Neve AMS 2264ALB 500 Series Mono Limiter/Compressor Module

Neve AMS 2264ALB PRODUCT FEATURES:

Originally designed in 1974, the Neve 2264A mono Limiter/Compressor unit quickly became a legend. Delivering similar facilities and performance as the earlier 2254 Limiter/Compressor type, it did so despite being packaged in a more compact form-factor. Discrete, Class A/B design and transformer-coupled circuits used in the input, innovative bridge-driver design, side-chain and output stages ensured a totally unique sound. The original 2264A units are still sought after, decades after production stopped, and they remain one of the milestone pieces of studio equipment.

And now the 2264A unit is available for your 500-series rack.

Crafted in England by Neve engineers, the 2264ALB retains the original 2264A’s unique sonic characteristics by using the same architecture, matching components and original hand-wound transformers and adds new features: a Signal Presence indicator LED and a Slow Attack option. And it delivers it in a modern and portable form-factor which professional producers and engineers demand.

Feature Summary:

Classic mono Limiter/Compressor, available in a 500-series format

Transformer-coupled circuits used in Input, Bridge-driver, Side-chain and Output stages

Independent Limiter and Compressor IN/OUT selectors

BYPASS switch connects input terminals directly to output terminals

Slow Attack switch changes between classic 2264A attack settings and new Slow Attack setting for buss compression work

Audio Processing Insert design allows the audio to/from the 2264ALB module to be inserted into the audio path of an existing 1073LB module (modules must be fitted in the same LunchboxTM)

Neve AMS 2264ALB TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Levels:          

Input:
10kΩ, bridging, balanced and earth-free.

Output:          
Source impedance 80Ω, balanced and earth-free.

Maximum output:
+26dB into 600Ω

Gain:  
0dB

Noise:
-70.5dBu (20Hz ~ 20kHz) for linear and limit modes.

Frequency Response:        
Flat, within 1dB from 20Hz ~ 20kHz

Distortion:   

With limit switched IN, threshold set to +4dBu, recovery 800ms & input level +20dB:0.05% @ 1kHz (10Hz ~ 80kHz)With Compress & Limit switched OUT, input/output level +9dB:

0.05% @ 1kHz (10Hz ~ 80kHz)

Limiter section:      

Threshold:   
Variable from +4dB ~ +15dB

Ratio:
Greater than 100:1

Attack Time:
4mS

Recovery Time:      
50ms, 100ms, 200ms, 800ms and Auto1 (100ms/2sec) and Auto2 (50ms/5sec) settings

Compressor section:         

Threshold:   
Variable from -20dBu ~ +10dBu

Ratio:
1.5:1, 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, 6:1

Attack Time:
3ms with Slow Attack off, 12ms with Slow Attack active.

Recovery Time:      
100ms, 400ms, 800ms, 1.5sec and Auto1 (100ms/2sec) and Auto2 (50ms/5sec) settings.

Gain Make-up:         
0dB ~ +20dB extra gain when Compress switched IN.

Meter:           
Digital LED meter with approximate PPM ballistics indicates 0dB ~ 20dB of gain reduction.

Controls:

Front Panel Controls:        
Gain meter, Limiter Threshold & Recovery rotary controls with IN/OUT switch & indicator LED, Compressor Threshold and Recovery rotary controls with IN/OUT switch & indicator LED, Compressor Gain and Ratio rotary controls with LINK switch & indicator LED, Bypass switch, Signal Presence indicator LED, Slow Attack switch.

Dimensions:

Width x Height x Depth & Weight:(excluding front panel controls and rear connector)       
38mm (1½ inches) x 132mm (5¼ inches) x 145 mm (5¾ inches) – 1.1kg (2½ pounds)

2264ALB Module requirements:

Rack: 
Compliant LunchboxTM rack with integral PSU and external audio connections.

Neve AMS 2264ALB SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: