The 5045: The World’s Most Natural Feedback Reduction
If you’ve been to see Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Beyoncé, blink-182, Justin Timberlake, Depeche Mode, Nine Inch Nails, Jay-Z, Burna Boy, Phoenix, Madonna, Justin Bieber, Rod Stewart, Madison Beer, Ray Lamontagne, Linkin Park, Katy Perry, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Maroon 5, Halsey, John Legend, Maren Morris, Post Malone, or literally hundreds of other top touring artists at some point over the past decade – you’ve heard the 5045 in action.
This demo was filmed & recorded at Belmont University's Fisher Center for the Performing Arts in Nashville, with a real singer and real feedback. Thanks to Belmont for letting us use your beautiful space, and to Belmont student Isabella Sbarra-Michelland for singing (and for being a great sport as we let your mic howl before turning on the 5045).
So, what is the 5045?
The 5045 Primary Source Enhancer effectively allows for up to 20dB of additional microphone gain before feedback in a live sound environment, without negatively impacting the sonic integrity of the source.
With controls that are very simply laid out and generally require minimal adjustment, the 5045 (and the 545, its 500 Series sibling) is an invaluable tool for churches, stadiums, performance halls, or any venue where feedback is problematic.
100% Analog Design
The 5045 shares some traits with conventional “noise gates”, but operates on a different principle. One common aspect is that both reduce the gain during the absence of signal – or more specifically, both begin to attenuate when the level of a signal falls below a certain user-defined threshold. The 5045 senses when someone is speaking or singing into the mic and allows the signal to pass through, and senses when the person has stopped talking or singing and reduces the gain appropriately, thus reducing the system’s tendency to feed back.
Importantly, the 5045 does not utilize filtering or digital processing to achieve its significant benefits. Built around Rupert Neve Designs’ custom input and output transformers, its all-analog circuitry provides superb control and sonic performance without compromising the integrity of the source material. This makes the 5045 the most intuitive, natural-sounding and effective method of feedback reduction available on the market.
“I won’t do a show without them.”
BEYONCÉ
Simple, Intuitive Controls
With a minimal control set, the 5045’s ease of use makes it ideal even for circumstances where a full-time or experienced engineer is not readily available, and allows for rapid on-the-fly adjustments during performances.
The 5045 is an absolutely indispensable addition to any setup where feedback or reverberation are problematic, and is used every night on the biggest stages all across the world.
“Without the 5045, I wouldn’t be able to do my job.”
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, MADONNA, SHINEDOWN
