{"product_id":"rupert-neve-designs-542-500-series-tape-emulator-1423728","title":"Rupert Neve Designs 542 500 Series Tape Emulator","description":"In addition to the 100% analog tape emulation 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, variable Silk Red \u0026amp; Blue for an infinite variety of transformer tones, and a blend control to dial in in the perfect amount of saturation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransformers Imitating Tape\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnlike digital emulations, the “True Tape” drive circuit works by feeding a custom-designed interstage 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. The sound of the tape circuit can be further modified with selectable 15 \/ 30 IPS modes and a pre\/post-tape blend control.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is Silk?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to the tape circuit, the continuously variable Texture control with Silk Red and Silk Blue modes provides a whole other level of control over the harmonic density and tonality of your tracks \u0026amp; mixes. The Silk Red mode accentuates transformer saturation in the high and high-mid frequencies to amplify the vibrant midrange harmonics associated with Rupert’s vintage equipment, while Silk Blue accentuates saturation of the lows and low-mids to add thickness and weight to any source – especially useful for “thin-sounding” tracks or mixes. Unlike EQ, these Silk \u0026amp; Texture controls saturate the output transformers, and add highly musical harmonics to the source material according to the amount of Texture applied.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrive the 542 hard, choose your Silk flavor, and crank the Texture knob for a rich, saturated, vintage vibe – or disengage Silk entirely for a more purist, hi-fi tape effect. The choice is yours.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLINE AMP NOISE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurements with tape circuit disengaged. Measured at Main Output, un-weighted, 20 Hz - 22 kHz, Input Terminated 40 Ohm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnity Gain: Better than -100 dBV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFREQUENCY RESPONSE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasured at +10 dBu, trim at unity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain Output: +\/- 0.25 dB from 5 Hz to 60 kHz, -2 dB @ 120 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e23.25 dBu\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION AND NOISE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e@ 1 kHz, +20 dBu output level: Better than 0.002%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e@ 20 Hz, +20 dBu output level: 0.07% Typical (2nd and 3rd harmonic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTAPE FX SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNOISE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasured at Main Output, un-weighted, 20 Hz - 22 kHz, Input Terminated 40 Ohm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaturation @ minimum: Better than -100 dBu \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaturation @ maximum: Better than -100 dBu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFREQUENCY RESPONSE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15 IPS, Input @ -0 dBu: -3 dBu @ 28 kHz \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaturation @ minimum: 0 dBu @ 10 Hz \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e+5 dBu Peak @ 60 Hz Saturation @ maximum: -3 dBu @ 20 kHz \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e-3 dBu @ 12.5 Hz \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e+2.4 dBu Peak @ 60 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 IPS, Input @ -0 dBu: -3 dBu @ 120 kHz \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaturation @ minimum: -3 dBu @ 10 Hz, +3.15 dBu Peak @ 125 Hz \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaturation @ maximum: -3 dBu @ 100 kHz \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e-3 dBu @ 12.5 Hz \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e+1.3 dBu Peak @ 110 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION AND NOISE \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 IPS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput @ -0 dBu: 0.4% @ 3 kHz to 1% @ 175 Hz typical Saturation @ minimum: Greater than 1% below 175 Hz typical \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaturation @ maximum: 1% at 6 kHz typical, 0.3% @ 1 kHz to 3% @ 50 Hz typical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e30 IPS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput @ -0 dBu: 1% at 1 kHz typical \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaturation @ minimum: 0.6% @ 400 Hz to 5% @ 20 Hz typical \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaturation @ maximum: 1.5% @ 20 kHz to 0.4% @ 1 kHz typical, 0.4% @ 1 kHz to 2% @ 50 Hz typical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePOWER REQUIREMENTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSupplied by 500 series rack with 110-125 mA @ +\/- 16V DC","brand":"Rupert Neve Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39777095843975,"sku":"RNEVE542","price":999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0343\/4368\/2183\/products\/rupert-neve-designs-pro-audio-500-series-rupert-neve-designs-542-500-series-tape-emulator-rneve542-29038858731655.jpg?v=1645752198","url":"https:\/\/www.chicagomusicexchange.mom\/products\/rupert-neve-designs-542-500-series-tape-emulator-1423728","provider":"Chicago Music Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}