Rupert Neve Designs OptoFET Dual Stage Compressor Mint Open-Box Used

The OptoFET is a highly versatile analog compressor & wave shaper, combining 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.

From transparent vocal smoothing to extreme envelope shaping with massive harmonic texture, the OptoFET offers seemingly infinite creative control. Not only does each compressor have fully variable attack, release, threshold, make-up gain and parallel blend controls – plus side-chain high pass filters and special ‘GRIT’ and ‘BLOOM’.

harmonic modes – the OptoFET also includes global controls to flip the order of the two compressors in Dual Stage mode, plus a unique variable crossover control to fine-tune the compression across upper and lower frequency bands in Dual Band mode. And though it is a single-channel unit, a pair of OptoFETs in dual mono – with 31-position fully detented controls – can add massive impact to stereo stems, groups, or even full mixes.

Intended for tracking, touring, mixing, mastering & sound design, the OptoFET provides immense control over the dynamics and tonal shape of your source. Compress creatively with the OptoFET.

• 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
• Unprecedented levels of dynamic and harmonic control
• 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 with Crossover control allows each compressor to process 2 frequency bands (lows and highs) independently
• All-new GRIT and BLOOM modes greatly enhance harmonic content and allow for source wave shaping
• Combine 2 units for extremely versatile dual mono processing on stereo sources
• Global Input & Output Trim for total control over gain staging and harmonics

Note: All specifications are TYPICAL.
XLR Line IN to XLR Line OUT (Compressor Bypassed)

• Input Impedance: 10 kΩ
• Output Impedance: 40 Ω
• Maximum Input Level @ 1 kHz: +24 dBu
• Maximum Output Level @ 1 kHz: +24 dBu
• Noise (22 Hz - 22 kHz BW): -96 dBu

• Frequency Response:
6Hzto70kHz: +/-0.1dB <5 Hz to 183 kHz: -3 dB

• THD+N @ 1 kHz:
0 dBu: 0.002% +20 dBu: 0.0006%

FET COMPRESSOR SPECIFICATIONS
• Noise (22 Hz - 22 kHz BW): -82 dBu
• Attack Time: 100μS – 50mS
• Release Time: 50mS - 1.5S

OPTO COMPRESSOR SPECIFICATIONS
• Noise (22 Hz - 22 kHz BW): -93 dBu
• Attack Time: 5mS – 50mS
• Release Time: 50mS - 1.5S

Note: Compressor time constant ranges represent the full range achievable within all front panel settings.

• UNIT DIMENSIONS: 1RU: 19” W x 8.25” D x 1.75” H / (48.3 cm W x 21 cm D x 4.5 cm H)
• UNIT WEIGHT: 8 lbs. (3.6 kg)
• SHIPPING DIMENSIONS: 24” W x 13” D x 4” H / (61 cm W x 33 cm D x 10.2 cm H)
• SHIPPING WEIGHT: 9 lbs. (4.1 kg)