Compressors & Limiters

DYNAMIC RANGE: > 120DB

FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 18HZ – 22KHZ

THD + NOISE, 20HZ – 20KHZ, +20DBU INPUT: < .05%

Classic tube compressor/leveling amplifier modeled after the iconic Teletronix LA-2A*

Completely discrete signal path

Premium selection 12AX7, 12BH7 and EL84 tubes

the violet eq

hf compressor

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Classic FET-style compressor modeled after iconic 1176LN*, D and E Revisions

Completely discrete signal path

Class-A line-level output amplifier

High quality components and transformers from US production

Large & high quality controls for input and output

revolutionary tube simulation

options abound

sound value

Main Features -

Stereo compressor in 1/3 rack size.

Accurate & repeatable 5-parameter

The Variable Mu Limiter Compressor is the GLUE that holds the mix together while crystallizing it into a professional, final product. All-tube, all transformer, an all-American legend. High Pass Side Chain mod now comes standard.

76- (Seventeen) and 2A-style compression in a single 2RU chassis

A/B, B/A, and Independent signal routing switchable on faceplate

CineMag 2A input transformer

– Fully discrete design

– Through hole components

– Polyester capacitors

Reference-Class 4-Channel Expander/Gate/Compressor/Peak Limiter with Dynamic Enhancer.

Switchable IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) program-adaptive compression circuitry combines the advantages of hard-knee and soft-knee characteristics. IRC (Interactive Ratio Control) expander/gate circuitry for virtually inaudible noise suppression.

Attack time: 20us - 800us

Release time: 50ms - 1100ms

Compression ratio : 4:1; 8:1; 12:1; 20:1

Program-adaptive expander/gates

Great sounding dynamics control for any type of program material

Stereo or dual-mono operation

Mastering Compressor featuring tube architecture.

Based on Rupert Neve's Class A technology with transformer-coupled signal paths

Liven up mono or stereo tracks, stems and mixes with a host of new possibilities

Brings low end and energy with new Super Silk circuitry

- Huge +27.5 dBu headroom

- CH 1 IN and CH 2 IN buttons for global bypass

- Settable Operating Level - 0 dB (nominal), +10 dB, -5 dB

Superb optical, all tube-based compressor. Ideal for single-track vocals.

The ultimate opto upgrade.

Dual Channel or Linked Stereo Operation

1/4-Inch TRS Side Chain Inserts

1/4-Inch TRS And XLR Balanced Inputs

Continuously variable detented Gain, Threshold, Attack, Ratio and Release controls

10 segment LED meters show Gain Reduction and selectable Input or Output Level

Over Threshold LED

Patented THRUST® circuit

Variable Threshold, Ratio, and Make-up gain controls

Classic analog VU meters

4 bands of equalization modeled after the classic APSI model 562 EQ

Each band offers continuously variable control of frequency and gain, using separate knobs

12 dB of boost/cut per band

Continuously variable detented input level trim

Polarity button

20dB Input Pad

- Classic Design, Evolved

- Two compressor sections with limitless possibilities in dynamics for either dual mono or stereo sources

- Extremely versatile, transparent and musical limiter.

what is silk?

API 2520 Op Amps

Expanded variable threshold between -20dBu to +20dBu

Selectable ratio, attack, and release times