Warm Audio stereo VCA BUS-COMP
Posted on: Sunday 19th of January 2020
The Warm Audio BUS-COMP is an all-analogue, 2-channel, stereo VCA compressor “based on classic circuitry that has provided silky smooth tone for decades”. I think we know what they mean – it’s the silky-smooth-legendary ‘glue’ in an affordable 19″-rack recreation.
One feature Warm have added to the original design is the ability to have USA made CineMag transformers inserted into the signal path driven by fully discrete operational amplifiers.
Key features:
• All analogue, 2 channel, stereo VCA compressor
• Based on legendary VCA compressor technology
• Selectable discrete opamp stage with CineMag USA transformers
• External side chain source select
• Selectable Hi-pass Filter: 30, 60, 105, 125, 185 Hz
• Compressor engage switch for easy A/B compress vs. no-compress comparison
• Performs well on stereo mixes, drum mixes, drum overheads, acoustic guitars, keyboards, piano, orchestral instruments, voice-overs and endless other sources
• Can be used on stereo as well as individual mono sources
• THAT 2180 VCA’s
• Optimally provides both XLR and TRS connectivity
• Noise: < -90dBu
• Headroom: > +29dBu, 20Hz – 20kHz
• Dynamic Range: > 120dB
• Frequency Response: 18Hz – 22kHz
• THD + Noise, 20Hz – 20kHz, +20dBu input: < .05%
• Input Impedance: 10k Ohms
• Output Impedance: 50 Ohms
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