Limiter Compressor Module 2254/E

Neve Electronic Laboratories Ltd.; Hertfordshire

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  • Year
  • 1976 ?
  • Category
  • Audio Amplifier or -mixer
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 362527

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • Semiconductors present.
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Audio-Amplification
  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Power type and voltage
  • Powered by external power supply or a main unit.
  • Loudspeaker
  • - For headphones or amp.
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Limiter Compressor Module 2254/E - Neve Electronic Laboratories
  • Shape
  • Miscellaneous shapes - described under notes.
  • Notes

  • Neve 2254/E

    The E revision was developed in response to requests for more flexibility, especially regarding attack times.

    Key Technical Details:

    • Offered faster and selectable attack settings, a critical improvement for more transient sources or tighter mix control.
    • Continued the use of all Class A discrete circuitry and transformer coupling.
    • All other core characteristics—ratio, threshold, release, diode bridge operation—remained true to earlier versions.

    Notable Facts:

    • The 2254/E is also commonly seen as a stereo pair for mastering and bus compression in addition to mono tracks.
    • Some software emulations (e.g., UAD) provide “pull” functions to further vary release times, a nod to the increased flexibility of this model.

    Release Date:
    Mid-to-late 1970s

    Major Revisions

    • 2254 (Original): Introduced in 1969.
    • 2254/A: Fixed slow attack, minor updates.
    • 2254/E: Allowed for faster attack choices.
    • 2254/R: Modern reissue; sweepable attack control, USB recall, rack format
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert
  • Author
  • Model page created by Gary Cowans. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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