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Chameleon Labs 7720

Item ID: 7720

Stereo Bus Compressor

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Affordable Console-style Stereo Compression!

Great engineers know how important smooth stereo-bus compression is for adding that final polish to your tracks. If you're looking for a great stereo-bus compressor, then check out the Chameleon Labs 7720. The 7720 stereo bus compressor gives you the same legendary VCA compression circuitry found in vintage recording consoles. The 7720 provides you with a wide range of compression, from a mild 1.5:1 ratio to a heavy 10:1 setting.





Five switchable sidechain filters (60Hz, 90Hz, 130Hz, 200Hz, and 440Hz) let you block bass frequencies from triggering the 7720, giving you clean and effective compression control. The Chameleon Labs 7720 stereo bus compressor also an external side-chain input, which gives you even more control over your dynamics. Finally, there's a pair of convenient VU meters, which let you keep an eye on both the 7720's input and output.

Chameleon Labs 7720 Stereo Bus Compressor Features at a Glance:
  • Affordable stereo-buss compression with vintage console sound
  • Compression ratios as gentle as 1.5:1 to an intense 10:1
  • Features the same VCA-based compression circuit designed by Les Tyler found in classic consoles
  • External or internal sidechain with 5 switchable highpass filters (60Hz, 90Hz, 130Hz, 200Hz, and 440Hz)
  • Selectable VU metering allows you to easily monitor either input or output signal strength

If you want quality stereo compression on a project studio budget, pick up a Chameleon Labs 7720 stereo bus compressor!
Specification Detail
Number of Channels 2
Controls Meter, Sidechain, HPF, Threshold, Attack, Release, Ratio, Output
Threshold -20dB to +20dB
Ratio 1.5:1 to 10:1
Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz (+/- .5dB)
Side Chain Insterts Yes
Inputs 2 x XLR
Outputs 2 x XLR
Sidechain I/O 1 x XLR
Rackmount Spaces 1U
Height 1.75"
Width 19"
Weight 6.6 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number 7720

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Reviews

based on 7 reviews

SSL Bus Clone

by from Baltimore, MD
March 2, 2013
Music Background: Recording Engineer
I have an SSL X-Desk, and I wanted an SSL bus compressor to insert on the mix bus. I went back and forth on a ssl clone kit or this guy. I went with this guy. This is a great sounding compressor at... read more [+] a great price point. I have it wired into my X-Desk on the mix bus and I use it all the time. It sounds just like an SSL VCA compressor! Overall, Im very pleased with it! close [-]

For this price you can't go wrong with it

by Dominic Dot Okune from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
September 16, 2012
Music Background: Mixing/Recording Engineer/ Producer
Great piece of equipment, solid built, really works nice for mix bus. I would write and write but all i can say is that it works fantastic .Better than any plugin on master bus. $500 grab it right now

A GLUE SOUND OF A BIG CONSOLE FOR A FEW BUCKS

by Jose Gior Van Roig from Puerto Rico
August 23, 2012
Music Background: Recording Engineer at WAPA TV and Pro Musician.
I was trying to buy a big name stuff for glue my mix and for mastering. But is too difficult expend this kind of money if you can't earn this quantity of money. I eared and read about The Chameleon La... read more [+]bs 7720. It's sound like an equipment that cost three times or more. It's so easy to use and the internal side-chain is wonderful. My preferred setting is internal side-chain at 200hertz, attack .30ms, release in auto mode, ratio 4:1, threshold until gain reduction is -3db. Makeup gain by ear. It's a real glue for your mix and mastering. close [-]

Kicking 2 Bus compressor for the money!

by Shad from Tacoma, WA
October 1, 2012
Music Background: 2
If you love the analog compression sound of the great recordings from the 80s, 90,s and any other era and want to add that to your studio without breaking the bank, get this thing. The HPF side chain ... read more [+]filter is awesome. close [-]

Great 2 bus and drum bus compressor

by Matt from United States
September 30, 2011
Music Background: Hobbyist
I got this compressor from Sweetwater a couple of months ago and am really enjoying it. I had been previously been using SSL Bus compressor plugins and I must say that I prefer this by a mile. I've tr... read more [+]ied level matching mixes run through the plugs and then through the 7720 with the same parameters and the 7720 wins every time. The high end is far better through the 7720/ Additionaly the internal sidechain to allow you to keep low frequencies from making the compressor hit is a great extra feature that is not available on the original hardware or software SSL pieces.

This is a nice transparent comp for Drum busses too.

Very easy to work with and dial in quickly and not a lot more expensive than some of the high end plug in emulations of the SSL mixbus compressor close [-]
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I have to say it's the most personal order I've ever made from the pre-ship phone call, to the email, and finally the candy in the box. Thanks! I don't think I could beat the customer service even in a local shop


Chrystal, McMinnville, TN

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