Introducing the Cranborne Audio Brick Lane 500 Compressor

Introducing the Cranborne Audio Brick Lane 500 Compressor! Front End Audio is thrilled to announce the newest release from Cranborne Audio, the Cranborne Audio Brick Lane 500 Compressor. Cranborne Audio has long been revered for merging classic analog soul with modern workflow capabilities, and the Brick Lane 500 Compressor continues this tradition by redefining how audio professionals approach dynamic processing. As an authorized Cranborne Audio dealer, we couldn’t be more excited to offer this groundbreaking 500 Series compressor to our customers! At the heart of the Brick Lane 500 is its revolutionary Modal PWM Compression design, offering six distinct compression modes that function like six legendary compressors in one module. 

Six Sonic Signatures:

• VELVET - Vintage Vari-Mu-style musicality with Tube-inspired harmonic compression. This compression style offers smooth, organic dynamic control with vintage tonal warmth and character
• FLOAT - Transparent Opto-inspired dynamics with moderate transparency and gentle, wavelike compression ballistics
• SMASH - FET-Style transient dominance with aggressive dynamic reduction, and explosive punch and sonic impact
• TAME - Precision transient management with ultra-fast, transparent control and surgical dynamic precision
• GLUE - Glue together all the elements of your mix with this on your master bus for gentle bus-style compression.
• POLISH - Ultimate mastering-style limiting with the cleanest, fastest analogue limiter with Cranborne's “Analogue-Lookahead” technology.
  
  

Central to the Brick Lane 500’s flexibility is its unique ‘Stress’ control, which transforms seamlessly across modes. Whether you need gentle harmonic coloring, punchy FET-style saturation, or finalizing loudness, the ‘Stress’ knob delivers a range of compression textures and tonal character—turning the Brick Lane 500 into a veritable “chameleon” of dynamic processing. From its industrial design with custom 41-way detented pots to automatic calibration ensuring consistent stereo matching, the Brick Lane 500 exudes uncompromising quality. This is a timeless piece of gear built to be a cornerstone of your studio for many years to come. For stereo operation, Cranborne Audio’s OPTOSYNC technology allows two Brick Lane 500 modules to communicate wirelessly via optical signals—ensuring perfect sync of controls without any additional cabling. Scale this feature for larger setups and apply the Brick Lane 500’s signature compression across multi-channel mixes or surround sound configurations. For customers that want to take advantage of this, we have the Cranborne Audio Brick Lane 500 Compressor (Stereo Pair) available!

Key Features:

• 6 Distinct Compression Modes (VELVET, FLOAT, SMASH, TAME, GLUE, POLISH)
• Custom PWM Compression Circuit with a unique ‘Stress’ control for harmonic richness
• OptoSync Wireless Stereo Linking for seamless stereo or multi-channel operation
• Circuit Auto-Calibration for perfect stereo matching
• Rugged, Stepped Controls for precise adjustments and easy recall
• Integrated Sidechain HPF Options (OFF, 60Hz, 100Hz, 200Hz) for flexible tone shaping

Are you ready to experience a new era in compression? You can purchase the new Cranborne Audio Brick Lane 500 Compressor or a stereo pair now at Front End Audio! Front End Audio is your trusted source for Cranborne Audio products. If you have any questions at all, give us a call at 888-228-4530 or email us. We’re always here to help you find the perfect solution for your recording, mixing, and mastering needs!