Don't let its size fool you, the 1029 is a full-featured compressor that packs a punch. With 3 Position Sensing Time (Peak Fast, Slow, and RMS) and a variable ratio from 1:1 – Limit, the 1029 can go from subtle to extreme as you see fit. With a proprietary discreet op-amp design by Fred Forssell the AEA 1029 utilizes two THAT 4305 VCA chips run off of a single RMS detector being fed by the summed input signals. This product was primarily designed for the recording and/or mixing of stereo microphones. The 1029’s combination of VCAs configured in a feed-forward topology, Fred Forssell discrete op-amps featuring a complementary pair of new old stock Toshiba JFETs, and ultra-low noise, low-distortion op-amps create an extremely powerful and useful tool in a compact unit.

• Half-rack form factor
• 2 channels of XLR in and out
• 3 position Peak Fast, RMS, and Peak Slow sensing times
• Variable threshold from -20dBu to 20dBu
• Variable ratio from 1:1 - Limit
• Up to 20dB of makeup gain
• Dry/Wet percentage control knob
• True bypass relay switching
• Gain reduction, summed Input, and summed output 6 segment LED meters
• Made in the U.S.A.

• AEA 1029 Stereo VCA Compressor
• Power Cable
• Manufacturer Warranty