Daking
The Daking COMP II is a handmade compressor/limiter designed to be easy to use and sound like much more expensive comp/limiters. Built right here in the USA, it offers better sounding compression on all kinds of sources in the studio. Whether in the hands of a highly experienced engineer who needs fast workflow, or a novice who is not sure how to best set up a compressor, the COMP II gives professional results without a big learning curve. With big old-style analog meters and a simple setup, the COMP II is easy to understand and easy to use. Designed carefully by Geoff Daking and Dave Thibodeau to behave well on a variety of real in-studio applications, it may challenge your notions of how good a two-knob compressor can be. The two channel, electronically balanced COMP II, can operate in dual mono or stereo linked mode for a beautiful stereo image. In dual mono it acts like two independent mono compressors for use on two different – perhaps unrelated – sources. There is no master channel in stereo mode. Each channel retains its independent control.
The Daking COMP IIT is a handmade compressor/limiter designed to be easy to use and sound like much more expensive comp/limiters. Built right here in the USA, it offers better sounding compression on all kinds of sources in the studio. The COMP IIT features Jensen transformers on both the input and output which feature lower distortion, adding subtle color and providing that much sought after analog “glue” when used on stereo sources. Whether in the hands of a highly experienced engineer who needs fast workflow, or a novice who is not sure how to best set up a compressor, the COMP IIT gives professional results without a big learning curve. With big old-style analog meters and a simple setup, the COMP IIT is easy to understand and easy to use. Designed carefully by Geoff Daking and Dave Thibodeau to behave well on a variety of real in-studio applications, it may challenge your notions of how good a two-knob compressor can be. The two channel COMP IIT can operate in dual mono or stereo linked mode for a beautiful stereo image. In dual mono it acts like two independent mono compressors for use on two different – perhaps unrelated – sources. There is no master channel in stereo mode. Each channel retains its independent control.
Key Features: Jensen transformer balanced inputs and outputs Highest quality American-made design All-discrete transistor circuitry Class “A” amplifiers Continuously variable gain control 75dB of gain 0 – 200Hz Variable High Pass Filter on each channel 20 Segment VU Meter (-20 to +25) +26dB Peak indicator All relay switching w/gold bifurcated contacts Switched +48v Phantom power 20dB pad on mic input Stainless steel construction for noise immunity Custom aluminum knobs Made in USA
The Mic Pre II combines two of Daking’s celebrated stand-alone Mic Pre One units in a single rack space form factor for a surprisingly affordable price. Like the Mic Pre One, the Mic Pre EQ, and the Mic Pre IV, the Daking Mic Pre II circuitry is based on a classic console design of the ’80s with some upgrades: Variable High Pass Filters on each channel, Jensen input transformers, class “A” amplification, extremely high headroom (+24) and a single-sided 48V power supply. The Mic Pre II’s high pass filter is continuously variable from 10-200Hz, and drops at 12dB per octave. It seems to have a magical ability to clean up the muck while making what remains sound even better. It is extremely helpful to DAW users who inadvertently record subsonics that muddy up tracks and mixes. Key Features: 70dB of gain +24dB of headroom Jensen input transformers Class A amplification Variable high-pass filter Switchable polarity 20 segment combo VU and “peak hold” LED meter 20dB pad with constant reflected impedance Switchable phantom power Direct 1/4″ instrument inputs on the front panel Electronically balanced XLR and 1/4″ outputs.
The Mic Pre IIT combines two of Daking’s celebrated stand-alone Mic Pre One units in a single rack space form factor for a surprisingly affordable price. Like the Mic Pre One, the Mic Pre EQ MkII, and the Mic Pre IV MkII, the Daking Mic Pre IIT circuitry is based on a classic console design of the ’80s with some upgrades: Variable High Pass Filters on each channel, class “A” amplification, extremely high headroom (+24) and a single-sided 48V power supply. The Mic Pre IIT adds Jensen transformers on both the input and output for a nice touch of color that Jensens are known for. The Mic Pre IIT’s high pass filter is continuously variable from 10-200Hz, and drops at 12dB per octave. It seems to have a magical ability to clean up the muck while making what remains sound even better. It is extremely helpful to DAW users who inadvertently record subsonics that muddy up tracks and mixes. Key Features: 70dB of gain +24dB of headroom Jensen input and output transformers Class A amplification Variable high-pass filter Switchable polarity 20 segment combo VU and “peak hold” LED meter 20dB pad with constant reflected impedance Switchable phantom power Direct 1/4″ instrument inputs on the front panel Made in USA
The Mic Pre IIT combines two of Daking’s celebrated stand-alone Mic Pre One units in a single rack space form factor for a surprisingly affordable price. Like the Mic Pre One, the Mic Pre EQ MkII, and the Mic Pre IV MkII, the Daking Mic Pre IIT circuitry is based on a classic console design of the ’80s with some upgrades: Variable High Pass Filters on each channel, class “A” amplification, extremely high headroom (+24) and a single-sided 48V power supply. The Mic Pre IIT adds Jensen transformers on both the input and output for a nice touch of color that Jensens are known for. The Mic Pre IIT’s high pass filter is continuously variable from 10-200Hz, and drops at 12dB per octave. It seems to have a magical ability to clean up the muck while making what remains sound even better. It is extremely helpful to DAW users who inadvertently record subsonics that muddy up tracks and mixes. Key Features: 70dB of gain +24dB of headroom Jensen input and output transformers Class A amplification Variable high-pass filter Switchable polarity 20 segment combo VU and “peak hold” LED meter 20dB pad with constant reflected impedance Switchable phantom power Direct 1/4″ instrument inputs on the front panel Made in USA