Rupert Neve Designs 535
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Rupert Neve Designs
535
Product Info
Article Number:
434751
Brand:
Rupert Neve Designs
Model:
535
Category:
500 Series Components
Price:
$1,197.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The 535 delivers that unmistakable Rupert Neve warmth and glue – it's a serious compressor. It’s a fantastic choice for engineers and producers wanting a vintage-inspired color and dynamic control, especially on vocals, drums, and bass. While it's a single-channel module, the sonic character makes it worth the space.
Product Description
- Rupert Neve Designs 535
- Compressor
- Threshold range: Adjustable from -25 dB to +20 dB in 31 rasterized steps
- Ratio: Switchable from 1.5: 1 to 8: 1 in six steps
- Timing rotary switch: Six-digit rotary switch
- with which the attack and release times of the compressor are adjusted
- Fast switch: Shares the attack and release times of the timing presets
- Blend knob to mix dry and wet signal
- Link function
- Sidechain HPF at 150 Hz
- Rasterized gain amplifier from -6 dB to +20 dB in 31 steps
- 8-Segment LED meter for level and level reduction
- Type: 500 Module
PROS
- • Classic Neve sound – warm, musical compression character.
- • Exceptional build quality; feels rock-solid and durable.
- • Flexible timing controls allow for nuanced dynamic shaping.
- • Blend knob offers unique parallel compression possibilities.
CONS
- • Price point places it in a premium-priced category.
- • Limited to mono operation, lacks stereo functionality.
- • Rasterized controls can feel less precise than continuous knobs.
Product Video
Key Features
Module Type
Compressor
Channels
Mono
Controls
Threshold, Ratio, Timing (Attack/Release), Blend, Link, HPF
Compatible Format
500 Series
Weight
2.4 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 535 shares the Neve sonic signature but offers a more modern, flexible feature set; it's a more accessible entry point into the Neve compression world.
The HPF is fixed at 150 Hz, designed to prevent unwanted low-frequency rumble from impacting the compressor's performance.
Yes, the Link function is designed to integrate seamlessly with external sidechain sources, providing accurate and responsive sidechain compression.
