Warm Audio BUS-COMP 2-Channel VCA Bus Compressor
Features
- Classic VCA Compressor Design.
- Add Glue & Control Dynamics.
- Switchable CineMag Transformers.
- Sonic Transparency or Colourful Vibe.
- Selectable High-Pass Filter.
Description
Designed for recording and mixing stereo tracks, the Warm Audio BUS-COMP 2-Channel VCA Bus Compressor 's take on a classic VCA bus compressor, one made famous by companies such as Solid State Logic. This is a clean, stereo compressor, one quite suited to handling the dynamics of stereo instruments. It's also handy for stereo-buss work, imparting the sonic glue VCA compressors are known for.
The BUS-COMP takes a classic design and adds some nifty improvements, such as the ability to switch CineMag transformers in and out of the signal path at the press of a button. With this feature, you can opt for sonic transparency or colourful vibe with the touch of your finger.
The BUS-COMP also offers a selectable high-pass filter, a sidechain input, a useful bypass/engage switch for making comparisons, and a versatile I/O path. Indeed, you'll find XLR and 1/4" TRS terminations used in both the inputs and outputs.
Key Features:
- All analogue, 2-channel stereo VCA compressor.
- Based on legendary VCA compressor technology.
- Selectable discrete opamp stage with CineMag USA transformers.
- External sidechain source select.
- Selectable Hi-pass Filter at 30, 60, 105, 125, and 185 Hz.
- Compressor engage switch for easy comparisons.
- Performs well on stereo mixes, drum mixes, drum overheads, acoustic guitars, keyboards, piano, orchestral instruments, voice-overs, and endless other sources.
- Can be used on mono as well as stereo sources.
- Uses THAT 2180 VCA IC.
- Provides both XLR and 1/4" TRS connectivity.
Specifications
Connections | 1 x XLR Sidechain Input 2 x XLR Inputs 2 x 1/4" TRS Inputs 2 x XLR Outputs 2 x 1/4" TRS Outputs |
Compressor Character | VCA |
VCA | THAT 2180 ICs |
Controls | Threshold Knob Attack Knob Ratio Knob Release Knob High-Pass Filter Knob Make-Up Gain Knob Compressor/Bypass Switch External Sidechain Switch Transformer Engage Switch |
High-Pass Filter | At 30, 60, 105, 125, and 185 Hz |
Noise | < -90 dBu |
Headroom | > +29 dBu (20 Hz to 20 kHz) |
Dynamic Range | > 120 dB |
Frequency Response | 18 Hz to 22 kHz |
THD + N | < 0.05% (20 Hz to 20 kHz, +20 dBu Input) |
Impedance | Input: 10 Kilohms Output: 50 Ohms |
Dimensions | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
Weight | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
In The Box
- Warm Audio BUS-COMP 2-Channel VCA Bus Compressor.
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Details
- Product: Warm Audio BUS-COMP 2-Channel VCA Bus Compressor
- Manufacturer: Warm Audio
- Model: BUS-COMP
- SKU: BUS-COMP
- RM Product #: 65741