Rare! Y2K XIX ‘Nineteen’ CP1902 Dual Mono Compressor Expander Limiter ‘Mondrian Faceplate’ THAT 2150A VCA

Rare! (~230V version) XIX (Nineteen) CP1902 dual channel compressor/limiter with extremely unique Piet ‘Mondrian’ styled faceplate. Tested and in excellent working condition *Missing one knob cap insert. The XIX CP1902 is a two-channel VCA-based rackmount compressor and expander, known for its versatility and inclusion of an "Enhance" mode to preserve high frequencies while compressing. It was designed to manage signal dynamics while reducing program noise, often utilized for studio applications (balanced inputs) - Uses THAT 2150A VCA’s

THAT 2150A, it is a highly regarded, classic Voltage Controlled Amplifier (VCA) chip used in vintage audio gear and DIY compressors. While newer chips like the THAT 2180 offer lower distortion and are functionally superior, audio enthusiasts still love the older 2150A for the subtle desirable color and "crunch" it adds to dirty drum parallel-chains

Key Features: The CP1902 is part of a series (including EH1901 and ME1903) that offers flexible control over dynamic signals

Enhance Mode: A specific feature mentioned for the CP1902 allows compression to occur without negatively affecting the high-frequency content

Expansion: It includes an expander, which is crucial for controlling noise in high-gain or heavily compressed scenarios