Rupert Neve Designs Master Bus Transformer – analog mastering processor with custom transformers, adding musical coloration to mixes/stems. Includes Shelf EQ, Color Comp, Width, Super Silk for tone enhancement, compression, stereo, harmonics. Ideal for hybrid studios/mastering. 2U enclosure (483 x 89 x 257 mm, 7.7 kg).
Master Bus Transformer offers custom transformers for warmth, opto-compressor with blend, M/S stereo imaging, advanced Silk with Zener Drive. Balanced XLR I/O, trim ±12 dB, peak metering. Hand-soldered in USA for quality.
As analog tribute, adds depth without compromise.
MAIN FEATURES
- Shelf EQ: 2-band (±9 dB, LF 30-240 Hz, HF 3-24 kHz)
- Color Comp: opto 2:1/5:1, sidechain HPF, blend, +20 dB makeup
- Width: M/S stereo spread with HPF (50-800 Hz)
- Super Silk: Red/Blue harmonics, Zener Drive for aggression
- XLR I/O, insert/MS mode, HPF (3 freq)
- Trim ±12 dB, peak metering
- 2U rackmount
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Inputs/Outputs: Balanced XLR stereo, max +25.5 dBu
- Frequency Response: <5 Hz–30 kHz ±0.1 dB; <5 Hz–60 kHz ±0.25 dB; <5 Hz–180 kHz -3 dB
- THD + N: <0.004% @ 0 dBu 1 kHz; <0.002% @ +20 dBu 1 kHz
- Noise: <-95 dBu (22 Hz–22 kHz, no features)
- Input Impedance: 10 kOhm
- Power Supply: 100-240 V AC, 70 W max
- Dimensions (W × H × D): 483 x 89 x 257 mm (2U)
- Weight: 7.7 kg (shipping)
- Included: Master Bus Transformer, manual
- Product Code: RND-MBT