Made by hand, the 8051 is an analogue compressor with six transformer balanced audio paths, complemented by two side chains and a key input.

Based on six 2254 compression circuits – using the same feedback topology as our legendary 33609 stereo compressor – the 8051 delivers the famous Neve sound in spades. Flexible side chain routing, trimming and filtering make this a powerful and responsive tool for surround mixing and mastering.

The Features
Hand-built, hand-wired analogue compressor for Surround mixing
Six transformer-balanced audio paths
Ideal surround broadcast or mastering compressor
Side Chain control trims and Side Chain A/B bias control
High and low pass filter
Electronically balanced key input and LFE filter inputs
All other inputs transformer-balanced with 3.6kOhms input impedances
All outputs electronically balanced, post output transformers
Maximum output: +26dBu into 600 Ohms
Control Voltage I/O provided for linking multiple units, or linking to 33609
EIN (20kHz band): <-78dBu
THD+N (for 20dBu input @ 1kHz): <0.03%
Maximum Output Level: >26dBu into 600 ohms
Interchannel Crosstalk: <-80dB at 15kHz
Frequency Response ±0.5dB 20Hz to 20kHz