Grace Design m502 Optical Compressor Reviews
The Grace Design's m502 single-channel opto compressor gives you the same amazingly clear compression as their rackmount m102 compressor, but in a handy 500 Series format. Everyone at Sweetwater is excited about this amazing design from Grace. It's the totally transparent optical compressor you've been waiting for, and it's ready for anything you can throw at it. Pair it with an m501 for a perfectly colorless channel strip, or add neutral compression to your favorite vintage-style preamp. Not matter how hard you hit it, the Grace Design m502 will deliver incredibly clear compression!
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A Solid 500-series compressor
I got this as an exchange for the Lindell 7X-500 compressor, which I found to be unmusical and not quite to my tastes. I was very glad to upgrade to the Grace 501, even though it was twice the price.
The build quality is excellent, even down to the smooth operation of the knobs. It has a sturdy housing with a futuristic and minimalistic appearance.
This is a very TRANSPARENT compressor. At low or high levels, it sounds smooth and does not distort the audio. I have run it on vocals and guitar (electric and acoustic) to great effect. It's easy to use and sounds good. The tone is comprable to an EL8 Distressor.
I use this in a chain with an API 512c preamp, and it is a good matchup. Because the preamp colours the sound alot, the transparency of the 502 does a good job of reigning in the peaks without affecting the tone.
Super Clean Compressor
My salesman Paul Rowan put me on this little jewel. I needed something to go with a Vintech 473 for out of control vocals.This little unit works great. WOW ! I liked it so well I ordered three more.Thanks Paul for your spot on advise.
