PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
COMPACTOR
stereo / dual mono Zener compressor/ limiter
2U version
of our pro-audio devices
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COMPACTOR
Gem Audio Labs COMPACTOR
It is a two-channel, class-A compressor/limiter. Gain reduction is handled by a discrete VCA design based on Zener diodes and bipolar transistors. The Compactor outfits your studio with extremely high-quality, pure analog compression and limiting. Its name says it all. Sporting fewer options and controls than Gem Audio Labs Preceptor models, the Compactor gives you a straight shot of real-deal dynamics processing: compression is fixed ratio at 2:1, and limiting is modeled on the holy grail Fairchild 660. Compactor’s rugged 2U aluminum and steel chassis and stepped attenuators make it a perfect choice for both studio and live applications. Strap it across the 2 Buss or use it for Parallel Compression to will find plenty of application to use the Compactor on!
Inputs: Electronically balanced XLR
Outputs: Electronically balanced XLR
Bypass: hard relay bypass
Input impedance: 48KΩ
Output impedance: 50Ω
Frequency response: 20-22.000Hz
Maximum input level : + 21 dBu @ sensitivity +4 dBu
Maximum output level: +23 dBu
S/N ratio (A-weighted) : better than 85dBu
Meter: 0 to -20dB gain reduction
Signal path: Class-A, discrete
VCA: bipolar transistors biased by Zener diodes
Dynamic modes: limiter, compressor
Action modes: hard, soft
Attack: 0,5ms, 1ms, 2ms, 3ms, 5ms, 8ms , 12ms , 30ms
Release: 50ms, 70ms, 100ms, 150ms, 250ms, 500ms,
1sec, 2sec
Sidechain filtering : OFF, 80 Hz, 200 Hz, 320 Hz
PSU: internal
Fuses type: 230V : 500mA (slo-blo; 5x20mm) /115V :1A
(slo-blo; 5x20mm)
Power consumption: 60W
Dimensions (WxHxD) : 483x88mm (2U) x 245mm
Weight: 4,8kg
Subject to change without notice.
TECHNICAL DATA
FEATURES
* Hand-made and precisely calibrated
* Mastering-quality
* Gold contact stepped attenuators and toggle switches for repeatability of your settings
* Custom torroidal transformer
* Hard relay bypass
* Independent power supply for each channel
* Sidechain HPF
* It can be really aggressive!
