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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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PreSonus COMP 16
Single-channel Compressor/Limiter with 16 Presets and Front-panel VU Metering
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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 The dbx 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. Onboard the 266XL, there's dbx OverEasy compression, and its Auto Dynamic continually adjusts the actual attack and release times to match the program material, so you...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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Rupert Neve Designs Portico 5015 Rupert Neve Designs Portico 5015
Microphone Preamp/Compressor Module with Continuously Variable Gain, Threshold, Ratio, Attack, and Release, Phantom Power, and Silk Circuit The Rupert Neve Designs Portico 5015 microphone preamp/compressor puts two great Portico components into one compact rackmountable package! The Portico 5015 uses the same stellar transformer-coupled mic preamp and compressor/limiter featured separately in the 5012 and 5043 Portico modules. You get all-analog, low-noise performance...
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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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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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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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