Hallmark 2-channel Compression — Reborn
Behringer’s 369 compressor pays homage to one of the recording industry’s most-lauded pieces of studio gear, supplying producers with a 2-channel suite of malleable, musical sound shaping. Measuring a svelte 2U, this rackmountable compressor offers detailed per-channel limiting and compression options, with variable dual-mono operation available for expanded sonic sculpting that won’t compromise the natural musicality of your carefully crafted sounds. Studio engineers at Sweetwater are impressed with the 369’s versatility, between variable attack speeds on the limiter, its vast range of recovery speeds, and extensive compression ratio options, all of which are bolstered by the inclusion of custom-built Midas transformers.
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Versatile sonic sculpting
As the glue that melds mixes together, compressors are an integral studio tool. The 369 was meticulously crafted to maximize flexibility without sacrificing the ineffable character of your output. Compressor ratios from 1.5:1 to 6:1 are accompanied by Recovery speeds and Threshold levels spanning 100 milliseconds to over two seconds and -20 to +10dBu, respectively, all with a healthy range of gain on tap at any time. Moreover, robust switches let you instantly toggle the compressor’s attack speed, activate a bypass, or flip between Stereo and dual Mono operation, as vintage-inspired onboard VU meters display detailed, real-time Gain Reduction information.
Malleable limiting landscapes
Each channel features a dedicated Limiter suite, augmenting its variable bi-channel operation. Its +4–15dBu Threshold values and 50-millisecond to 2-plus-second Recovery speeds are attenuated by era-accurate rotary controls, with 2-way switches letting you activate the Limiter or change its Attack speed. Across both sub-modules, a veritable landscape of dynamics shaping gives you immensely malleable power to sculpt your sound, from nuanced stereo taming and subtle pulses to gravitational sound wells and evocative punch-through-the-mix sidechaining. What’s more, the 369’s connectivity suite features not only a 3-pin XLR I/O, but a 15-pin port to remote-control bypass and mono/stereo configurations, alongside sidechain linking to extend the compressor’s formidable power even further.
Behringer 369 2-channel Rackmounted Stereo Compressor Features:
- 2U rackmountable compressor supplies detailed, 2-channel stereo sculpting without sacrificing valuable studio real estate
- Onboard Midas transformers were custom built to ensure robust musicality that honors its 1985-born predecessor
- Per-channel Compressor and Limiter suites offer versatile ranges of sonic sculpting and dynamics shaping to support multitudes of sound design opportunities
- Onboard VU meters display Gain Reduction information in real time to streamline mixing
- Era-accurate rotary encoders and robust toggle-switches provide detailed attenuation and satisfying tactility
- Variable Attack speeds and Limiter/Compressor activation for each channel allow for detailed, dynamic mixing that won’t sacrifice core sonic character
- Selectable Stereo and dual Mono operation accommodate numerous approaches to composition and post-production refinement
- Balanced 3-pin XLR stereo I/O is rear-mounted for seamless studio integration
- Rear 15-pin Remote Control port expands operational configurations and sidechain linking for diverse use and control
