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At Sweetwater, we've spent countless hours researching compressors / limiters, to make sure we can help you make your compressors / limiters decisions. 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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Dual Compressor/Gate with Balanced Inputs, LED Metering, and Side Chain Insert
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ART Pro-VLA II ART Pro-VLA II
2-channel Leveling Amplifier/Compressor with Optical Compression, Tube Gain Stage, and Mastering-quality Audio Path The ART Pro-VLA II is a tube driven Vactrol-based compressor/leveling amplifier designed for tracking, mixing, mastering, live sound, or broadcast situations. By using an opto-electronic design, (as opposed to a more typical VCA driven level detection circuit) the Pro-VLA II allows more compression to be added to an audio source...
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dbx 266XL dbx 266XL
Dual Compressor/Gate with Balanced Inputs, LED Metering, and Side Chain Insert Most compressor/limiter/gates provide less than musical compression coupled with gating that swallows transients or cuts off decay and reverb tails. Not so with the 166XL! With excellent sonic performance, it delivers classic dbx compression at moderate settings, while the full range extends from slow leveling to aggressive peak...
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dbx 166XL dbx 166XL
Stereo / Dual-Mono Compressor / Limiter with Balanced Analog I/O The dbx 166XL delivers super-fine compression as a price you can afford! It's also incredibly easy to operate! Advanced gate circuitry uses new timing algorithms so release characteristics are smooth and natural - no awkward cut-offs or abrupt closings, even with complex signals. A comprehensive list of features, from stereo or...
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Alesis 3630 Alesis 3630
Stereo / Dual-mono Compressor / Limiter The Alesis 3630 is a great first compressor. place to get started  easy to understand, easy to get a sound out of, plus Alesis gives tips and musically useful settings in the manual. You get two channels of tireless compression for less money than many single-channel compressors. Ideal for recording, mixdown, instrument rigs,...
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Samson S•Com4 Samson S•Com4
4-channel Expander/Gate Compressor/Limiter The S•com Series offers professional dynamics processing and performance at great prices. Extremely flexible, the 4-channel S•com 4 is perfect for all your important audio tasks. Each channel features Expander/Gate and Compressor/Limiter. You can use the channels individually or as a pair of stereo dynamics processors....
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dbx 160A dbx 160A
Single-channel Compressor/Limiter The original dbx 160 series was introduced in the mid-1970s, and these units have remained invaluable to studios and live applications ever since. It's easy to see why the dbx 160A is one of the most popular compressors with our customers. It carries the original's solid construction, foolproof operation, great sound,...
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dbx 1046 dbx 1046
4-Channel Compressor / Limiter Whether it's studio recording or live work, the need for multiple channels of high-quality, easy-to-use compression is growing rapidly. The dbx 1046 gives you four channels of that classic  dbx sound in a single rackspace. The 1046 provides smooth, classic dbx OverEasy or hard-knee compression that's perfectly suited for use...
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PreSonus ACP-88 PreSonus ACP-88
8-channel Compressor/Limiter/Gate ACP88 8-channel Compressor/Limiter/Gate Even if you can afford any gate/compressor/limiter on the market, you owe it to yourself to check out the PreSonus ACP88. It's the right piece of gear at the right price! This 8-channel marvel gives you total dynamics control for multitrack recording and live sound reinforcement. Its...
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Summit Audio TLA-50 Summit Audio TLA-50
1-channel Tube Leveling Amplifier with XLR and 1/4" I/O Summit Audio has been crafting stellar pro audio gear for nearly three decades. From the introduction of their breakthrough TLA-100 Tube Limiter in the mid-1980s to this versatile and value-priced TLA-50 Tube Leveling Amplifier, Summit Audio has proven that they know how to make premium products for the long haul. Another in the...
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BBE MaxCom BBE MaxCom
Compressor/Limiter/Gate with Built-In BBE Sonic Maximizer BBE has long been a leader in live sound applications with their ground-breaking Sonic Maximizers. The MaxCom is their latest incarnation of this innovative device, merging a highly sophisticated dual-channel compressor/limiter/gate with an on-board BBE Sonic Maximizer. The result is a live or recorded mix with all the clean,...
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Empirical Labs Distressor EL-8XM Empirical Labs Distressor EL-8XM
Single-channel Analog Distressor with Harmonic Distortion, 8 unique curves, and sidechain EQ The Empirical Labs EL-8M Distressor restores warmth  orputs some of that vintage  sound in your digital recordings. It works with all types of music. It adds extra oomph  to complex digital mixes by adding second- and third-order harmonic distortion. Plus, it offers advanced sidechain EQ, eight unique curves, and...
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PreSonus COMP 16 PreSonus COMP 16
Single-channel Compressor/Limiter with 16 Presets and Front-panel VU Metering The new PreSonus COMP16 features many of the presets contained in the award winning BlueMax. The COMP16 further simplifies compression and limiting by offering 16 preset compression curves with variable input and output! The Presets include Vocal, Percussion, Fretted, Keyboard, Limit, and Effect. The COMP16's front panel...
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Empirical Labs Distressor EL-8M Mono Empirical Labs Distressor EL-8M Mono
Single-channel Analog Distressor with Harmonic Distortion The Empirical Labs EL-8M Distressor restores warmth  orputs some of that vintage  sound in your digital recordings. It works with all types of music. It adds extra oomph  to complex digital mixes by adding second- and third-order harmonic distortion. Plus, it offers advanced sidechain EQ, eight unique curves, and...
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Empirical Labs Distressor EL-8SX Empirical Labs Distressor EL-8SX
Dual-channel Compressor with "British Mode" The Empirical Labs EL-8M Distressor restores warmth  orputs some of that vintage  sound in your digital recordings. It works with all types of music. It adds extra oomph  to complex digital mixes by adding second- and third-order harmonic distortion. Plus, it offers advanced sidechain EQ, eight unique curves, and...
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dbx 1066 dbx 1066
Dual-channel Compressor/Limiter/Gate Many of your audio experts at Sweetwater think the 1066 is one of the finest units ever to come out of dbx - and considering the status dbx holds in audio processing, that's really saying something. A dual-channel compressor/limiter/gate driven by the dbx V2 VCA. Each channel features program-dependant attack and release or...
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Empirical Labs Fatso Jr. EL7 Empirical Labs Fatso Jr. EL7
2-Channel Full Analog Tape Simulator / Optimizer with Compression Saturate and enhance your sound with analog warmth! If you work on HD recorders, DAT's, CDR's, or any other digital medium, the Empirical Labs FATSO Jr. is exactly what you've been waiting for to fatten up your digital. This two channel Full Analog Tape Simulator/Optimizer (FATSO) with Knee Compressor simulates classic recording...
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Universal Audio 2-1176 Universal Audio 2-1176
Twin Vintage Limiting Amplifier with Stereo or Dual Mono Operation Finally, a true stereo 1176! With over 2000 units already sold to date since the year 2000 re-birth of Universal Audio's 1176LN, it is clear the public's love affair with the legendary sound of the 1176 is still as passionate as ever. The 2-1176 builds from the circuit design of UA's hugely successful 6176 Channel Strip and...
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Manley Variable Mu Manley Variable Mu
Dual-channel Tube Limiter/Compressor with Stereo Link and True Variable Gain Variable Mu Stereo Variable Mu Limiter/Compressor for Tracking and Mastering The Manley Variable Mu. Here's what it does: It creates the glue that holds a mix together, allowing the individual character of each instrument to stand out, yet fit together as a unified whole. It's the finished record  sound you always...
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Tube-Tech CL 1B Tube-Tech CL 1B
Single-Channel Opto-Cell Compressor with Tube Amplifier The TUBE-TECH CL 1B Compressor features a gain-reduction element, positioned immediately after the input transformer. It is controlled by the sidechain amplifier, which also contain the two time control circuits - one for fixed and one for variable Attack/Release. The two time-controllers can either be used separately or...
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Avalon VT-747SP Avalon VT-747SP
Stereo Discrete Class A Vacuum Tube Compressor with EQ These days the heart of a recording studio is a computer equipped with multitrack digital audio software and hardware. DAWs can be powerful tools for recording your music, but a common criticism is that they sound brittle and cold, lacking the kind of warmth that pro analog outboard gear provides. That's what makes Avalon's...
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