Variable compression ratios, manual and auto modes, soft and hard knee options, and a sidechain high-pass filter

Importance of DynamicsDynamics play a major role in music; they help to convey emotion, whether it’s a sultry blues guitar solo, a vocalist belting out his/ her message – or the punchy impact of a bass guitar or kick drum. Those dynamics are the essence of a natural sounding performance; it is what makes music interesting. But out of control dynamics can instantly mar an otherwise perfect performance. That is where compression comes to the rescue – softening loud sounds and boosting low signal levels that can often get lost in the mix. The resulting compressed signal creates a much more dense, impactful sound with richness and room for subtle nuances to come through.

• Compact 500 Series premium compressor/limiter with dynamic presence control
• Fully variable dynamic presence feature preserves high mid-range frequencies for a more natural sound during compression
• Dynamic presence control adds "air" to vocals without introducing noise or pumping effects and reduces the risk of feedback during live performances
• Manual envelope controls with linear peak-sensing compression or easy to use Auto mode with RMS compression
• Soft or hard knee compressor response with selection switch
• Sidechain high pass filter with selection switch eliminates undesirable low frequency compression artefacts
• Premium quality components throughout for a crystal-clear audiophile signal path