Cranborne Audio Brick Lane MC4 4-channel Modal PWM Dynamics Processor

Brick Lane MC4 is a 2u 19-Inch rack, 4-channel Modal PWM dynamics processor - an evolution of our Brick Lane 500 Modal PWM Compressor.

Brick Lane MC4 utilises the same unique and revolutionary Modal PWM compression concept found in Brick Lane 500 that transcends traditional dynamics control methodologies through its revolutionary Modal PWM Compression architecture. Control your dynamics whilst tracking, enhance your sources, stems and mixes, or get that last bit out of your analogue mastering chain - all with the feel, familiarity, and control of various vintage analogue compressors. However, the concept is taken even further with Brick Lane MC4.

• Ultimate Dynamics Processing: 4-channels of PWM dynamics processing (Compression + Gate) meticulously developed by the Cranborne Audio team in the UK

• Versatile Operation: allows for combinations of mono, stereo, mid/side, dual-band, series, and De-Essing with flexible routing configurations

• Intuitive Interface: Equipped with a 5” full-colour TFT screen and LED rings and digital encoders, the Brick Lane MC4 provides detailed visual feedback on all dynamics processing and parameters and ensures a user-friendly and visually intuitive experience that ensures any remote control operation is reflected on the Brick Lane MC4’s front panel.

• Remote Control & Recall: Utilise USB and Network control and recall via the included plugin to seamlessly retrieve your preferred settings, recall previous settings, and control your Brick Lane MC4 remotely right from your DAW providing a streamlined workflow in various studio environments.

Dynamics Processing:
• Custom PWM compression circuit and unique ‘Stress’ control for Harmonically-enriched compression effects

• “Analogue Lookahead” technology for true zero-attack compression and gating

• 6 Compression modes - Velvet, Float, Smash, Tame, Glue, and Polish set compression ratio, knee, compression style, and compression rate of change.

• Threshold control and variable-range Attack and Release controls (altered per mode)

• 4 selectable sidechain HPF modes - OFF, 60Hz, 100Hz, 200Hz

• ±20dB Input and Output/Make-up Gain Level to tailor the compression and saturation character to the source

• ENIGMA compression parameters to further tune compression and saturation behaviour

• Test Signal Path: APx555 (Line Out) - Input - Line Output - APx555 (Line In)
• Max Input Level: +24 dBu (<0.003% THD)
• Max Output Level: +26.5dBu (<0.003% THD)
• Frequency Response: ±0.5dB, 2 Hz - 80 kHz
• Noise Floor: <-100dBu (unweighted)
• Dynamic Range: >118dB
• Input Impedance: Line = 43 kOhms
• Output Impedance: Line = 150 Ohms
• PSU Type: Internal Mains

Compression Specifications
• Compressor Element: Pulse Width Modulation
• Switching Frequency: 250kHz
• Distortion (THD):
0dB Gain Reduction - <0.0006% THD+N, <0.00025% THD
5dB Gain Reduction - <0.00085% THD
10dB Gain Reduction - <0.00085% THD
20dB Gain Reduction - <0.00085% THD
• Harmonics (Stress Control): <20% THD depending on conditions
• Sidechain Detection HPF: Selectable - 60Hz, 100Hz, 200Hz, OFF
• Minimum attack time (standard): 6 nanoseconds (2 microseconds processing delay)
• Minimum attack time (POLISH mode with Analogue Lookahead enabled): 6 nanoseconds, 0 nanoseconds processing delay @ 20kHz

¼” TRS Inserts
• Type: Balanced, dedicated send & return, normalled
• Config: Post M/S encoding & Compressor, pre M/S decoding
• Max Input Level (return): +26.0dBu (<0.003% THD+N)
• Max Output Level (send): +26.0dBu (<0.003% THD+N)

Mid/Side
• Type: Encoder/decoder
• Matrix: Sum-difference matrix

Environmental
• Operating Temperature: +1 to 35 degrees Celsius
• Storage Conditions: -20 to 50 degrees Celsius

Dims/Weights
• Unit Width: 48.3cm (19”) (Rackmount)