Rupert Neve Designs Master Bus Transformer (MBT)
Stereo Bus Tone-Shaping Processor
Saturation / Character$3,999Manufacturer list price
Specifications
- Type
- Saturation / Character
- Description
- Stereo Bus Tone-Shaping Processor
- Topology
- transformer-coupled interstage and output, Class-A, Super Silk (simultaneous Red+Blue harmonics), no input transformer
- Signal path
- Analog
- Channels
- 2
- Channel format
- stereo
- Form factor
- 2U rack
- Rack units
- 2
- Introduced
- 2023
- Country of manufacture
- USA
Details
Controls: input/output trim +/-12dB, HPF 15-100Hz, 2-band shelf EQ +/-9dB, Color Comp optical compressor (threshold/ratio/release/blend/makeup), width control with HPF 50-800Hz, Super Silk (Blue/Red/Harmonics/Zener Drive), master bypass
I/O: stereo analog in/out
Notes: FLAG: standalone mastering-grade tone-shaping/compression unit adjacent to the MBP, not a strict EQ/compressor/preamp category - classified as Saturation/Character given its Super Silk/tone-shaping emphasis. Announced Sept 2023, MSRP $3,999.