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Compressors / Limiters
We're the experts on compressors / limiters. No one in the industry knows more about compressors / limiters than we do. When you call Sweetwater, you talk to a Sales Engineer that's well-versed in all aspects of pro audio - from means of getting gear to the gig safely to getting it all set up and working - and we're here to help you every step of the way. From before-the-sale questions to service and support after the sale, Sweetwater is there with you every step of the way. Call Sweetwater first - no one knows compressors / limiters like we do!
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Stereo / Dual Mono Class A VCA-Based Compressor / Limiter
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Mackie Quad Comp Mackie Quad Comp
4-channel Digital Compressor/Limiter with Gate/Expander, and Snapshot Preset Recall Mackie's 24-bit rackmountable Quad Comp/Gate is a high-quality, user-friendly compressor/limiter with an analog-style front-panel interface designed for use in a live music situation. Wisely built with the ability to store and instantly recall up to 99 user-defined presets, the Quad Comp/Gate makes recalling settings incredibly...
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dbx 162SL dbx 162SL
Dual-chan Comp /Limiter The same familiar striking front panel, machined from 1/4" aircraft aluminum, handcrafted solid aluminum knobs, LEDs mounted individually in machined stainless steel housings, custom VU meters with peak indicators, and heavy gauge chassis mark the 162SL as a leader for decades to come. The 162SL combines the best features of all...
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Solid State Logic XLogic G Series Compressor Solid State Logic XLogic G Series Compressor
2-channel Twin VCA Compressor Stereo Bus Compressor with Auto Fade and Remote Connector Before SSL's XLogic G Series Compressor came along, the only way to have access to the G Series mix-bus compressor used on countless hit records was via the center section of an SSL 4000 G Series console. The G Series Compressor works its magic in power-behind-the-throne  fashion, making mixes louder without drawing...
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Aphex 240 Dual Logic Gated Compressor Aphex 240 Dual Logic Gated Compressor
1U Stereo Logic-assisted Gate with Easyrider Compressor The Aphex Model 240 combines elements of Aphex's famous Logic-Assisted gate (as found on the Aphex Models 230 and 622) and the Easyrider automatic compressor models. Aphex Model 240 Dual Logic Gated Compressor at a Glance: Incredibly stable gate operation Logic-assisted Gate and Easyrider work in tandem Drive, Speed, and...
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Aphex 661 Tube Expressor Aphex 661 Tube Expressor
1-channel Tube Compressor/Limiter The Model 661 is a totally new type of compressor incorporating vacuum tube technology with the latest innovations in audio compression. Along with using state-of-the-art technology, Aphex has utilized three of their patented circuits; Tubessence; Easyrider; and High Frequency Expander in one single-channel unit making your...
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Aphex 720 Aphex 720
Stereo Multiband Peak Limiter with Zero Overshoot The Model 720 Dominator II from Aphex is a stereo multi-band peak limiter with zero overshoot. Perfect where brickwall limitation of signal strength is an issue, the Dominator allows you to work confidently, creatively and freely. The Dominator can also be used to increase gain without compromising audio quality. The standard...
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dbx 160SL dbx 160SL
Classic Dual-Channel Compressor with V8 VCA Modules The 160SL emulates the performance of the classic dbx 160 and 165A compressors, but adds the voicings of the newer-type dbx compressors, offering everything you need to perfectly process a variety of signals to your taste. Features include ultra high-drive transformer-coupled outputs, dbx Type IV conversion, and a system digital...
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Tube-Tech CL 2A Tube-Tech CL 2A
2-Channel Opto-Cell Compressor with tube Amplifier, 2U Featuring a unique, low distortion gain-reduction element, a tube push-pull amp, and the ability to connect multiple compressors via two busses, among other functions, the CL 2A tube compressor gives you that "big time" sound you're looking for. It's THE compressor for professional applications and for recording engineers and musicians who demand rich, warm, musical compression.
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Drawmer DL251 Drawmer DL251
2-channel Spectral Compressor with Auto and Manual Operation The problem with full-band compression is that it tends to remove high frequencies from any material with a wide bandwidth. This is because signals usually have less energy at high frequencies, and when highs are attenuated together with the lows, they suffer. The DL251 Spectral Compressor incorporates Drawmer's variable Dynamic...
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Tube-Tech LCA 2B Tube-Tech LCA 2B
Two-Channel All-Tube Compressor / Limiter The TUBE-TECH LCA 2B is a two-channel unit with an independent compressor and limiter per channel. The unit is all tube based (except for the power supply and side chain circuit). The VCA (1 dual triode) is placed between the input transformer and the output stage (2 dual triodes). The audio signal is picked up after the VCA...
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Focusrite Red 3 Focusrite Red 3
Stereo / Dual Mono Class A VCA-Based Compressor / Limiter There are few products that get the sort of high praise bestowed upon Focusrite's Red Series. The Red 3 is a unique two-channel Compressor and Limiter which offers both dual independent mono operation and true stereo operation from a single set of controls. The channel inputs and outputs feature top-grade transformers that...
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Langevin Stereo Electro-Optical Limiter Langevin Stereo Electro-Optical Limiter
Stereo All-Discrete Class A Electro-Optical Limiter Langevin's ELOP Limiter makes your job easy. The principle of operation is based around using a rectified sample of the audio to shine an LED (Light Emitting Diode) onto an LDR (Light Dependent Resistor). The photo-resistor in combination with a fixed resistor simply act as a changing voltage divider to attenuate the signal--...
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Summit Audio DCL-200 Summit Audio DCL-200
2-Channel Vacuum Tube/Solid State Compressor / Limiter Tube vs. solid-state technology. It's a debate as old as transistors. Now you can have the best of both worlds with the DCL-200 Compressor/Limiter from a leader in high-end gear, Summit Audio. Based on a proprietary hybrid design, the DCL-200 two-channel compressor-limiter combines the most desirable sonic characteristics of...
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Summit Audio TLA-100A Summit Audio TLA-100A
Single-Channel Vacuum Tube Compressor / Limiter The Summit Audio Tube Leveling Amplifier is a technological hybrid of vacuum tube and solid-state devices. The harmonious blend of old and new technologies produces the incredibly warm and smooth sound of vacuum tubes in a compression device that does not have the inherent disadvantages of older designs.
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TC Electronic P2 Level Pilot TC Electronic P2 Level Pilot
Audio Level Processor for Video and Post with Limiter, 5-band Optimizer, and Stereo Enhancer The P2 Level Pilot is TC Electronic's "Set & Forget" level pilot and Limiter for the post production and broadcast industry. The P2 Level Pilot comes factory loaded with a host of international standard presets. Featuring 5 bands of compression, a stereo width enhancer, an AGC with adaptive time constants, Detail Expansion (DXP)...
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ART TCS ART TCS
Dual-Channel Optical/VCA-Based Compression System The dual-channel TCS compression system features two types of compression per channel utilizing ART's Dual Topology technology. On one hand you can choose from optical compression, like that in ART's Pro VLA, for smooth transparent compression. On the other hand you might want to use a VCA-based compression scheme for hard...
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Waves MaxxBCL Waves MaxxBCL
Psychoacoustic Bass Enhancement Unit with Renaissance Compressor, MaxxBass, and L2 Any audio engineer trying to extract bass from real-world components must eventually face the laws of physics: Small boxes and speaker cones can't move enough air to produce room-shaking low end. Waves MaxxBCL has a new solution to this problem. Waves' patented MaxxBass algorithm adds stunning bass sound by extending the...
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Peavey CEL-2a Compressor/Expander/Limiter Peavey CEL-2a Compressor/Expander/Limiter
2-channel Compressor/Limiter with Stereo or Dual Mono Operation Designed by Peavey for use in any live or recording situation, the CEL-2a can be used as two independent compressors or as a single synched stereo compressor with RMS summing. Each channel has a switchable low-cut filter to eliminate rumble as well as a switchable de-esser to smooth over sibilance problems. A front-panel switch...
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Peavey VSX 48 Peavey VSX 48
Speaker Management System with 4 Inputs and 8 Outputs, and Digital Signal Processing Look behind the scenes at major concert tours, venues such as the Sydney Opera House and the Hollywood Palace, and most major theme parks, and you'll find Peavey sound reinforcement gear such as the VSX 26 speaker management system. Usually the province of high-end sound companies, Peavey makes their speaker management systems...
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Solid State Logic X-Rack with 8 Dynamics Modules Solid State Logic X-Rack with 8 Dynamics Modules
SSL XRack Loaded with 8 Dynamics Modules Have you dreamed about mixing your DAW tracks with an SSL console, but couldn't quite swing the million bucks? If so, read on! The XRack 4 Input Module takes four line-level mono signals, each with their own solo, volume, and pan controls, which can be routed to the XRack's master or record bus. Each input also has its own...
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