Buzz Audio Potion Class A Compressor 500 Series

Description: This is a serious piece of audio equipment, I am the original owner. It has a small scratch on the faceplate Although the potion uses a FET (Field Effect Transistor) as the gain reduction element (like a well known classic limiter), the control circuitry (or side chain) is a completely new Buzz Audio design with some real innovative techniques to achieve an original compression characteristic. Included in this new circuit is an element we have nick named "Ready To Rock" (RTR). This circuit automatically alters the Release time setting of the compressor depending on the attack depth and prevents the compressor from over shooting and undesirable "pumping" when using faster Attack settings. A front panel LED indicates when this is function is active. (Actually, RTR stands for Release Time Reduction, but call it what you will!). As you can see from the specifications, the FET itself produces a relatively large amount of harmonic distortion compared to Optical and VCA compressors, but this distortion is the sound that will add energy and richness to your tracks. The potion is capable of of very fast attack (less than 50uS at F attack setting) and when set to 20:1 Ratio, we believe it approaches the performance of "look ahead" digital limiters within the constraints of the analogue domain. The audio section of the potion consists of our unique True Class A BE40 and BE50 amplifiers coupled with Lundahl input and output transformers for a fast yet full sonic signature. The input signal is passively coupled directly to the FET element via the input transformer, amplified and balanced via the ouput transformer - a simple signal chain. In addition to the Gain, Drive, Attack and Release controls, we have included a % Mix control which allows the user to mix the uncompressed (input) signal with the compressed (output) signal providing yet another means of obtaining an original sound on your tracks. The potion consumes 2 slots within the 500 Series frame. The audio in/out connectors of the first slot carry the main signal path whilst the in/out connectors of the second slot are utilized as a side chain insert point where external equalization can be applied to alter the compressor sensitivity at different frequencies. This insert can also be used for compressor "keying". A switch on the front panel allows the user to monitor the side chain insert and switch it in and out of circuit. Two potions' can be linked for stereo (mix bus) operation. Frequency Response no gain reduction = 17Hz to 57kHz, +/- 1.5dB Maximum Input Level = +25dBu Maximum Output Level = +27dBu Total Harmonic Distortion 0dBu input, no gain reduction, make up Gain 0dB 100Hz = 0.15%, 1kHz = 0.02%, 10kHz = 0.015% 0dBu input, 10dB gain reduction, Attack Fast, Release AUTO 100Hz = 0.9%, 1kHz = 0.16%, 10kHz = 0.08% +10dBu input, 20dB gain reduction, Attack FAST, Release AUTO 100Hz = 2.5%, 1kHz = 0.3%, 10kHz = 0.13% NOTE - distortion at low frequencies will reduce when using slower release settings. Residual Noise = -80dBu A wtg, 150ohm source, make up Gain 0dB Make up Gain Range = 0dB to +17dB Maximum Available Gain Reduction = 40dB Main Audio Input Impedance = 13k ohms, bal or unbal Main Output Impedance = 100 ohms bal or unbal Sidechain Send Output Impedance = 100 ohms unbal Sidechain Return Input Impedance = 44k ohms bal or unbal Sidechain Max Input/Output Levels = +22dBu Size = (3"Wx5.25"H). Fits 2 spaces in API* 500VPR Series rack format Power requirements = 120mA +/- 15-18 volts DC, as supplied by rack power supply.

Price: 850 AUD

Location: Balclava

End Time: 2024-11-04T02:36:10.000Z

Shipping Cost: 36.32 AUD