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SB4001

500 Series EQs/Compressors

Stereo Buss Compressor (Quad VCA's) - 500 Series Module 2U

$1,955.00 CAD
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Description

The VCA is used for the gain reduction and is a very accurate and powerful design, perfect for a number of signal types and musical applications. VCA's have historically been used in a large number of classic compressors. While the SB4001 is not directly based off of any of these classic compressors the nature of the VCA lends itself to share some of the sonic characteristics. We have taken these sonic qualities and have done our best to improve and augment them by carefully tuning our circuit and features to take full advantage of what can be done with these VCA's. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

The SB4001 pushes the limits and sets new standards for the 500 Series Format. Boasting Quad VCA's, 6 ratio's, 10 Attack Times, High Pass/Boost/Slope Sidechain Filters, Wet/Dry Blend Control, External (Key) Input, Classic Stepped Release Settings, Classic And Alternate Auto Release, Variable Release Control, as well as "Grind" Mode (a proprietary valve style harmonic drive adding vintage color), the SB4001 is capable of delivering whatever sound you need. Whether Clean, Dirty, Vintage, Subtle, or Crushed, the SB4001 is sure to be one of the most flexible compressors in your arsenal.

All units are made in the USA to an exceptional level of craft and workmanship.

Features

Made in the City of Brotherly Love: Philadelphia, USA.

Quad VCA's (For Superior Dynamic Range)

Electronically Balanced

True Bypass (Relay Controlled)

Protection From 48V Phantom Power

Powder Coated Front Panel For Extra Durability.

All Hand Made Thru Hole Main Audio Path

Ratios - 1.5,2,4,6,8,10

Attack Times (Stepped) - .1,.3,1,3,5,10,15,20,25,30,40,50

Release Times (Stepped) - .3,.6,1.2, Classic Auto release (A1), Alternate Auto Release (A2)

Release Times (Variable - Engaged By Last Position On Stepped Switch) - Any Time From .1 Sec to 1.2 Sec

Sidechain Filters - 60Hz, 90Hz, 120Hz, Boost Mode, Slope Mode

Wet/Dry Blend (For Parallel Processing)

"Grind" Mode - Special Valve Style Harmonic Drive Mode, adding vintage color

External/Key Input - Accepts Balanced or Unbalanced Inputs (inserted before sidechain filters)

Gain (-6 to +18)

Premium Grayhill Rotary Switches

Premium Sealed Pots

All Machined Aluminum Knobs

Specifications

Input: 22KHz Input Impedance, Electronically Balanced (Accepts Balanced or

Unbalanced Signals)

Output: <100 Ohm Output Impedance, Transformer-like Floating Output,

Electronically Balanced (Accepts Balanced or Unbalanced Signals)

External In: 22KHz Input Impedance, Electronically Balanced (TRS), (Accepts

Balanced or Unbalanced Signals)

Maximum Input Level: +21dbu

Maximum Output Level: +21dbu

Maximum Output Load: 600 Ohm

Gain: 24db (+/-1dbu) [-6 to +18]

Gain Reduction Element: Quad VCA

Frequency Response: (20Hz-20KHz) +/-0.11dB

THD+N: (20Hz-20KHz) Typically 0.008%

Noise Floor: -100dbu

Dynamic Range: >119db

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