They FINALLY DID IT!!! New Rupert Neve Designs MBT (Master Bus Transformer)

IN DEPTH MIX TUTORIALS, Music Business advice, Live Q&A, Awesome Merch
Join my Patreon here! / coltcapperrune
Instagram / coltcapperrune
My Photography / coltcapperrunephotos
Vero vero.co/coltcap...
Website coltcapperrune.com
My Tech KZbin Channel / @coltcapperrunetech
Purchase All Music Gear HERE: imp.i114863.net...
Gear In This Video
Rupert Neve Designs sweetwater.sjv...
Music I’ve Worked On / from-the-studio-of-col...
Best Vocal Mic Under $100 imp.i114863.ne...
Best Budget Interface imp.i114863.ne...
Best Budget Studio Monitors imp.i114863.ne...
My Gear:
Studio Desk dangerfox.com/...
$100 off Dangerfox Desks Discount Code: coltcapp
Ultra Wide Monitor amzn.to/3DaYR2G
Monitor Arm amzn.to/3cV7mo8
Microphones
Lauten Audio Atlantis sweetwater.sjv...
Lauten Audio Eden sweetwater.sjv...
Manley Reference Cardioid sweetwater.sjv...
Lewitt LCT 1040 sweetwater.sjv...
Neumann TLM67 sweetwater.sjv...
Neumann KM184 sweetwater.sjv...
Warm Audio CX12 sweetwater.sjv...
Byerdynamic M201 sweetwater.sjv...
Shure Beta 57 sweetwater.sjv...
Shure SM57 sweetwater.sjv...
Shure SM7b Modded (send message) / trace_audio_official
Shure SM7b Standard sweetwater.sjv...
Shure MV7 sweetwater.sjv...
Lauten Audio LA-120 SDC Pair sweetwater.sjv...
Lauten Audio LA-220 LDC sweetwater.sjv...
Lauten Audio LS-208 sweetwater.sjv...
Royer R-121 sweetwater.sjv...
Sennheiser MKH 416 Shotgun sweetwater.sjv...
Sennheiser MKE 400 sweetwater.sjv...
DJI Lav Mic sweetwater.sjv...
Mohave sweetwater.sjv...
Rode Video Mic Go II sweetwater.sjv...
Phone Mic trashtalkaudio...
Rack Gear
Rupert Neve Newton Strip sweetwater.sjv...
Distressor sweetwater.sjv...
Audioscape V-Comp www.audio-scap...
Audioscape Spring Verb www.audio-scap...
AudioScape 260 VU www.audio-scap...
UA 1176 imp.i114863.ne...
SPL BiG imp.i114863.ne...
Pope BAX 2020 EQ www.popeaudio....
Interface imp.i114863.ne...
Drum Bus / Vocal Comp imp.i114863.net...
Radial EXTC imp.i114863.ne...
Mix Buss Comp imp.i114863.ne...
CAPI Mic Pre www.capi-gear....
Coil Audio Mic Pre coilaudio.com
Power Conditioner imp.i114863.ne...
Interface imp.i114863.ne...
Monitor Controller imp.i114863.ne...
Patch Bay imp.i114863.ne...
Monitors / Headphones
Favorite Monitors imp.i114863.ne...
Second Monitors imp.i114863.ne...
Make any Speaker SOUND BETTER imp.i114863.ne...
Favorite Speaker Stands imp.i114863.ne...
Budget Speaker Stands imp.i114863.ne...
Best Mixing Headphones imp.i114863.ne...
Tracking Headphones 1 imp.i114863.ne...
Tracking Headphones 2 imp.i114863.ne...
Bose Bluetooth imp.i114863.ne...
Plug-ins
Fabfilter imp.i114863.ne...
Noire Piano imp.i114863.ne...
Komplete 14 imp.i114863.ne...
KIT (Neve) Channel imp.i114863.ne...
Melodyne imp.i114863.ne...
Waves Tune imp.i114863.ne...
Slate Trigger imp.i114863.ne...
Waves Element Synth imp.i114863.ne...
Instruments / Amps
Handwired Fender Deluxe Reverb sweetwater.sjv...
GTR Load Box / IR sweetwater.sjv...
Favorite Synth imp.i114863.ne...
Acoustic Guitar imp.i114863.ne...
Resonator Guitar imp.i114863.ne...
Maschine imp.i114863.ne...
Keyboard imp.i114863.ne...
GTR Amp imp.i114863.ne...
Iconic Guitars iconicguitars....
Lauren Audio www.lauren.audio/
Camera Gear
Main Camera bhpho.to/3P0Iyt1
Main Lens bhpho.to/3ZqcHHi
Vlogging Lens bhpho.to/3ykQG1F
B Roll Lens 1 bhpho.to/3l61Qj3
B Roll Lens 2 bhpho.to/3sj70Mh
Telephoto Lens bhpho.to/3CCYLQD

[@nnamdivictore]

I really didn’t expect that much of a difference but this took the cake. Looks like it expanded the stereo field and made the bass much more punchier. Kudos to Rupert neve.

[@SimonChampagne]

Not cheap but it sounds like a million bucks. Very well laid out presentation Colt, thorough yet direct to the point.

[@ajcohen2621]

We need more signature capis!!!!!!!

[@louderthangod]

Absolutely. A full channel strip version would be a cool next step or maybe a tracking package with with sets from 4 to 16 would be great.

[@user-jc1bb8tr8v]

Are you going to make more?

[@erikhausler6858]

Same as Ryan, I usually get the results I want in the box. This is the first time in decades the desire to access a piece of hardware takes me over. The natural order of the units alone is so cleverly conceived :-)

[@liorsilverstein9802]

the best results can come easily with hardware, ITB is always thriving, there are few pieces now that can do the job, but in analog is very easy to get the warm sound.

[@Chris-sv8ty]

wow that mono switch was insane

[@familymandex]

Fusion has Mid/Side and HF COMP. You can also add a pair of 542s to the Mid/Side and have your silk independently. They said the Comp is Opto? One thing I don’t like about the Fusion is the Vintage drive but all and all I think for a colour box this could’ve been 3 grand easy. When the honeymoon fizzles out you’ll realise the only thing really worth it there is the Super Silk section. 🤷‍♂️ A Master Bus Parametric EQ (MBPE) would be more exciting!

[@bonafontciel]

I totally agree MBPEQ would have been a great complement for my MBP.

[@onethousandtwonortheast8848]

@@bonafontcielget two used 5033 and you will be in heaven.

[@thaexception3406]

@@onethousandtwonortheast8848I literally just bought two last month and exactly what I needed!

[@Mike-vr7mb]

So true! I agree!

[@siriusfun]

Fusion is not in the same league. The EQ is not useable for mastering, tranny is meh, built in China. Used market is flooded with them, too, so... This is a boutique piece. Built by hand with top notch high end components. That costs $.

[@frequincyrecording4286]

I have always patched one output on my 5059 satellite summing mixer into the last 2 channels and routed those into the other output to get the red and blue silk combination. This box will be fantastic after the 5059 summing mixer, opening up the 2 channels 🤘🤘🤘

[@ernestbuckley8671]

I guess RND is aiming at the SSL Fusion market with this box? But at 2x the price, not sure it`ll make the same splash. As an owner of their MBP, there are several modules here which are a bit redundant: the Comp, Width, and Silk. I would have preferred a 4 band EQ with parametric low mids and high mids, as well as lo and hi pass filters in the same price range. That would have been a better combo with the MBP in my opinion.

[@onethousandtwonortheast8848]

RND made an absolute killer EQ that hardly anyone bought so they stopped making it. The 5-band 5033. I have two. The inly thing that sucks about it is no detents. For the price, you laser point EQ ability, if you want, without a lack of musicality. Years ago it was discovered that 90 percent the magic sound of Neve’s designs was in the type of iron core in the transformers. Some guy took an original St. Ives or Carnhill transformer from an original Neve 1064 or 1073 and counted the windings, etc. the point is, its the core of the transformers that matters most. RND knows the secret recipe.

[@christopherventer6391]

What you're describing is very similar to the Portico II Channel

[@ernestbuckley8671]

Yes, I remember. I think something along those lines but a 2 rack stereo unit, 4 band EQ, hi & lo pass filters indents on every knob, same color scheme as the MBP. (What I do like about the MBT is the ability to combine the blue & red silk modes).​@@onethousandtwonortheast8848

[@onethousandtwonortheast8848]

@@christopherventer6391 I have several portico II channels. Great pieces!!!

[@christopherventer6391]

@@onethousandtwonortheast8848 Same! I use a pair of them. The features are super handy for a lot of uses. I especially like it for vocals because of the de-esser, smooth sound, and on-board parallel compression. They're also quite good on synths or guitars. I do wish you could be a little more precise with the EQ (+/-15 is kind of a wide range for me, personally) and that the pots for those were not center detented, but it's a small criticism. Great units.

[@charlesrocks]

Definitely a great mixbus tool. Would be a great addition to any hybrid setup!

[@hailey0675]

Colt, you said it, and it is the reason I am getting the MBT delivered tomorrow, my mix bus was getting way crowded and I realized the results were not anywhere close to what I wanted.

[@wayneebersole2054]

Love this box! This has to be the best thing they've produced so far. That widener is crazy good! I want this!!

[@TheEaglesRage]

Wow that sounds fantastic and I really dig the stereo widener. Super clean, colored sound. I might have to consider picking one of these up after I upgrade my monitors. Thanks for showcasing this piece of equipment Colt, that was awesome!

[@louderthangod]

The added zener is a cool feature to me. I have the RND MBC and this has a lot of overlap with this plus I use a Dangerous 2 Bus+ and Bax Eq plus an Overstayer MAS for my analog bus processing so I don’t think I’ll be adding this but the demo’s I’ve heard sound great. Using this on the drum bus is an exciting prospect but then I’d likely want 5-6 of them and that’s way over my budget. Obviously it’ll get compared to the SSL Fusion which has some different features for less but let’s be real, $1000 doesn’t really mean that much to us if we like the sound of something better, not saying this is better, I’ve never played with the Fusion but I don’t think will do much more than slow people down a bit.

[@SoMyungJung]

this unit sounds so good that feels like cheating. just INSANE.

[@Tpoint19]

I agree ! Sounds sooo great event on a youtube vidéo ! So imagine in a studio :o But Please 4K $ !?! There is 2K$ just for the RUPERT NEVE DESIGN logo/brand :p ^_^

[@ernestbuckley8671]

@@Tpoint19 yes, you’re paying a little extra for the name but the transformers, indents, and the overall build quality adds to the price. I think $2,999 would have made this incredibly attractive.

[@CHILE_TZ]

It is 2000 for material ,production, hands, but 2000 is whole life listening, comparing, investigating, so you make name on sound that is proven and never been put in question. I would like it to have for less, but as I mention. I would agree that 3000 would be on point in mine view,but...@@Tpoint19

[@bce3210]

This is amazing. Food for thought: For the same price, one could do Elysia Nvelope/SSL G bus/SPL BIG/ RND 542’s and probably have a pseudo better result with more options in each “section” which is what i do, but this looks equally amazing.

[@shanzyan]

without the 500 series chassis/power supply the cost of that combo is well over the cost of this MBT.. it's probably the more versatile package, but this is a one-stop shop for a lot of people wanting an analog passthrough for their ITB mixes

[@bce3210]

@@shanzyan that’s a great point. In my mind, when i purchased, neve was including the R10 with purchase of a set of 542’s. That deal may be over. I would very happy with the mbt.

[@bce3210]

@hazeentertainmenthiphop of course

[@bce3210]

@@AlexandNeville I havent had any issues in stereo, myself. Interesting.

[@scrapethebottom]

bro i'm soooo buying this! also, great to see how a pro makes the sound change in real time

[@ryanshreevedrums]

Im a very in the box mixer and have been mixing for years. This is the first piece of hardware that has peaked my interest. The SSL bus + is cool but never made so much of a difference that i wanted to drop that much money on it. This Neve MBT is massive!

[@PereRevert]

ummm this is a different beast and double the price than the excellent BUS+... don't know if the new MBT is on par quality-wise though?

[@ryanshreevedrums]

@@PereRevert that was kinda my point. Bus + is solid. Same with the fusion. Its 3/4 of the price of the MBT and only does eq and comp. Having a width control and 2 saturators built in to the same unit is a win!

[@shinymew2887]

This with the bus + would be a crazy combo

[@dab7963]

Wow I just purchased the masterbus processor Portico II and now they came out with this.

[@SluTubeTV]

Use both

[@michaelgutter2004]

the mbp is much better than this. I just got mine too. its phenomenal

[@onethousandtwonortheast8848]

Dude the MBP is no slouch at all in any department.

[@mattmullin33609]

The thing about that though is that if I didn’t have my MBP and I had an MBT instead, I would desperately want the MBP. I’m not as desperate to have the MBT yet it does sound frickin incredible.

[@onethousandtwonortheast8848]

@@mattmullin33609 I think the Curve Bender does alot of what the MBT does but with all the extra EQ control. Yeah, more money but have you seen the curve bender demos? That thing is instant perfection at any setting. Its insane. So a CB with your MBP and you’ve got instant HSOAP. (Hot sex on a platter.).

[@diyrecordingstudio]

Man what a difference. RND are making some really cool stuff lately. Wish I could afford it 😅 Oh and it has a zener diode drive that’s crazy.

[@jltbk5420]

MBT jumped forward in the mix when engaged. I gotta stop watching your videos before I go bankrupt 😅

[@Jake_Sachs]

I think the downside is the compressor threshold knob. It should have values *below* 0dB, not just values above it. Both demo vids I've seen keep it at 0dB for everything

[@JiihaaS]

The width control is probably just a very basic mid side processor that only affects the side channel. The hpf obviously filters out some of its lows while the width knob just adjusts its volume. This is why there's no change when collapsed to mono, since the mono sum is practically the mid channel, which remains unaffected.

[@jacy123]

When collapsing to mono we’re not omitting the side materials, we are “folding in” or combining the sides. Hence the intrigue that the frequency balance remains when collapsed to mono. It’s not quite as basic as you suggest, selective frequency phase modulations between LS and RS play apart which is why the switch to mono is transparent.

[@JiihaaS]

@@jacy123 I'm comparing the typical way to collapse to mono, which is (L+R)/2, and the mid channel in mid-side, which is simply L+R. The only difference is volume (the division by 2). Whatever you do to the side channel won't affect the mid channel (which again is basically the same signal as the 'monoed' one), hence it's no surprise a processor that only affects the side channel has no effect on how it sounds when collapsed to mono.

[@JiihaaS]

@@jacy123 you can see for yourself. Take an EQ that does MS. Listen in mono (summed L+R). EQ the side channel only. No difference whatsoever. Only when you listen in stereo, the side channel will be present, and you'll hear the EQ.

[@galgogergo]

It would be interesting to compare this with the SSL Fusion! (seems they released it for the same purpose) Nice video btw, 20 minutes flew by! :)

[@AndrewCCM]

Especially since it costs almost double.

[@galgogergo]

@@AndrewCCM oh, I didn't even learn that until now. Seems like it's decided for me then! :)

[@JoshTolbertUrbana]

Was just coming here to comment this!

[@wyrlismike]

I've got the fusion and am about to use the mbt for the first time tonight after work, I'll chime in with some comparisons later

[@wyrlismike]

so ive got the fusion and the mbt and the mbt is completely next level. it is one of the most impressive units ive ever heard and will elevate your mix in a way you didnt know was possible. the fusion is meh...end of story, sorta kidding but yeah the mbt is far superior in tone and features

[@PaulEubanks]

Sounds like the width control isn't doing anything with frequency, it's likely just a simple mid/side sample delay using the HPF setting as the crossover.

[@INeedsMoneys]

Yeah sounds like it

[@machineagevoodoo2106]

It is the crossover

[@JiihaaS]

What I'm hearing is just a simple hpf and volume on the side channel (the width knob controlling the volume). That's why there's no change when collapsed to mono.

[@adambencen321]

@ Colt: at 13:48 when you bypass the MBT after you quickly dial the drum-bus: like, WOW! That thing does stuff. Great demo! Thanks for showing us why we need to spend another $3.5-4K on a siq analog 2ch box. Srsly tho, I *want* that. ...'a few minutes later'..... I had to edit this message to incude: Even over the YT Creator Uplode>publish algorithm/codec/UX/whatevercomputerzstuff - your demo of this box really shows the circuit design magic of this unit! Please shoot out this unit vs. the SSL Bus+ !!!

[@dannywizz]

Colt always has the best music and sound. Other guys have these big consoles and fancy expensive equipment with an average sound output. "It's not what you own, it's how you use it"...probably raw talent in the end.😊

[@ColtCapperrune]

Really appreciate that!

[@michael_maurus]

Amazing beast! I got it now and it sounds brilliant. Thanks for your work and top videos!

[@fausto_colella]

Colt i suspect tweaking with input and output in not the same as having a real mix control, cause if the signal from input to output is processed in serie and not in parallel you have: in > eq > comp > width > silk > out. , and if you change input you alter how react the following modules in the chain. The mix control instead acts in parallel between the processed and untouched signal, i think for that price a REAL mix knob control should have been there. Totaly agree with you about a missing "mid band" eq ...think what would have been to have that to enhance a vocal track applying both silk modes! m2c. great demo 👍😎

[@larswillsen]

Amazing, just like being there myself - thanks again Colt - U rulez! :D

[@CMC21Productions]

Ok... this thing is really, really good. Might have to purchase here soon. Thanks for the amazing review!!

[@SaySomethingWorthHearing]

Question for Colt if you're listening: How would you use it chronologically in a mix? Would you leave it in bypass mode until your mix is where you want it and then engage it to do some sweetening or would you use it differently? Thanks.

[@deadgrafixcom]

For me, this was even more of a 'Wow-effect' than SSL Fusion was when I first heard it. Man...Can you ever get a bad sound out of that thing...?! I guess it has a price tag to match... On another note, I'd like to be in a bar that's playing that song! :D

[@cmwallace1225]

Can you explain how the SuperSilk section is working...the Blue and Red pots control the amount "pre-emphasis" (?), and the Harmonics pot is a mix/blend knob? They're also labeled Min and not "zero", so are they always in but just low when in engaged?

[@pierre-andregueguelarpin1473]

Cooooool video, thanks a lot. Now in 2023 we can work with much better P.A. than 25 years ago, like L-Acoustic, d&B, Meyer sound labs and other ones we are more able to analyse and configure our P.A. .I don't understand why we still use graphic eq to try to have the best sound. My dream as F.O.H. local soundman would be to use a parametric eq like the spl peq to eq the system depending of the place we have to play plus 2 Rupert Neve MBT on output of my desk,but as I'm a dreamer I don't know if I will hear that one day before the age of 85 or even 90 (actualy 63y.o )MANY THANKS TO THE FIRST ONE WHO TRY THAT AND SEND ME WHAT IS FOR HIM THE RESULT. SEND YOU MY BEST FROM SWITZERLAND MOUNTAINS. 🌲☃️🇨🇭😚

[@revp01]

Wow. An amazingly magic piece of gear. Only if I could afford this.

[@leftofcenter4]

Now I am trying to decide if I still need to get two newtons or get this and a dual 1073 pre without eq. This thing checks many boxes for me cause I can track, mix, master buss process and stem buss process and not to mention the super silk functionality, the creative juice this thing offers is incredible… I already have SSLxrack stereo eq, stereo compressor and the SSL buss compressor hardware modules. Wow! 😛I will be saving for one of these . After I get a dual BAE 1073 preamp, then a Tegeler pultec eq unit then the MBT

[@dougleydorite]

Hopefully next they release more of a mixbus friendly 542 but I already have a million transformer circuits all over the place so idk how they will navigate the silk

[@sheepmatt1812]

I literally just bought the master bus compressor and I’m taking it back. Really not impressed by it. It did not beat out my 500 series SSLG bus compressor. The SSL was better sounding, and wider, it did not have the separation that the Neve had because of the transformers, but it had better glue and better vibe. I’m going to buy the master bus transformer for sure.

[@wyrlismike]

Yeah, I got the SSL g comp and it's the most magical bus compression I've ever heard, it's THAT sound I've heard my whole life, I just got the mbt from neve and I'll probably just use the silk and some other features

[@56mayer]

Solid review, Colt. Trying to get one of these out on a live show with me soon.

[@seanms35]

Now I'm debating on selling the RND MPB and replace it with this. hmmmm Decisions. Decisions. Would reallyyy love to have a Mid EQ band. Colt, I think your next step is to demo a Lavry Savitr AD. The biggest smile on my face when we got that.

[@xyanide1986]

These are going to be very popular, what a unit.

[@spylingual8573]

Silk indeed. Really made the track feel finished. Thx Colt

[@chickberth]

Nice review, glad to see this is not something I need, lol. Wallet saved. Seems to have a lot of the same effect as an SPL Vitalizer. I've already got my favorite pieces that are equivalent to each section but I can see how for someone who is mostly ITB but wants to dip their toes into hardware this would be pretty handy. Lack of MS processing seems a missed opportunity, as well as no attack adjustment on the color comp. Other than that seems to sound pretty good as you'd expect from a Neve box. All in one boxes are rarely truly that but this looks to come as close as any of them.

[@earlludwig3614]

Man, I would also track with this beauty!

[@RealHomeRecording]

$4,000 to master music that will be heard on $40 earbuds. I'm cool with that. 😂

[@PARISONFIRE]

would have loved for you to adjust the output after processing it, we all know that louder is cooler by now.. unit looks promising tho

[@gavmurray7398]

would love to try this out live

[@brandonsavchenko6144]

Would be interesting to hear this next to an SSL fusion to compare....

[@djdanger9812]

No comparison from what im hearing in this demo. I have the fusion and will be selling it for this.

[@GeorgeAmodei21]

Hi Colt _ re visiting your 5 month older Vid on MBT and I'm compairing the real Analog to "KIIVES AUDIO"version on the this + the ""SSL Fusion" for the Big difference in Price! :) Thx you Again, George

[@Danijel.Juraga]

They are really listen to you !!! 😊 Now it's time to ask for super silk independent 500 ..😍😍

[@nikdrown]

The transformers add to the RMS levels. That’s helping it. Peak don’t mean shite. Transformers are everything to making a tracking mix sound finished levels imo.

[@christopherdavis6604]

Low pass filter over mid range eq would be cool too, Great work on the video, been great watching your content over the past few years!

[@brettwayne8103]

impressive sound... reminds me of a scaled down and more commercially viable version of the neve designed Legendary Audio: Masterpiece 2.

[@b.hornetiii.6771]

I thought what is this guy doing making it louder when you put it through Neve and than you said it's 0,5 db quieter when ON. Jesus, this is insane. :) 👍👍 And the width plus silk section is more than superb. I'm thinking is this better to use before mastering on a mix bus or in the last stage after in-box mastering for final color -glue touch, or maybe both a little. On a mix bus a little coloring compressor, width, maybe some silk and than after final mastering (first stage) you push all to hell and back with silk, eq and compression all the way until you jaw drops, haha. It's a great unit. I was just watching Neve MBC for that, but this is way better. Subscribed!

[@ronmoes42]

I am a huge fan of the Neve sound, this unit seem very desireable. There is only one thing I don't understand, they should not change anything. I even colour my bass tracks blue image that. But is is the colour choice of the silk circuit. If you know anything about light you know low freq is red, infra red and uv is violet/blue so that's why I don't understand the blue silk is for bass,, it makes no sense to me.. But man i wished I could play with this gear :P

[@thecolb1398]

Would love to see you do.a review on the Portico II as well.

[@Suburbstudio]

i just need width and silk...these functions are crazy....

[@unclehertz1768]

For the width control section. Think of Mid/Side control... Kinda

[@INeedsMoneys]

Yeah pretty much. I wished for something different.

[@johnisrael5183]

Wow thats the real deal right there...Im getting that....!!!

[@joesalyers]

I love everything about this device EXCEPT the Optical compressor. Optical compression isn't the most ideal for bus processing but I can see it being OK if you combined this with the other Master Bus Processor RND have. But everything else is perfect.

[@glennbucc7107]

The opto is a finishing compressor after you use something like the Rupert Neve Master Bus VCA compressor on the 2 bus with full ratio, attack, feedback/feedforward controls

[@fencore]

I've always found unintuitive the color choice for the silk. As almost everything in audio referring to colors (pink noise which has same energy on every third octave band resulting in more low frequency information) the red silk should affect the low end more and the blue the higher end. I hate that I have to think about it. Personal limitations aside, love this new product and will be great to have a comparison with the SSL Fusion, that I feel are direct competitors. Regards!

[@68Snaps]

I'm pretty sure it's an instant classic, albeit it misses a few things: input level leds (to level match), and GR leds too perhaps. But this is nitpicking. It's a classic for sure.

[@dna598]

I agree but you're not nitpicking at that price.

[@ernestbuckley8671]

Those are legit points. I thought the same. Its a nice unit but somewhat toy-ish. I’ll pass.

[@CrispyAkiyama]

Look like my next 2 bus investment 😂🔥🔥

[@rocketman374]

Colt just a heads up, when level matching, peak level is pretty irrelevant. You're better off doing it by ear, but in a pinch, short term LUFS is a closer indicator. The level difference between the processed and bypassed is pretty drastic, and certainly not close enough to make a fair comparison (although this box does in fact sound gorgeous). I'm willing to bet that yeah, the bypassed may have a higher peak level, but that's only because the processed signal is getting clipped like crazy. Despite the lower peak level, that processed signal is noticeably louder.

[@__3028]

this is a dream box for me, but for now I must live vicariously through you

[@Simeon_Harris]

wow, that super silk is amazing

[@PlottingTheDownfall]

Looks like you're the talk of the town on Gearslutz on the thread talking about the MBT.

[@ColtCapperrune]

All good. I’ve been lurking on that website for well over 15 years, and I’ve only found it useful once or twice. Nothing but haters over there lol.

[@PlottingTheDownfall]

@@ColtCapperrune yep, and that's the gist of how you're being talked about. Too bad so many pros were chased away over the years. 20 years ago you could get some good insight from many of the a-list engineers that actually made the great albums of the day.

[@wyrlismike]

Just got this neve unit and an SSL g comp gotta play with those after work tonight cant wait!!!

[@agork]

Sounds like Def Leppard When engaged

[@SirMixAlotChannel]

I literally just bought one of these because of this video! Congrats on your signature Mic Pre (I'm pissed you sold out though)

[@ColtCapperrune]

Pumped for you to give it a go!

[@S7V7N_SEAS]

Hey Colt, how good is the stereo width section compared to the SPL BIG 500? And which do you prefer?

[@YARDMANMX]

Really great actually i knew about it because of the plugin version NFuse | Bus Processor)

[@chuckaguilar]

Hey man, thanks for the video. Quick question: Would you use this with the SPL Vitalizer you have, or would you use them on different buses? And by the way, it'd be nice if you made a video on your mix bus, I mean, what you mostly use, and so on. You have added a lot of good new stuff in the past months, and I have already lost track. :D Thanks again, really appreciate your videos!

[@GeorgeAmodei21]

Sounds Great Colt! I was thinking the same when "SHELFORD CHANNEL" came out ~5 years ago, that why not let us choose to use both together if need to be? Hard to beleiive thats -.5dB lower on the PK :) George

[@GeorgeAmodei21]

I hear the Difference in the VID but you say you use you Signiture Pre's Infront of the CHAIN on Mis BUS > SERPENT> NEVE's MBT? Let me know is this right & why we use the 500 Series at the beginning of Chain & why? No Fabfilter L2 (2) on this MIX? So where is the Limiting coming from or because this is just the Pre_ Master ! Thx you, George ( Trying to learn ) :) BTW... How is you 'LIVE ROOM"/ "CONTROL ROOM" coming along w/ the Build ?

[@Barnsey87]

Totally want an all in 1 unit. I don't have the budget for multiple.

[@soundstorm9508]

Sounds excellent, Colt. Do you think the MBT should be last in the master chain?

[@3dogrecordingstudio628]

Beautiful!

[@infojunkie4989]

Not strictly true that you’ve NEVER had the option for both Red AND Blue Silk combined before. It has been possible with the 5059 all along. It has two ‘busses’ that you can sum into. Each with own selectable Silk type. Simple to send from one into another and then balance the Red/Blue to taste. Add a pair of MBPs (to take each of the 5059 8>2 summed stereo busses and you can get even more crazy. Then smack the whole lot into a 5060 and/or MBC. Voila. A shitload of silk of every colour you need. Pondering if this unit is therefore redundant for those that have the 5059/5060/MBP/MBC/Shelford ecosystem already. Thanks for the review all the same. Great to see a new RND unit come out.

[@barneyrubble8255]

All this has that the others don't is a touch of eq (which sounds really good). But seems redundant to me, pay this much for width and silk and a compressor again when you already have

[@shanegrush]

Oh boy. 🔥

[@personalwatching9312]

What a gorgeous product. I couldnt justify 7k for tye level i work at but if i was a pro, thiswpuld be amazing

[@pb25193]

I wasn't listening to the talking but i could hear the difference in the music on my phone speaker damn

[@ericlarkins]

Hi/Lo ratio of comp should've been a knob, individual level knobs for both red & blue silk would be better, too.

[@JB-bs7vn]

YES GUY!

[@magick1969]

This gear follows after the Master Buss Processor in the Master Channel.

[@brysava]

It sounds even better if the MBT is right before the MBP.

[@hiltonstroud1399]

This feels, looks and smells like a paid promotion but has not been marked as on which it should be. Really need to tick the paid promotion box on this video as too many are shilling out in the audio youtube arena.

[@ernestbuckley8671]

Exactly, many of these KZbinrs are nothing now but paid endorsers of whatever they are reviewing. They may not get paid directly but they are keeping the gear. Its a shame ppl can’t see that. This channel has clearly become an extension of Sweetwater.

[@A-Zcovers]

I gotta say, I put my headphones in and at about 10 minutes, I realized I couldn't really hear any significant difference. Maybe this video requires monitors, or some speakers in order to hear the difference. Only when you hit the bypass, was there a slight difference in db.

[@ErikAnders]

after the MBT back into a limiter?

[@charliekey2979]

Are you not using the SPL Big and the SPL Vitalizer MK3 in your master buss signal chain anymore?

[@darrylweller6143]

Would you use this to track acoustic guitar? What sections would you use overall?

[@no_damage]

Good walk through!!

[@HalcyonGuitars]

Seems like a pretty cool unit…

[@benjaminmagambo3849]

How do they achieve this kind of magic?

[@ThomasCremier]

Awesome video !!! That really makes me wanna buy that unit instantly… 😱 I really like watching all your content as it has a great quality visually, sonically and all the info are gold ! By the way, can you tell me what rack screws you use ? I see they are pretty tall and not that large, and seems to finger tightened ! Thanks ! Cheers from France !

[@maxmusicGER]

holy moly...thats craazy. but that mix itself is insane lol that low end is some crazy shit. maybe a mix rundown with a deeper dive into that lowend ? :D

[@ColtCapperrune]

Thanks so much! Maybe we will do that at some point

[@68Snaps]

Finally!!!! Red AND Blue silk together!!!! It only took 20 eons to get there... lol (BTW, get two RND 542 tape emulators, place them as inserts in an SSL Fusion, make the insert Mid/Side, and now you can have red silk on the sides and blue in the center. how cool is that?)

[@boutstaxx]

I’m go have to try this at some point got 542’s been on fence bout a fusion or just getting a violet to save some $

[@68Snaps]

@@boutstaxx I had a fusion. It's a very good unit. De-Essing, stereo width, thick saturation, and M/S insert. Buy it second hand (if you find one), and if you don't like it, sell it back at the exact same price ;-)

[@AndrewCCM]

Love my Fusion. Never thought about the 542’s in M/S. I have 2 EQs in there. Maybe I’ll just chain them in. What a great idea!

[@onethousandtwonortheast8848]

I use the 542s a lot. Nothing beats them on steel stringed instruments (piano, acoustic guitar, mandolins, etc .)

[@68Snaps]

@@onethousandtwonortheast8848 I use them as inserts on my main bus on an SSL BiG SiX. I consider them to be part of the console's sound. And they sound GREAT!!!

[@DreamslideProductions]

this is one of the few demos ive seen on youtube where i was left speechless and impressed. now im 2nd guessing gettin that SSL Bus+...but it is half the price. Colt do a review on the BUS+, help a brother out lol

[@ColtCapperrune]

Honestly, I’ve never used it, or the fusion… I wish I had some info to compare the two!

[@DreamslideProductions]

@@ColtCapperrune I'm sure sweetwater could work something out... Maybe have your people call their people lol

[@klownaround5464]

Yes Colt I just got my BUS+ from SWEETWATER like a month ago but haven’t seen a video of you talking about it🤔

[@adsertheblade]

I watched this on my phone. Usually changes are so subtle, that even on studio speakers, you need to listen carefully. Every individual section was clearly audible through my phone speaker, and then when put altogether, it was night and day. Do I need to save up for one of these?

[@anaisvania]

Great Video. I wonder which stereo image you will choose in a song, this one or Spl Big. Are they comparable. ?

[@ColtCapperrune]

For me, they are equal in the widening department. However, the high Pass, low, EQ, and blue silk together are so much more powerful than the Lowe switch on the SPL. Of course, you could buy five or six of the SPL for one of these lol. The SPL will stay in my rig and get saved for individual stems, while this will likely be on my mix bus for nearly everything I do. As for right now anyway.

[@WaterSoundStudio]

Great video! Wondering how the Width on the MBT compares to SPL Big

[@Feerlyss]

God I almost don't care, lol, I love my SPL Big!

[@ColtCapperrune]

To me, they are both equal in the widening department. I will say that the combination of high Pass filter, blue silk, with the low band EQ is significantly more flexible, and better sounding than the low bump switch on the SPL. That said you could buy five or six of the SPL for one of these

[@Feerlyss]

@@ColtCapperrune Yeah I have the Portico II at the big studio and of course it's amazing. I have the SPL at home which is where i do most of my production work anyway. I usually just leave it around 9 o,clock Range, 12 o'clock on the Stage, and about 2-3 (9 o'clock) on the big knob on a mix with bass boost. seems to be the sweet spot for a mix buss

[@natcoziay]

Do you think this replaces the MBP? If you were in the market right now would you buy this MBT or still get the Master Buss Processor for your 2mix?