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.
Now crafted in England by Neve engineers, the classic 2264A is available again.
Not
only does it retain the original 2264A’s unique sonic characteristics
by using the same architecture, matching components and original
hand-wound transformers as its historic counterpart, but it is also
available in both vertical and horizontal orientations. Being
electrically and mechanically the same D.L.1 format as the Neve 1073 and
1084 Mic/Pre modules, the 2264A can be inserted into any compliant
console or rack that houses the 1073 or 1084 module types.
Features
Classic mono limiter/compressor, available in Vertical or Horizontal orientations
Transformer-coupled circuits used in Input,
Bridge-driver, Side-chain and Output stages
Independent Limiter and Compressor IN/OUT selectors
BYPASS switch connects input terminals directly to output terminals
Multiple units can be linked together to provide multi-unit side-chain control from a single unit
Analogue meter with approximate PPM ballistics indicates 0dB to 20dB of gain reduction
