Cranborne Audio Brick Lane 500

Brick Lane 500 - Modal PWM Compressor for 500 Series

Key Technological Innovations

• PWM Compression for Ultimate Analogue Compression
• Pure PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) analogue signal processing
• Minimises undesirable compression artefacts and distortion
• Infinite control of compression envelopes, onsets, and ballistics

Proprietary Modal Compression Architecture

• Six distinct compression modes - VELVET, FLOAT, SMASH, TAME, GLUE, POLISH
• Full control of the compression mode and envelope from ultra-fast limiting to gentler & slower compression styles

Analogue Lookahead Technology

• Quarter-wave predictive voltage detection provides an advanced transient anticipation mechanism
• Enables zero-latency dynamics control
• Prevents converter clipping with surgical precision
• Exclusive to POLISH mode for ultimate mastering-grade limiting

Transient Harmonic Saturation

• Proprietary 'Stress' control enables nuanced audio coloration for each compression mode
• Transforms compression into a creative instrument

Full Analogue Signal Path

• Pure PWM processing
• 100% analogue signal integrity with no digital conversion

Key Features

• 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