{"product_id":"rupert-neve-designs-545-primary-source-enhancer-353069","title":"545 Primary Source Enhancer","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA Portico Heritage Serving More Musical Gain Management\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Rupert Neve Designs 545 continues the sonic lineage of the Portico range by adopting the principle of the Portico 5045: reducing a system's tendency to feedback by transparently controlling gain, rather than abruptly \"cutting\" the sound. This philosophy prioritizes musicality and mix stability while respecting the dynamics and timbre of the recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For and In Which Contexts the 545 Makes a Difference\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 545 is designed for situations where \u003cstrong\u003econtrol of feedback\u003c\/strong\u003e and ambient noise is critical: live vocals, spoken word, conferences, podcasts recorded in real conditions, studios, demanding stage monitors, or recordings where microphones are close to loudspeakers. It is also suitable for studio use when a clean vocal take is desired, without pumping effects or the sensation of a gate opening and closing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAn Alternative to Noise Gates: More Intuitive, More Natural\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike a noise gate, the 545 reduces gain when the signal level falls below a \u003cstrong\u003euser-defined threshold\u003c\/strong\u003e. But its key difference lies in its behavior: it \u003cstrong\u003edetects the presence of the main source\u003c\/strong\u003e (for example, the voice) and allows the signal to pass organically, then applies appropriate gain reduction as soon as the person stops speaking or singing. The result: less risk of feedback, with a more natural sense of continuity on phrase endings and breaths.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAnalog Signal Path and Custom Transformers\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 545 does not rely on filtering or digital processing to achieve its performance. Built around \u003cstrong\u003ecustom Rupert Neve Designs input and output transformers\u003c\/strong\u003e, it preserves the personality of the source and signal stability while providing precise control where conventional gating might seem abrupt. This solution is especially appreciated when the goal is to secure a system without sacrificing perceived quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e@media(max-width:632px){table[data-wb-spec]{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr)}table[data-wb-spec] colgroup{display:none}table[data-wb-spec] tbody,table[data-wb-spec] tr{display:contents}table[data-wb-spec] td{display:block;overflow-wrap:anywhere;grid-row:var(--wb-l);background-color:var(--wb-lb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[data-r]{grid-row:var(--wb-r);background-color:var(--wb-rb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[colspan=\"2\"]{grid-column:1\/-1}table[data-wb-spec] td:empty{display:none}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable data-wb-spec style=\"width:100%;table-layout:fixed\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:1;--wb-r:2;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of channels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable data-wb-spec style=\"width:100%;table-layout:fixed\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:transparent;--wb-l:1;--wb-r:2;--wb-lb:transparent;--wb-rb:var(--wb-neutral-50)\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeech and vocal detection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003esignal passes during emission, gain reduction when stopped\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Rupert Neve Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54361699156243,"sku":"353069","price":879.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0872\/6803\/files\/28c8e1fe3eb559f296e8568a714e9aa18a985e77_RND_545.jpg?v=1792651683","url":"https:\/\/woodbrass.shop\/products\/rupert-neve-designs-545-primary-source-enhancer-353069","provider":"Woodbrass.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}