{"product_id":"rupert-neve-designs-542-true-tape-emulation-with-variable-silk-soft-clip","title":"Rupert Neve Designs 542 \"True Tape\" Emulation with Variable Silk, Soft-Clip","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe ultimate \"color box\". As a 500-series follow-up to the Portico 5042, the 542 delivers the same thick, musical simulation of tape while drastically enhancing creative control via a number of new features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the \"true tape\" circuitry – great for bringing out 3rd-order harmonics – the 542 incorporates a soft-clip circuit that tames the harshest sources and enhances 2nd-order harmonics, a variable and versatile Silk\/Texture circuit for three transformer tones in one, and a wet\/dry control to blend in the perfect amount of saturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike digital emulations, the “True Tape” drive circuit works by feeding a custom-designed transformer acting as a “record head”, which in turn is coupled to a correctly equalized replay amplifier. As the voltage rises on the “record head”, saturation increases, and a soft clip circuit engages at higher levels to round off peak transients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sound of the tape circuit can be further modified with selectable 15 \/ 30 IPS modes and a pre\/post-tape blend control. In addition to the tape circuit, the 542 also has the variable Silk \u0026amp; Texture circuitry found in the Portico II series of modules, which allows the engineer to fine-tune the harmonic ratio and tonality on the output transformer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTAPE EFFECT DISENGAGED:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION AND NOISE (NO SILK)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e@ 1 kHz, +20 dBu output level: Better than 0.0025%\u003cbr\u003e@ 20 Hz, +20 dBu output level: 0.07% Typical (2nd and 3rd order harmonics)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOISE\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeasured at Main Output, un-weighted, 20 Hz - 22 kHz, Input Terminated 40 Ohm. Noise specifications may vary depending on which 500 series chassis is being used, and \/ or interference from stray magnetic fields.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnity Gain: Better than -100 dBV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREQUENCY RESPONSE (\u003c\/strong\u003eMain Output, no load)\u003cbr\u003e5 Hz to 60 kHz: +\/- 0.25 dB\u003cbr\u003e120 kHz: -2 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTAPE EFFECT ENGAGED:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION AND NOISE (NO SILK)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e15 IPS, Input @ 0 dB, Saturation @ MIN:\u003cbr\u003e0.4% @ 3kHz typical\u003cbr\u003e1% @ 175 Hz typical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15 IPS, Input @ 0 dB, Saturation @ MAX:\u003cbr\u003e1% @ 6kHz typical\u003cbr\u003e0.3% @ 1 kHz to 3% @ 50 Hz typical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 IPS, Input @ 0 dB, Saturation @ MIN:\u003cbr\u003e1 % @ 1 kHz typical\u003cbr\u003e0.6% @ 400 Hz to 5% @ 20 Hz typical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 IPS, Input @ 0 dB, Saturation @ MAX:\u003cbr\u003e1.5% @ 20 kHz to 0.4% @ 1 kHz typical\u003cbr\u003e2% @ 50 Hz typical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREQUENCY RESPONSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e15 IPS, Input @ 0 dB, Saturation @ MIN:\u003cbr\u003e-3 dBu @ 28 kHz\u003cbr\u003e0 dBu @ 10 Hz\u003cbr\u003e+5 dBu Peak @ 60 Hz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15 IPS, Input @ 0 dB, Saturation @ MAX:\u003cbr\u003e-3 dBu @ 20 kHz\u003cbr\u003e-3 dBu @ 12.5 Hz\u003cbr\u003e+2.4 dBu Peak @ 60 Hz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 IPS, Input @ 0 dB, Saturation @ MIN:\u003cbr\u003e-3 dBu @ 120 kHz\u003cbr\u003e-3 dBu @ 10 Hz\u003cbr\u003e+3.15 dBu Peak @ 125 Hz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 IPS, Input @ 0 dB, Saturation @ MAX:\u003cbr\u003e-3 dBu @ 100 kHz\u003cbr\u003e-3 dBu @ 12.5 Hz\u003cbr\u003e+1.3 dBu Peak @ 110 Hz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOISE \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Measured at main output, un-weighted, 20 Hz - 22 kHz, 40 ohm balanced source)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eSaturation @ MIN: Better than -100 dBu\u003cbr\u003eSaturation @ MAX: Better than -100 dBu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption (+\/- 16 VDC):\u003c\/strong\u003e 110-125 mA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.75“ (19.7 cm) x 10” (25.4 cm) x 3” (7.62 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 lbs, 1.4 kg\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rupert Neve Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50962829017343,"sku":null,"price":19750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/1023\/7183\/files\/RupertNeveDesigns542TrueTapeEmulationwithVariableSilk_Soft-ClipFront.png?v=1794180233","url":"https:\/\/maxvanta.shop\/products\/rupert-neve-designs-542-true-tape-emulation-with-variable-silk-soft-clip","provider":"Clearbrook Goods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}