Cranborne Audio MC4 - 4-Channel Modal PWM Dynamics Processor
Cranborne Audio MC4 - 4-Channel Modal PWM Dynamics Processor
The Cranborne Audio Brick Lane MC4 is a 19 inch 2U digitally controlled four-channel fully analogue Modal PWM dynamics processor that combines multi-mode compression, analogue lookahead gating, harmonic saturation, Mid Side routing, dual-band processing, de-essing and network-enabled recall into a single mastering-grade dynamics platform.
Brick Lane MC4 expands the architecture introduced in the Brick Lane 500 by delivering four discrete analogue PWM dynamics engines under full digital control. It preserves the musical behaviour, harmonic interaction and non-linear dynamics response of classic analogue compressors while introducing routing flexibility, multi-stage dynamics architectures and precision recall expected in modern hybrid studios. The unit supports mono, stereo, Mid Side, dual-band and series configurations without requiring external patching.
Modal PWM Dynamics Architecture
Brick Lane MC4 applies proprietary Modal PWM gain control to reshape compression envelopes, detector behaviour, saturation topology and time constants at circuit level rather than through conventional ratio based control. This design allows the compressor to operate across fundamentally different behaviours while retaining extremely low distortion, ultra-fast response and programme dependent harmonic behaviour.
Features:
- Four fully analogue PWM dynamics channels
- Modal compression architecture with six analogue compression behaviours
- Analogue lookahead compression and gating
- Dual-band analogue compression mode
- Series multi-stage dynamics routing
- Mid Side analogue matrix
- Dedicated De-Esser mode
- Stress harmonic saturation engine
- ENIGMA deep compression control
- Four external sidechain inputs
- Internal sidechain routing between channels
- Balanced TRS insert points on all channels
- USB and Ethernet remote control and recall
- Colour TFT display with LED encoder feedback
- Fully analogue signal path with digital parameter control