT-7, the VNE features an all Class-A vacuum tube audio path paired with a modern Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) control circuit-an innovative approach that ensures fast, accurate gain reduction without coloring the source material.

Handcrafted in the USA with premium components and tuned by ear through extensive listening tests, the VNE excels in both tracking and mixing. Front panel controls include Threshold, Attack, Release, Gain, and a three-position switch for bypass or side-chain High-Pass Filter (100 Hz) to avoid over-compression from bass-heavy content. With transformer-balanced I/O, ultra-low THD (<0.07%), and a wide frequency response, the VNE offers precise compression with exceptional sonic transparency-making it an indispensable tool for any high-end studio.

• All-tube signal path: Delivers warm, natural tone using a fully Class-A vacuum tube design

• Precision PWM compression: Uses pulse width modulation for smooth, accurate gain control without adding coloration

• Based on the D W Fearn VT-7: Shares the same core compression circuit as the trusted VT-7 stereo tube compressor

• Handcrafted in the USA: Carefully built with hand-selected components for top-tier performance and reliability

• Subtle or aggressive control: Maintains sonic clarity across all settings, from light leveling to heavy compression

• Threshold, attack, release, and gain knobs: Quickly dial in the right amount of compression for any source

• High-pass filter in sidechain: Reduces sensitivity to low frequencies using a gentle 100Hz roll-off

• Bypass switch: Instantly compare processed and unprocessed signal

• Output level LED: Visual feedback for output monitoring

• Transformer-balanced input and output on XLR: Preserves signal integrity and analog warmth

• Frequency response from 20Hz to 20kHz plus extended low and high range

• Low total harmonic distortion under 0.07 percent

• Signal to noise ratio better than 80dB

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

• Product Name: VNE

• Series: Hazelrigg Industries Solutions Series

• Format: Full-size rackmount unit

• Type: Single-channel all-tube compressor

• Application: Ideal for tracking and mixing

• Design: Based on D.W. Fearn VT-7 with custom PWM control

SIGNAL PATH AND CIRCUITRY:

• Audio Path: All Class-A vacuum tube

• Compression Control: Pulse Width Modulation (PWM)

• Gain Reduction: Smooth, musical dynamics control

• Transformers: Transformer-coupled input and output

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS:

• Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz plus minus 0.5 dB

• Extended Response: -3 dB points at 5 Hz and 65 kHz

• THD: Less than 0.07 percent

• Signal to Noise Ratio: Better than 80 dB

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND FEATURES:

• Threshold control

• Attack time control

• Release time control

• Gain (make-up) control

• Compression Bypass switch

• Side-chain High-Pass Filter (HPF) switch - nominal 100 Hz roll-off

• Output level indicator

REAR PANEL CONNECTIVITY:

• Balanced Line Input: XLR

• Balanced Line Output: XLR

BUILD AND CONSTRUCTION:

• Construction: Handcrafted in the USA

• Audio Design: Amplifier designed by D.W. Fearn

• Component Selection: High-grade parts chosen by listening tests