Rupert Neve Designs 542 (B-stock)

The Rupert Neve Designs 542 is a single-channel 500-series module that emulates the characteristics of analogue tape to add warmth and smoothness to digital recordings.

• The description claims that the 'true tape' circuitry accentuates 3rd-order harmonics and replicates the subtle rounding and compression qualities of tape-based recording.
• The description claims that a soft-clipping circuit enhances 2nd-order harmonics and smooths out sharp peak transients.