Rupert Neve Designs 5046 OptoFET

From transparent vocal smoothing to extreme envelope shaping with massive harmonic texture, the OptoFET is a highly versatile analog compressor & wave shaper that combines a newly-designed FET compression circuit with an optimized Optical compression circuit into a single rack space.

There are two primary compression modes: in Dual-Stage mode, the FET and OPTO compressors are used in series for complete dynamic control over critical sources, accomplishing a common recording & mixing technique with ease. In Dual-Band mode, each compressor is assigned to either a low or high frequency band that can then be processed independently, which expands the tone-shaping and dynamic control of the OptoFET into uncharted territory.

• All new FET compressor design and optimized OPTO compressor design in a single 1U unit

• Flexible Dual-Stage or Dual-Band compression modes 

• Independent, comprehensive control sets for each compressor for unprecedented levels of dynamic and harmonic control

• All-new GRIT and BLOOM modes greatly enhance harmonic content and allow for source wave shaping

• Independent Blend controls for each compressor, making parallel processing a breeze

• Dual Stage mode: Easily flip the order of each compressor with the touch of a button

• Dual Band mode: Crossover control allows each compressor to process either frequency band (low or high) independently

• Make-up gains can be used with crossover for tonal balance adjustments

• Combine 2 units for extremely versatile dual mono processing on stereo sources

• Global Input & Output Trim for total control over gain staging and harmonics