AMS Neve 33609JD Limiter / Compressor

The AMS NEVE 33609JD Limiter Compressor. Comprehensive limiting and compression facilities for music recording, post production and broadcast applications.

The AMS NEVE 33609JD is based on a circuit design first used in the classic 2254 limiter/compressordesigned by Neve in 1969. Its combination of transformers and gain reduction element produces a sound quality which is unique amongst compressor limiters. Coupled with the unit’s unparalleled ease of use, this sound quality has made the AMS Neve 33609/JD a studio standard. Multiple units may be linked for multi-channel operation. The limiter/compressor is a 2U rack-mounting unit with a clear, uncluttered panel layout. There are independent side chains for the compressor and limiter sections with independent threshold, recovery and attack controls. The compressor features a selection of ratios from 1.5:1 to 6:1 and a gain make-up control that comes before the limiter. Overall gain reduction is indicated on a moving coil meter. The AMS Neve 33609/JD offers the legendary Neve sound but with enhanced internal and external I/O switching compared to the originals. The AMS Neve 33609/JD incorporates a 340 discreet output stage as used in the original 33609 design.

The main features of the AMS NEVE 33609JD include:

• Comprehensive limiting and compression facilities for music recording, post production and broadcast applications
• True discrete electronics
• Unparalleled ease of use
• Perfect tracking for stereo operation
• Based on Neve 2254 compressor/limiter
• Hand built to original 1970’s specifications
• Hard Limit feature for digital recording
• Limit in/out Compress in/out
• Threshold: +4dBm to +15dBm -20dBm to +10dBm
• Recovery Time: 50ms, 100ms, 200ms, 800ms 100ms, 400ms, 800ms, 1.5secs
• A1 (auto) 100ms/2sec A1 (auto) 100ms/2sec
• A2 (auto) 50ms/5sec A2 (auto) 50ms/5sec
• Attack Time: Fast (2ms) 3ms, Slow (4ms)
• Ratio: 1.5:1, 2:1, 3:1, 4:1 or 6:1
• Gain: 0 to +20dB in 2dB steps