dbx 266XS Special Offer: Pay NO INTEREST for 18 Months! Dual Compressor/Gate2-channel Compressor/Gate
Keep your live sound under control! When you add a dbx 266xs compressor/limiter/gate to your live sound rig, maintaining a polished and professional edge to your dynamics is incredibly easy. The 266xs's transparent sound lends itself perfectly to guitars, drums, vocals, and virtually any other sound sources. Classic dbx auto mode... More Info... Sale Price: $149.95 List Price: $209.95
ART Pro-VLA II 2-Ch Vactrol/Tube Leveling Amp2-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... More Info...(14 reviews) (14 reviews)Sale Price: $295.00 List Price: $379.00
Behringer Multicom Pro-XL MDX4600 4-Ch Expander/Gate4-channel Compressor/Limiter/Gate
Looking for a multi-channel compressor for stage and studio? The Behringer Multicom Pro-XL MDX4600 Compressor is a four-channel compressor/limiter/expander ready to take on your biggest challenges. The expander increases signal presence and energy, while the compressor minimizes peaks without loss of high frequencies. The... More Info... Sale Price: $142.99 List Price: $285.99
Empirical Labs EL8X Distressor with British Mod and Image Link Distressor w/Brit ModSingle-channel Analog Distressor with Harmonic Distortion, 8 unique curves, and sidechain EQ
The Empirical Labs Distressor EL-8XM single-channel analog compressor adds some distinctive British flavor to an already outstanding unit! The EL-8XM provides the aggressive "all buttons in" characteristics obtained from the classic LN1176, courtesy of an onboard British Mode switch. While the Distressor can function very smoothly... More Info...(4 reviews) (4 reviews)Sale Price: $1,499.00 List Price: $1,700.00
Alesis 3632 Special Offer: Special Financing from Alesis, Akai, Numark, and SONiVOX! 2-Ch Compressor/LimiterStereo Compressor with Expander/Gate, Limiter, and Sidechain
The Alesis 3632 builds on the success of the acclaimed 3630 compressor - and sounds better than ever! This 2-channel compressor can handle two mono signals as well as linking both channels for stereo operation. The 3632 actually gives you three different dynamics tools for each channel: Expander/Gate to help reduce any noise... More Info... Sale Price: $149.00 List Price: $199.00
dbx 160A Special Offer: Pay NO INTEREST for 18 Months! Single Channel Comp/LimiterSingle-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... More Info...(5 reviews) (5 reviews)Sale Price: $429.95 List Price: $649.95
Behringer Composer Pro-XL MDX2600 2-Ch Expander/Gate2-channel Compressor/Limiter/Gate
Looking for a multi-tool for stage and studio? The Behringer Composer Pro-XL MDX2600 Compressor is a dual-channel compressor/limiter/expander ready to take on your biggest challenges. The expander increases signal presence and energy, while the compressor minimizes peaks without loss of high frequencies. The switchable Interactive... More Info... Sale Price: $119.99 List Price: $239.99
dbx 1046 Special Offer: Pay NO INTEREST for 18 Months! Quad Compressor Limiter4-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,... More Info... Sale Price: $529.95 List Price: $799.95
BBE MaxCom Dual Comp/Limiter/Gate/MaximizerCompressor/Limiter/Gate with Built-In BBE Sonic Maximizer
The BBE MaxCom is a highly sophisticated dual-channel compressor and limiter with gate, housed in a compact and easy-to-use package. It provides a live or recorded mix with all the clean, clear punch that only a truly professional dynamics controller can. However, the MaxCom is much more than a high-quality, superbly engineered... More Info... Sale Price: $199.99 List Price: $279.00
Empirical Labs EL8X-S Distressor with British Mode and Image Link - Stereo Pair Distressor Stereo Pair w/BritDual-channel Compressor with "British Mode"
The Distressor gets its name from its feature of incorporating harmonic DISTortion with a classic knee compRESSOR. For instance, the Distortion 2 setting introduces a 2nd order harmonic, which adds tube-like analog warmth to the signal and the Distortion 3 setting introduces a 3rd order harmonic, which simulates tape saturation... More Info... Sale Price: $2,899.00 List Price: $3,300.00
API 2500 2-Ch Stereo Bus CompressorStereo Compressor with "Old" and "New" Compression, "Thrust" Circuit, Auto or Manual Gain Makeup, Variable Threshold, and Sidechain
If you're after versatile compression, the API 2500 is a stellar pick. This stereo bus compressor sports API's patented "thrust" circuit, which ensures you can snag a hearty, chest-hitting low end. While the API 2500 is set up for stereo compression, you can also use it as two separate units. However you use it, though, you'll... More Info...(1 review) (1 review)Sale Price: $2,545.75 List Price: $2,995.00
PreSonus ACP-88 8-Ch Compressor/ Limiter/ Gate8-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),... More Info... Sale Price: $899.95 List Price: $1,149.95
Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor DistressorSingle-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... More Info...(8 reviews) (8 reviews)Sale Price: $1,349.00 List Price: $1,500.00
KuSh Audio UBK Fatso Dual-Ch Character Compressor2-channel Full Analog Tape Simulator / Optimizer with 6 Preset Compression Curves Designed by UBK
Have you already heard of the mind-blowingly fat and warm sounds you can pull out of the Empirical Labs FATSO? It's like taking your sound straight out of the digital world and putting it back in that round and full analog domain. And because of that, the FATSO has been a studio mainstay for years. In fact, the folks over at KuSh... More Info...(1 review) (1 review)Sale Price: $2,500.00 List Price: $2,799.00
Samson S-Com4 4-Channel Comp/Limiter4-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. The... More Info... Sale Price: $169.99 List Price: $284.99
dbx 1066 Special Offer: Pay NO INTEREST for 18 Months! Compressor Limiter GateDual-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... More Info... Sale Price: $429.95 List Price: $649.95
JDK Audio R22 Dual Channel Compressor2-channel Vintage-American-style Compressor
The impressively versatile JDK Audio R22 compressor gives you two complete channels of API-style compression. In fact, the topology of the R22 compressor includes the same amazing compressor circuitry that API included in their legendary ATI Paragon mixing console, so you get the same classic compression style and sound you've... More Info...(4 reviews) (4 reviews)Sale Price: $1,099.00 List Price: $1,195.00
Behringer Autocom Pro-XL MDX1600 2-Ch Expander/Gate2-channel Compressor/Limiter/Gate
Looking for a multi-tool for stage and studio? The Behringer MDX1600 Autocom Pro-XL Compressor is a dual-channel compressor/limiter/expander ready to take on your biggest challenges. The expander increases signal presence and energy, while the compressor minimizes peaks without loss of high frequencies. The switchable Interactive... More Info... Sale Price: $108.99 List Price: $217.99
Chameleon Labs 7802 2-Ch Opto Tube Compressor2-channel Optical Tube Compressor Limiter
The Chameleon Labs 7802 stereo optical tube compressor defies all convention, giving you truly professional-quality sound at a remarkably low price. If you're not already familiar with optical compression, the Chameleon Labs 7802 is the perfect introduction. This easy-to-use opto compressor lets you dial in everything from smooth... More Info...(2 reviews) (2 reviews)Sale Price: $769.00 List Price: $849.00
Universal Audio 1176LN Limiting AmplifierLimiting Class A Line Level Amplifier with All Transistor Circuitry
Universal Audio's 1176LN set the lead among limiters many years ago, and it still is one of the most widely used - and highly respected - limiters in pro audio! This is a revamped, updated version of the original 1176LN that retains all the unique qualities that made it a must have! Features include pushbutton selection of... More Info...(4 reviews) (4 reviews)Sale Price: $1,999.00 List Price: $2,499.00
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