Cranborne Audio Brick Lane MC4

Ultimate Dynamics Processing: 4-channels of PWM dynamics processing (Compression + Gate) meticulously developed by the Cranborne Audio team in the UK.

Versatile Operation: allows for combinations of mono, stereo, mid/side, dual-band, series, and De-Essing with flexible routing configurations

Intuitive Interface: Equipped with a 5” full-colour TFT screen and LED rings and digital encoders, the Brick Lane MC4 provides detailed visual feedback on all dynamics processing and parameters and ensures a user-friendly and visually intuitive experience that ensures any remote control operation is reflected on the Brick Lane MC4’s front panel.

Remote Control & Recall: Utilise USB and Network control and recall via the included plugin to seamlessly retrieve your preferred settings, recall previous settings, and control your Brick Lane MC4 remotely right from your DAW providing a streamlined workflow in various studio environments.

Custom PWM compression circuit and unique ‘Stress’ control for Harmonically-enriched compression effects.

“Analogue Lookahead” technology for true zero-attack compression and gating

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)

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.

ENIGMA compression parameters to further tune compression and saturation behaviour.

Technical Data:

Test Signal Path APx555 (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

PSU Type Internal Mains

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)

1⁄4” TRS Inserts:

Type Balanced, dedicated send & return, normalled

Config Post M/S encoding & Compressor, pre M/S decoding

Max Input Level (return) +26.0dBu (<0.003% THD+N)

Max Output Level (send) +26.0dBu (<0.003% THD+N)

Mid/Side:

Type Encoder/decoder

Matrix Sum-difference matrix

Dimensions:

Width 48.3cm (19”) (Rackmount)

Height 8.9cm (3.5") (2u)

Depth 23.6cm (9.3")