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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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dbx 266XL dbx 266XL
Dual Compressor/Gate with Balanced Inputs, LED Metering, and Side Chain Insert The 266XL Dual Compressor Gate breaks it down to the essentials. Square lighted switches let you see it in the dark, but that's about it as flashy as it gets. There's dbx OverEasy compression, and Auto Dynamic continually adjusts the actual attack and release times to match the program material, so you aren't limited to using...
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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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dbx 1046 dbx 1046
4-Channel Compressor / Limiter Don't mess with a good thing? If the people at dbx have heard that old saying, they aren't listening. With the new 1046, they took the already excellent 1066, decided that if 2 channels of compression were good, then 4 channels of compression would be even better. With the dbx 1046 you get 4 independent channels of operation,...
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TC Electronic C300 TC Electronic C300 
Dual-engine Multi-band Compressor/Limiter and Gate/Expander The TC Electronic C300 dual stereo gate/compressor offers an innovative new approach to compression and gating. This compressor has presets to quickly optimize the unit for the type of signal  vocals, guitars, drums, etc.  which make dialing in the sound a snap. There are also knobs to enter your own settings, with control...
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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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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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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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PreSonus ACP-88 PreSonus ACP-88
8-channel Compressor/Limiter/Gate Looking for the perfect dynamics processor for live sound applications like concerts or church PA? Then check out the ACP-88! The ACP-88 is simply loaded with the stuff you need to get the job done right! Take a look - you get eight separate compressors (hard or soft knee) with full control of threshold, ratio (1:1 -20:1),...
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PreSonus COMP 16 PreSonus COMP 16
Single-channel Compressor/Limiter with 16 Presets and Front-panel VU Metering PreSonus took a practical approach with a musician's needs in mind when they developed the COMP16  possibly the simplest compressor in the world! In fact, let M. Knox of Philadelphia, PA, tell you about it: Finally an easy compressor! Finally someone who thinks of the little people. This unit is all that it's cracked up to be...
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dbx 160A dbx 160A
Single-channel Compressor/Limiter One of the most popular compressor/limiters here at Sweetwater, the dbx 160A is the latest in the legendary dbx 160 family of signal processors. Featuring switchable OverEasy and hard-knee compression curves along with a wide range of threshold settings, the 160A can handle your toughest dynamics tasks. True RMS level detection...
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Samson C•Com 16 Samson C•Com 16
Stereo Compressor with Presets and Manual Mode The perfect size for your desktop audio recording system, the Samson C•Com 16 Stereo Compressor/Limiter offers 15 high-quality presets including variable threshold, ratio, attack, decay, release and output level, plus one manual mode for closer, more detailed control of your sound. The C•Com 16 also includes key...
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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 provides...
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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 Distressor EL-8M Mono Empirical Labs Distressor EL-8M Mono
Single-channel Analog Distressor with Harmonic Distortion The Emprical Labs Distressor is a unique analog compressor that allows the user to add 2nd or 3rd order harmonic distortion to the signal, emulating tape saturation and the classic tube compressor sound of the '60's and '70's. The Distressor also offers advanced sidechain EQ, eight unique curves and Empirical Labs' exclusive...
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Manley Variable Mu Limiter Compressor Manley Variable Mu Limiter Compressor
Variable Mu Dual-Channel Tube Limiter / Compressor 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 struggled...
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Samson S•Com Samson S•Com
2-channel Compressor/Limiter/Expander/Gate Enhancer with Key Input and Key Listen The S "com 4 is a compact and versatile single rackspace device that provides four channels of dynamics processing with an expander/gate and compressor/limiter on each channel. The four channels operate independently or in stereo pairs. The S "com Plus is a highly adaptable stereo compressor/limiter in an efficient single...
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Universal Audio 1176LN Universal Audio 1176LN
Limiting Class A Line Level Amplifier with All Transistor Circuitry Sometimes a box comes along that completely changes the face of popular music  like the 1176, for instance  and it becomes a legendary piece of gear. The 1176 is one of a select few true studio essentials, a standard for perfect vocals and punchy bass, imparting some of that elusive sonic magic  found on countless classic...
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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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TAPCO Squeez TAPCO Squeez
2-Channel Compressor/Gate With the new TAPCO Squeez SQ.2, you get two channels of smooth, natural compression and gating, plus an adjustable Air filter for that classic studio vocal squeez of the 60s and 70s. The Compressor section of the Squeez offers both auto soft-knee and hard-knee curves, while the Soft Gate employs a TAPCO expander function at the...
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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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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 provides...
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Universal Audio LA-2A Universal Audio LA-2A
Electro-Optical Compressor / Limiter with Tube Circuitry You've never worked with a compressor that comes close to the LA-2A! Highly acclaimed by audio pros for its natural compression, the LA-2A brings a special, timeless quality to your recordings that you can't get with any other compressor. A unique electro-optical attenuator system allows instantaneous gain reduction with no...
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Universal Audio 2-LA-2 Universal Audio 2-LA-2
Stereo Optical Compressor with Dual Linkable Channels - 2U 2-LA-2 Stereo Electro-optical Leveling Amplifier There are some devices  like the LA-2A for instance  that have attained legendary status in the recording world. So what's the best way to go one better with a product that some believe simply can't be improved upon? Add another one! Based on the classic LA-2A design, the new...
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Empirical Labs Fatso Jr. EL7 Empirical Labs Fatso Jr. EL7
2-Channel Full Analog Tape Simulator / Optimizer with Compression We hear it every day: digital studio owners want to find a way to make their tracks sound less digital   and more like the classic tracks from their favorite artists. Finally they can bring the warm and cuddly sound of LPs and tapes to their CD masters and other digital media with Empirical Labs EL7 FATSO Jr., a digitally...
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Drawmer DL241XLR Drawmer DL241XLR
Dual-Channel Expander/Gate/Compressor/Limiter with Balanced I/O You'll have a tough time figuring out what Drawmer's DL241XLR dynamic processor does best. There's the DL241's Expander/Gate function, which produces fast, smooth response and eliminates chatter by using Drawmer's one-of-a-kind "Programmed Adaptive Expansion." The DL241XLR also provides a full Attack/Release Compressor with...
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Manley ElectroOptical Manley ElectroOptical
Stereo Electro-Optical Limiter with All-Tube Audio Path ELOP Stereo Electro-Optical Limiter with All-tube Audio Path Wanting a Manley compressor in your rack is a foregone conclusion. But which one, the Manley ELOP Stereo Electro-Optical Limiter or the Variable Mu? Metaphorically speaking, the ELOP sits in the front of the buss, the Variable Mu in the rear. The ELOP's inherently fast...
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Samson S•ComPlus Samson S•ComPlus
2-channel Expander/Gate/Compressor/Limiter/De-esser with XLR and TRS I/O The S com plus is a highly adaptable stereo compressor/limiter in an efficient single rackspace design. It is intended for situations where extra flexibility is required to optimize signal levels. It delivers essential control along with simplicity of operation. S com plus's comprehensive and wide-ranging controls provide...
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Summit Audio TLA-50 Summit Audio TLA-50
1-channel Tube Leveling Amplifier with XLR and 1/4" I/O The TLA-50 Tube Leveling Amplifier offers the sound of Summit Audio's famous TLA-100 in a half-rack package designed for smaller digital studios and live rigs. The price is nice, too. The TLA-50 adds warmth to your digital signal, while providing an extremely musical compression. Overall, the TLA-50 delivers the classic smooth...
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Alto ACL8 Alto ACL8 
8-channel Dynamics Processor with Compression, Gate, Expansion, and Limiting The ACL8 from Alto packs eight channels of dynamics processing - including compression, limiting, expansion, and gating - into a single 2U rackspace. The back panel is equipped with both XLR and 1/4" inputs and outputs to easily facilitate the connection of the ACL8 to a wide variety of other outboard gear. By implementing...
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Empirical Labs Distressor EL-8S Empirical Labs Distressor EL-8S
Dual Mono / Stereo Pair Analog Compressor with Harmonic Distortion The Empirical Labs "Distressor" is an analog compressor similar to the ELI8M Single Channel Distressor, but in a stereo/dual mono channel package. Users can add 2nd or 3rd order harmonic distortion to the signal to emulate tape saturation of the classic tube compressors from the 60's and 70's. Other features include classic knee...
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Focusrite Compounder Focusrite Compounder
Stereo Compressor / Gate/Expander / Bass Expander The Platinum Compounder is a high performance dynamics processor designed for the quality conscious professional and project studio owner. This highly featured unit is an essential tool for any style of music. The combination of high quality compression with the powerful Bass Expander makes this unit a must have for any dance...
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Drawmer DL441 Drawmer DL441
4-Channel Automatic Compressor with Full Metering, 1U The 4-channel DL441 Quad Auto Compressor/Limiter combines four of Drawmer’s innovative DL241s into a single rackspace. The “automated” circuitry gives you precise control over both the dynamic range and peak level of the program material without giving up control over critical parameters. This makes the DL441 a great...
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Drawmer 1968 Drawmer 1968
2-Bus Tube/FET Compressor with Variable Output Stages, "BIG" Switch and Expanded Metering Capabilities Drawmer has a long history with valves (tubes), from Mr. Drawmer's first product, an all-valve keyboard. Being one of the first to combine active tube stages with low noise solid-state electronics gave Drawmer the perfect combination of reliability, low noise, and "more musical" sound quality. Drawmer continues their track record...
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Chandler Limited TG 1 Abbey Road Special Edition Chandler Limited TG 1 Abbey Road Special Edition
Recreation of the Classic EMI TG12413 Limiter from the Late '60s The '60s were a great time for music and gear. In fact, even the word "gear" was a '60s British euphemism for "great" used by people such as the Beatles. Another thing used by the Beatles in the '60s was the classic EMI TG12413 Limiter. The Chandler Limited TG1 is an authentic recreation of the classic TG12413, which was never...
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Crane Song Trakker Crane Song Trakker
Single-channel Discrete Class A Compressor Limiter Many engineers have a go-to compressor - or a few, for that matter - that impart a distinct character on what passes through it. But what if you had a compressor that could mimic the best of vintage and modern compressors? The Trakker from Crane Song employs discrete Class A circuitry to provide transparent compression with a soft...
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Solid State Logic X-Rack Dynamics Module Solid State Logic X-Rack Dynamics Module
1-channel Dynamics Module for SSL XRack 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 insert...
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Chandler Limited TG12413 Zener Limiter Chandler Limited TG12413 Zener Limiter
Vintage-style Limiter with 11 Position Attack, 21 Position Release, Side-chain, and Compression Settings The EMI TG12413 Zener Limiter is the ultimate TG limiter issued in celebration of the 75th birthday of Abbey Road Studios. The Curve Bender was conceived by Chandler Limited designer Wade Goeke and is based on the vintage EMI circuits used to record The Beatles and Pink Floyd. This newest EMI Limiter continues the tradition of EMI...
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Aphex 320A Aphex 320A
Dual Mono/Stereo Automatic Compressor / Leveler / Limiter The compellor Dual Mono/Stereo compressor/leveler/limiter is one of our most popular audio lever processors here at Sweetwater! Great for broadcast, production, or sound reinforcement, the 320A is one of those essential, universal tools. It boasts a completely transparent audio path comprised of servo-balanced transformerless I/O...
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Avalon AD2044 Avalon AD2044
Dual Mono-Stereo, All-discrete Class A Optical Compressor If you need compression but don't want that "compressed" sound, the Avalon AD2044 Dual Mono Compressor is an ideal choice! The AD2044 is dead quiet, absolutely transparent, and delivers full frequency response even during heavy squeezing. That's why you'll find the AD2044 in major recording studios worldwide! Avalon AD2044 Dual...
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Universal Audio LA-3A Universal Audio LA-3A
Re-Issue of Classic LA-3A Electro-Optical Leveling Amplifier Upon its initial release in 1969, the Universal Audio LA-3A was immediately adopted by top studio engineers and became one of the signature sounds of 1970s rock and roll  adding just the right edge on electric guitars and handling vocals beautifully. UA added a few practical enhancements for modern studio integration, but...
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Drawmer MX30 Drawmer MX30
2-Channel Automatic Gate/Compressor/Limiter with Full Metering, 1U The MX30 might look simple, but this auto gate/compressor/limiter is based on proven Drawmer circuitry from the Pro Series. It has all the basic dynamics processing functions needed for high-quality project studio or sound reinforcement use without bogging you down with a ton of controls and parameters. Plus, it sounds great and...
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Samson C•Com Opti Samson C•Com Opti
Fully Adjustable Optical Compressor with Enhancer Part of Samson's C Class Series of outboard analog-style gear for your computer-based audio production system, the C Com Opti Optical compressor is a fully adjustable compressor with threshold, ratio, attack, release, and output controls calibrated to generate a distinctive, soft, rich character while providing great control over...
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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 combined....
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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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GML 8900 GML 8900
Next-Generation Dynamics Processor with Unique Crest Factor, Timing and Release Hysteresis Controls Plus All-Discrete Circuit for Audio Transparency Twenty-two years of progressive research into loudness perception resulted in the GML8900 Dynamic Range Controller, a limiter/compressor unlike any other. The 8900 Dynamic Range Controller was intrinsically developed to react to loudness (rather than volts) like your ears do! GML8900 Dynamic Range Controller at a...
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Crane Song STC-8 Crane Song STC-8
Discrete Class-A Compressor/Peak Limiter with Enhancement Circuit and Transformerless, Balanced I/O Crane Song STC-8 - Clipping can sometimes be a good thing in the analog realm, but when you're dealing with digital, clipping is the deathblow to the perfect take. Lucky for us, Crane Song's STC-8 provides overload protection, and a whole lot more. Like the Trakker (above), the STC-8 can emulate vintage compressors or be used to...
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Solid State Logic X-Rack Stereo Bus Compressor Module Solid State Logic X-Rack Stereo Bus Compressor Module
Stereo Compressor with SSL G-Series Bus Compression, SuperAnalogue Circuit Design, and Side Chain Input The SSL Stereo Bus Compressor Module answers the clamor from customers for the audio legend that is the center section compressor from SSL G-Series Consoles to be made available for the X-Rack system. The module, which is the first double-width module occupying two X-Rack slots, is a simple unit with a simple purpose: it makes...
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Toft Audio ATC-2 Toft Audio ATC-2
Dual Mic Pre, Compressor, and EQ with VU Metering and Stereo Link The ATC-2 is a dual-channel F.E.T. compressor, four-band EQ, and high-quality mic preamp from Toft. On the mic pre end of things, it boasts selectable 48v phantom power, direct instrument input, and selectable line output. Its classic F.E.T. compressor offers variable attack, release, and ratio while convenient V.U. metering...
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Groove Tubes Glory Comp Groove Tubes Glory Comp
True All-Tube Variable Transconductance Mono Block Compressor. You know the old saying, "No guts no glory?" Now the same can be said about mixes that don't deliver that punch to your midsection... 'er midrange - only in this case, the saying would be "No Glory Comp, no guts." That's the Groove Tubes Glory Comp, a compressor that follows in the footsteps of the award-winning ViPRE mic preamp....
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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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Drawmer S3 Drawmer S3
3-band Stereo Tube Compressor The S3 Stereo 3-Band Tube Compressor incorporates everything Ivor Drawmer, dynamics guru from England, has learned in his 25 years as one of the world's top compressor manufacturers. The aim from the beginning was to create a "Signature Series" that would avoid compromise and deliver the highest possible performance in a mixing or...
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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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Drawmer Three-Sum Drawmer Three-Sum
Multi-band Split/Summing Device The Drawmer THREE-SUM opens up a whole new set of options allowing the engineer to split the audio into two or three bands and apply his or her own sonic signature to each part of the audio bandwidth. Drawmer THREE-SUM Processor at a Glance: The benefits of multi-band dynamics processing Variable threshold brick-wall...
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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 No range of product stands more distinctively and unequivocally than the Red Range for fidelity, musicality, precision and control. Few products are as sought after as the Focusrite Red series. The Red 3 is a Class A VCA-based compressor/limiter. It employs an unusual and original single-VCA design to achieve high-quality and...
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Langevin Stereo Electro-Optical Limiter Langevin Stereo Electro-Optical Limiter
Stereo All-Discrete Class A Electro-Optical Limiter What's the difference between a Manley ELOP Limiter above and the Langevin Electro-Optical Limiter? The Manley units are all-tube while the Langevin units have discrete transistor make-up gain amplifiers. The limiting and metering sections are all the same Manley-to-Langevin. You can choose based on your preference for the sound...
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Universal Audio LA-3A Dual Universal Audio LA-3A Dual
Dual Electro-Optical Compressor/Limiter, Replica of Classic LA-3A Upon its initial release in 1969, the Universal Audio LA-3A was immediately adopted by top studio engineers and became one of the signature sounds of 1970s rock and roll  adding just the right edge on electric guitars and handling vocals beautifully. UA added a few practical enhancements for modern studio integration, but...
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Summit Audio DCL-200 Summit Audio DCL-200
2-Channel Vacuum Tube/Solid State Compressor / Limiter 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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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 We know that choosing between an opto or solid-state compressor can get a little confusing, if not a little expensive, so we're always on the lookout for products that simplify your decision and offer great sound. The ART TCS Twin Compressor System fits that description perfectly. It's a two-channel dynamic compressor that...
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Chandler Limited LTD-2 Chandler Limited LTD-2
Classic Handmade Compression with Class A Amps and Transformers The Chandler Limited LTD-2 is a hand-wired mono compressor recreating the famed 2254/2264/33609 family of compressors. The completely handmade LTD-2 uses parts and build-techniques identical to the original's. The grounding, wiring techniques, transformers, transistors, and other components that contribute to the special sound of...
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Millennia TCL-2 Millennia TCL-2
2-channel Opto-compressor/Limiter with Class A Vacuum Tube and Discrete Solid-state Design Millennia TCL-2 - Millennia equipment is designed and built for those who want their audio reproduction to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. If you look up the phrase "extremely accurate microphone reproduction," you'll see a picture of the Millennia HV-3 preamp. Now they've applied their expertise to...
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Waves MaxxBCL Waves MaxxBCL
Psychoacoustic Bass Enhancement Unit with Renaissance Compressor, MaxxBass, and L2 They say that in electronics there's no new technology - the only changes will be in size and applications. Things will simply keep getting smaller while doing more. This is certainly true in music (just think about what an iPod can do), but as we design smaller playback systems with small speakers, there are also some tradeoffs,...
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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 The CEL-2a Compressor/Expander/Limiter is designed for use in all live performance and recording applications, and can be incorporated as either two independent compressors or one synched stereo compressor with true RMS summing. Voltage-controlled amplifier and RMS-integrated circuits maintain low distortion and excellent noise...
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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 insert...
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Focusrite Red 3 Focusrite Red 3 B-Stock 
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 provide...
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Manley Variable Mu Mastering Version Manley Variable Mu Mastering Version
Stereo Tube Compression/Limiting for Mastering Applications The Manley Variable Mu Limiter Compressor amp is a favorite of producers and recording engineers, and one listen to what this device does for your sound will make you a believer, too! Anyone who has heard the classic Fairchild 670 Series limiters in action has an idea of the Variable Mu Limiter Compressor capabilities. But the...
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Toft Audio AFC-2 Toft Audio AFC-2
Dual Microphone Preamp with Four-band EQ, The AFC-2 is a dual-channel four-band EQ, and high-quality mic preamp from Toft. On the mic pre end of things, it boasts selectable 48v phantom power, instrument inputs, and switchable mic/line input. Input phase reverse is available on both mic and line inputs on each channel For sculpting to sonic perfection, trust the AFC-2's...
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Aphex 320D Compellor Aphex 320D Compellor 
2-channel Compressor/Limiter with Analog and Digital I/O The 320D Compellor audio level controller from Aphex fits into any broadcast, studio, or live sound rig and serves as a great way compress and limit program material. This 1U rackmountable unit delivers intelligent compressor action, leveling, and peak limiting simultaneously to solve audio level problems and improve audio...
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Universal Audio 1176AE Universal Audio 1176AE 
LTD Studio Limiter with "Hot Rod Mod," Low-noise Operation, Vintage UA 176 Compression Ratios, and Expanded Multi-button and "All-button" Modes The Universal Audio 1176AE Limiting Amplifier celebrates 10 years of the re-founding of UA in stellar fashion! The 1176AE (Anniversary Edition) also commemorates 40 years of the 1176, combining the unique program-dependent characteristics of the 1176 A "Blue Stripe" with the low-noise circuitry and custom transformers of the Rev....
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TL Audio 5021 TL Audio 5021 
2-channel Tube Compressor with Continuously Variable Gain The TL Audio 5021 provides two channels of must-have tube compression - packing in all the TL Audio first-rate quality and flexibility you'd expect - at an extremely modest price. The 5021 features both hard- and soft-knee modes, four attack and release times, and an improved optical gate design. It also boasts an optional digital...
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