Cranborne Audio Brick Lane 500

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

⅛” 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

Technical Data:

Test Signal PathAPx555 (Line Out) - Input - Line Output - APx555 (Line In)

Max Input Level +24dBu (<0.003% THD)

Max Output Level +26.5dBu (<0.003% THD)

Frequency Response ±0.5dB, 2 Hz - 80 kHz

Noise Floor <-100dBu (unweighted)

Dynamic Range >118dB

Input Impedance Line = 43 kOhms

Output Impedance Line = 150 Ohms

Current Draw 140mA per rail - typical use case, 160mA per rail - max

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)

Minimum Attack Time (POLISH mode with Analogue Lookahead enabled) 6 nanoseconds (0 nanoseconds processing delay @ 20kHz)

Dimensions:

Width 170mm (6.6”)

Height 31mm (1.2")

Depth 133mm (5.2")