Originally designed in 1974, the Neve 2264A mono Limiter/Compressor unit quickly became a legend. Delivering similar facilities and performance as the earlier 2254 Limiter/Compressor type, it did so despite being packaged in a more compact form-factor. Discrete, Class A/B design and transformer-coupled circuits used in the input, innovative bridge-driver design, side-chain and output stages ensured a totally unique sound. The original 2264A units are still sought after, decades after production stopped, and they remain one of the milestone pieces of studio equipment.

And now the 2264A unit is available for your Lunchbox.

Crafted in England by Neve engineers, the 2264ALB retains the original 2264A’s unique sonic characteristics by using the same architecture, matching components and original hand-wound transformers and adds new features: a Signal Presence indicator LED and a Slow Attack option. And it delivers it in a modern and portable form-factor which professional producers and engineers demand.

Key features:

• Classic mono Limiter/Compressor, available in a 500-series format
• Transformer-coupled circuits used in Input, Bridge-driver, Side-chain & Output stages
• Independent Limiter & Compressor IN/OUT selectors
• BYPASS switch connects input terminals directly to output terminals
• Slow Attack switch changes between classic 2264A attack settings and new Slow Attack setting for buss compression work
• Digital LED meter with approximate PPM ballistics indicates 0dB to 20dB of gain reduction
• Audio Processing Insert design allows the audio to/from the 2264ALB module to be inserted into the audio path of an existing 1073LB module (modules must be fitted in the same LunchboxTM)
• Fully screened module, packaged in Mu-metal case helps eliminate stray electromagnetic fields from LunchboxTM PSU or other module types

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