The Golden Age Comp-554 500 Series Vintage Compressor features a classic diode design with a transformer balanced input and output. The Comp-554 is a one-channel vintage-style compressor with a signal path that uses only discrete components including resistors, capacitors and transistors. The unit uses a third interstage transformer. The unique sound character of this compressor is warm, smooth, sweet and musical. The Comp-554 is prepared for a Carnhill Transformer Upgrade, which comes as standard in the Comp-554 Plus. Please see www.dv247.com for more information on this version.
The main features of the Golden Age Comp-554 500 Series Vintage Compressor include:
- Vintage-Style Electronics
- Based on Classic Diode Bridge Design
- Transformer Balanced Input & Output
- Prepared for Carnhill Transformer Upgrade
- Flexible Control Range for Threshold, Ratio, Attack & Recovery
- All Controls are Stepped (Aside from Gain Make-Up)
- 3x Selectable Sidechain Filter Frequencies
- 3x Flexible Sidechain Options; Internal, Insert & External
- Electronically Balanced External Sidechain I/O is @ 4dBu
- Separate Switches for Hardwire Bypass & Compression Out
- 2x Insert Connectors for Inserting EQ-573 in Main Audio &/or Sidechain Signal Path
- Meter Selectable for Output (2x Reference Levels, +4 & +12 dBu) & Gain Reduction
- Can Link 2x Units for Stereo Operation
- 3-Position Air EQ Switch, Flat, +3 or +6 dB @ 30 kHz
- 2-Position Output Termination Switch
- Soft Start Circuit Ramps Supply Voltage Slowly to Avoid Power-On Current Surge