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Golden Age Project Comp-54
If you like the sound of the vintage Neve 2254 Compressor but it’s not within your budget take a look at Golden Age Project’s Comp54. The Comp54 is a clone of the 2254 that retails for approximately $400. The above video posted by Gearwire demonstrates the versatility and features of the Comp54.
“The COMP-54 is a one-channel vintage style Compressor. The signal path uses only discrete components like resistors, capacitors and transistors. The line input and output are transformer balanced and the unit also has a third interstage transformer.
The class-A circuit used in the COMP-54 is similar to the one in the classic 2254 compressor that was designed in 1969. It quickly became a legend due to it´s totally unique sound character that is warm, smooth, sweet and musical. These characteristics have been heard on countless recordings through the years and it is a versatile sound that works very well on most sound sources and in most genres. The essence of this sound is now available at a surprisingly low cost, making it available to nearly everyone.”
- Vintage style electronics.
- Based on classic diode bridge designs.
- Transformer balanced I/O ́s.
- Prepared for transformer upgrade.
- Flexible control range for Ratio, Attack and Release.
- All controls except the Gain make-up one are stepped.
- Three selectable Sidechain filter frequencies.
- Separate Bypass and Compression IN/OUT switches.
- Meter selectable for Output and Gain Reduction.
- Possibility to Link two units for stereo operation.
- Separate in- and output XLR and TRS jacks for flexible connections.
- Back panel switch for 600 Ohm termination.
- External power power supply to avoid interaction with the audio circuitry and the transformers.
- Great sound that suits most sound sources and genres.
- A solid build quality that will last many years of normal use.
$399.99 at Alto Music
(Source: whereisthecoool)
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