*Racked up and serviced by Rob Squire - Pro Harmonic in Adelaide. 240 volt operation.

*These German classics from the 80s  were used by Mastering engineers, used for pulling midrange forward and shaping tone. The U473 was primarily used as a final mastering compressor before the cutting lathe but are a good all round compressor as well, good on individual sounds, stems and entire mixes as glue.

*compressor with additional limiter and expander

transformer balanced I/O´s

transformers inside are totally enclosed by MU-Metall

10dB Input/Output gain

release time from 0.1 to 10s in 7 steps plus auto release

attack: 0.25 | 2.5 | 25ms 

ratio: 5:1 | 3:1 | 2:1 | 1,5:1 | 1:1

stereolink function. Will work independently also.

bass-cut function


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Listed11 hours ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • U473 compressor
Finish
  • Black
Categories
Year
  • 1980s
Made In
  • Germany

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