{"product_id":"rupert-neve-designs-542-tape-emulator-pair","title":"Rupert Neve Designs 542 Tape Emulator (Pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 542 delivers a wide variety of elusive analog tones by incorporating a carefully crafted tape emulation circuit, complete with a soft-clipper that can tame the harshest sources, our unique Silk circuit with variable Texture control, and a Blend control to finalize exacting amounts of saturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRND's analogue 'tape effect' emulation circuit drives a custom interstage transformer that mimics a \"record head\", which is coupled to a 'replay' amplifier with the appropriate EQ curve applied.  Harmonic saturation increases as more gain is applied to the \"record head\", and a soft clip circuit engages at higher levels, gently taming peak transients.  The sound can be further modified with selectable 15\/30 IPS modes and a pre\/post-tape emulation blend control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Silk circuitry provides additional control over harmonic density and tonality. The Silk Red mode accentuates transformer saturation in the high and high-mid frequencies to heighten the frequency range associated with Rupert's vintage equipment, while Silk Blue accentuates saturation of the lows and low-mids to add thickness and weight to any source. Unlike traditional EQ, these Silk \u0026amp; Texture controls saturate the custom output transformer of the 542, adding rich, musical harmonics according to the amount of Texture applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrive the 542 hard, choose your Silk flavor, and crank the Texture knob for a rich, saturated, vintage vibe - or disengage Silk entirely for a more purist, hi-fi tape effect.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rupert Neve Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56957923557762,"sku":"RND-542","price":1240.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0521\/1648\/8370\/files\/rnd-542-pair.png?v=1790843436","url":"https:\/\/makenoiseproaudio.com\/products\/rupert-neve-designs-542-tape-emulator-pair","provider":"Make Noise Pro Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}