Rupert Neve Designs | 5254 Dual Diode Bridge Compressor

5254 Dual Diode Bridge Compressor Two channels of iconic diode bridge compression, thoughtfully improved and refined for modern tracking, mixing, and mastering. Originally developed for the dynamics circuit of the acclaimed Shelford Channel, the 5254 Dual Diode Bridge Compressor captures the soul of Rupert Neve’s original 2254 compressor while providing modern updates including advanced timing control, significantly lower noise, fully stepped controls throughout, and internal parallel processing capabilities. “I’ve always been a huge fan of the 2254, and now the 5254 gives me all of that vibe, with a lot more detail and control. ” — JOHN O'MAHONY / MATT MAESON, SARA BAREILLES, MARINA What is diode bridge compression? Where the VCA compressor found in the Master Buss Processor provides unmatched clarity, the weighty, harmonically rich tonality of diode bridge compression can be essential in pushing key sources l