Heritage Audio’s HERCHILD Next Gen Model 670N brings the iconic Fairchild tube compression sound into modern studios, without the high-end price tag. Built on years of innovation, it’s the most accessible version yet, maintaining the classic tone while adding key features tailored for today’s production workflows.
This model follows the legacy of the HERCHILD 660/670 and the compact GRANDCHILD 670/500, combining vintage analog warmth with modern control. It's powered by real NOS military-grade 6BA6 tubes and six custom transformers, giving you the richness and depth that made the original Fairchilds legendary.
Where the original was admired for its lush tone, the 670N adds:
- Independent bypass and side-chain filtering for each channel
- A custom output gain make-up stage based on the HA-880 opamp
- Six carefully chosen Attack and Release settings for greater flexibility
- Progressive DC Threshold for variable compression from soft to aggressive
- MID/SIDE (LAT/VERT) processing and dual mono/stereo operation
Despite these upgrades, the 670N retains the unmistakable Vari-Mu character. Whether you’re mixing or mastering, it hugs your tracks with smooth compression and delivers that vintage vibe with modern control.
At 5U, it’s a full-size unit built to impress, both in sound and design. It's hand-assembled in Madrid and crafted for engineers who want top-tier sound without overextending their budget.