Generic Audio Introduces Compactor

US New lower cost compressor/limiter added to developing series of dynamics processors      01/07/11
Generic Audio, manufacturer of the Preceptor analogue compress/limiter, has announced the upcoming release of Compactor, a cut down version of the powerful dynamics processor designed for studios, engineers and producers who don't require the full feature set and functionality of the larger model.
Compactor is a two-channel pure analogue Class-A discrete compressor/limiter. Occupying just 2U of rack space (in comparison with Preceptor's 3U requirement), the overall look and feel of the brand has been maintained with a similar series of rotary and toggle switches used to control the general functionality.
The unit is built from high-quality components and has electronically balanced XLR inputs and outputs. Each channel has an 11-position gold contact audio taper switch that can be used to adjust the input gain in 2dB steps between -5dB and +10dB and an 11-position switch for controlling output gain in 2dB steps within a range of -10/+10dB. Compactor also includes a hard relay Bypass to which it defaults if the unit loses power. Six different Attack and Release time settings are available and an Action switch allows the user to choose between Soft and Hard modes for different applications.
Compactor retains other features from its larger sibling including a Side Chain HPF (with a reduced number of settings) and the Link/Dual Mono switching that enables the unit to operate both as a single stereo compressor with equal gain on both sides and as two separate compressors with each channel operating independently.
Pricing and Availability:
Scheduled to ship during July 2011, Compactor is expected to retail in the UK at £2,340.00 (inc VAT). More information:

• www.generic-audio.com

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