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Chameleon Labs 7802

2-channel Optical Tube Compressor Limiter
Item ID: 7802
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Chameleon Labs 7802
Chameleon Labs 7802

2-channel Opto Tube Compression for Under a Grand!

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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 and subtle leveling to the rich thickening effect of a cranked '60s opto limiter.

Made with top-quality components, including and LED-based optical circuit and a hand-selected 12AX7 tube, the 7802 gives you vintage tone with modern consistency. While most opto compressors have only a single fixed setting, the 7802 is incredibly flexible. Its five selectable attack/release settings, two ratio setting, and tube drive controls make the Chameleon Labs 7802 one the most versatile optical compressors ever made.

Chameleon Labs 7802 2-channel Optical Tube Compressor Features at a Glance:
  • Two channel opto-isolation tube compression
  • Stereo linkable channels
  • Vactrol optical electronics
  • Hand selected 12AX7 tube with drive control
  • Five position attack/release selector
  • Two position ratio switch (2:1 and 4:1)
  • Highpass filter switch for compressor side chain (6dB/octave roll off, 3dB down @ 90Hz)
  • Output control to set the overall output level
  • LED metering of input and clip levels
  • VU metering of compression
  • XLR-balanced inputs
  • XLR transformer-balanced outputs
  • External, in-line power supply
  • One year warranty included
If you want classic optical tube compression with modern control, pick up a Chameleon Labs 7802!

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