Rupert Neve Designs 545

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Rupert Neve Designs 545

Rupert Neve Designs

545

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 596802
Model: 545
Price: $966.90

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The 545 is a seriously useful tool for live sound engineers wrestling with vocal feedback. It's got that classic Rupert Neve sheen, subtly sweetening vocals while surgically eliminating feedback without the harshness of many other solutions. Perfect for front-of-house engineers and monitor engineers in challenging venues.

Product Description

  • Rupert Neve Designs 545
  • 1-Channel Feedback Controller
  • Reduces feedback without filtering the signal
  • Increases the level of a microphone up to feedback in a live sound environment by up to 20 dB
  • Ideal for vocals
  • Adjustable depth and threshold
  • Fast: Allows you to choose between two time constants
  • Peak: Returns to the output level faster and recognises transients more quickly
  • Design: API Series 500 rack format
PROS
  • • Exceptional feedback rejection without unwanted coloration.
  • • Neve's signature sonic warmth subtly enhances vocal presence.
  • • Fast transient response preserves natural dynamics in live settings.
  • • Adjustable depth and threshold offer precise control over feedback suppression.
CONS
  • • Can be complex to dial in quickly under pressure.
  • • Relatively expensive compared to simpler feedback suppressors.
  • • Requires careful gain staging to avoid introducing noise.

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Key Features

Module Type Feedback Controller
Channels 1
Controls Depth, Threshold, Time Constant (Fast/Peak)
Compatible Format API Series 500 rack format
Weight 1.3 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 'Fast' setting reacts quicker but can be more aggressive; 'Peak' prioritizes transient preservation and sounds more natural, especially with complex vocal patterns.
It's not entirely 'set and forget' – initial setup requires careful threshold and depth adjustments based on the venue and microphone. However, once dialed in, it’s remarkably stable.
While digital solutions offer more parameters, the 545's analog design preserves more of the natural vocal timbre and avoids the 'phasey' artifacts sometimes heard with digital processors.

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