CHANDLER LIMITED

Germanium Compressor Matched Pair

Studio compressor pair, discrete class A FET design, transformer balanced I/O, selectable curves, clean or dirty modes, sidechain filter, wet/dry mix


$5,199.00 CAD
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Description

The Chandler Limited Germanium Compressors (Matched Pair) deliver a powerful blend of character, control, and musicality, making them a standout choice for serious tracking, mixing, and mastering work. Built around Chandler’s all–Class A germanium amplifier design and transformer-balanced signal path, these compressors offer a sound that ranges from subtly refined to boldly saturated. Factory matched by Chandler Limited, this pair ensures consistent performance and tonal balance, making them ideal for stereo sources, buses, and critical mix applications where cohesion truly matters.

What sets the Germanium Compressor apart is its uniquely musical approach to compression. Every control is voiced by ear rather than by test charts, resulting in compression curves and behaviors that feel intuitive and inspiring in real-world sessions. The ability to blend clean or harmonically rich compression, shape how the detector reacts to low frequencies, and mix compressed and uncompressed signals internally gives engineers exceptional creative flexibility. From gentle dynamic control to aggressive, attitude-filled compression, this matched pair brings depth, punch, and unmistakable analog character to any professional studio setup.

Features

Matched Stereo Pair
Factory-matched compressors ensure consistent sound and behavior for stereo and bus applications.

Classic Germanium Tone
Delivers rich character with musical harmonics that add depth, weight, and personality.

Clean or Dirty Compression
Switch between transparent control or harmonically rich compression to suit the source.

Highly Flexible Compression Curves
Offers multiple compression characters, from gentle control to aggressive, punchy impact.

Built-In Parallel Compression
Blend compressed and uncompressed signals directly for punch and clarity without extra routing.

Powerful Sidechain Control
Shapes how the compressor reacts to low frequencies for tighter, more controlled results.

Musically Tuned Controls
Designed by ear for intuitive, musical response during tracking, mixing, and mastering.

Distinctive Feedback Tone Shaping
Adjusts not just level but overall tone, from clean and open to thick and driven.

Reliable Hardware Bypass
Instantly compare processed and unprocessed signals for confident decision-making.

Professional, Transformer-Balanced Design
Built for high-end studio performance with classic Chandler reliability and sound.

Specifications

General Specifications
Device Type: Audio Compressor
Configuration: Matched Pair
Channels: Mono per Unit
Compression Topology: FET Gain Reduction
Circuit Design: Discrete, Class A, Transistor
Signal Path: Transformer Balanced Input and Output

Compression Controls
Input Control: Variable Input Drive
Ratio Control: Variable, Ear-Selected Curves
Attack Time: Variable
Release Time: Variable
Compressor Curve Control: Diode-Based Curve Selection
Curve Elements: Resistors, Germanium Diodes, Silicon Diodes, Zener Diodes
Clean/Dirty Compression Mode: Switchable

Signal Processing Features
Wet/Dry Mix Control: Continuous
Sidechain Filter Control: Variable Low-Frequency Sensitivity
Feedback Control: Variable Signal Feedback
Germanium Drive Control: Output Gain Adjustment
Hardware Bypass: Full Signal Bypass

Stereo and Linking
Link Capability: Stereo and Multi-Unit Linking
Link Connection: TRS

Electrical Characteristics
Power Requirement: ±28 V
External Power Supply: Required, PSU-1 Compatible
Power Supply Voltage Options: 115 V / 230 V
Current Supply Capability: Powers Up to Two Units

Connections
Audio Input: XLR
Audio Output: XLR
Pin Configuration: Pin 2 Hot

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor: Rackmount Unit

Included Items
Germanium Compressor Units: 2
Power Supply Connection Cables: 2
Link Cable: Included

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