Gem Audio Labs Compactor

The Gem Audio Labs Compactor is a two-channel-compressor/limiter in a discrete Class-A circuit design. The two Mono-blocks are able to use them seperate (dual mono) or linked in Stereo-mode

Technical data

• Inputs: Electronically balanced XLR
• Outputs: Electronically balanced XLR
• Bypass: hard relay bypass
• Input impedance: 48kΩ
• Output impedance: < 50Ω
• Frequency response: 20-22.000Hz
• Maximum input level : + 21 dBu @ sensitivity +4 dBu
• Maximum output level: +23 dBu
• S/N ratio (A-weighted) : better than 85dBu
• Meter: 0 to -20dB gain reduction
• Signal path: Class-A, discrete
• VCA: bipolar transistors biased by Zener diodes
• Dynamic modes: limiter, compressor
• Action modes: hard, soft
• Attack: 0,5ms, 1ms, 2ms, 3ms, 5ms, 8ms , 12ms , 30ms
• Release: 50ms, 70ms, 100ms, 150ms, 250ms, 500ms, 1sec, 2sec
• Sidechain filtering (HPF) : OFF, 80 Hz, 200 Hz, 320 Hz
• PSU: internal
• Fuses type: 230V : 500mA (slo-blo; 5x20mm) /115V : 1A (slo-blo; 5x20mm)
• Power consumption: 60W
• Dimensions (WxHxD) : 483x88mm (2U) x 245mm
• Weight: 4,8kg

Subject to change without notice.