Selling (2) Radial Engineering Komit 500-Series Compressor/Limiter, price is for each. Discount for both at bottom.
If you’re looking for an incredibly versatile 500-series module that can go from super smooth, set-and-forget dynamic tracking to gritty, saturated harmonic character, the Komit is one of the best-kept secrets out there.
It features an auto-tracking VCA compressor with Radial's FlexKnee™ technology that automatically transitions from soft-knee to hard-knee as you compress. Combined with a vintage-style Bridge Diode Clipping Limiter (BDCL) and a genuine Hammond broadcast transformer, this unit gives you everything from clean level control to aggressive, analog harmonic distortion.
Works flawlessly in any standard VPR Alliance-compliant 500-series rack. Clean studio use only, zero cosmetic or functional issues.
KEY FEATURES & SPECS:
- Circuit Type: Feed-Forward VCA with True RMS Sidechain
- Output Transformer: Premium Hammond Broadcast Transformer for analog warmth
- FlexKnee™ Dynamic Ratio: Smoothly transitions from soft to hard knee (Normal: 1:1 to 10:1 | Brickwall Mode: 1:1 to 25:1)
- 3-Speed Auto-Tracking: Preset time-constant switch for Vocals (Slow), Instruments (Medium), and Percussion (Fast)
- Old-School Diode Bridge Clipper: 10-position selector for adding vintage harmonic saturation and analog crunch
- Dual Ballistic VU Meter: 10-segment LED ladder displaying both gain reduction and output level simultaneously
- Max Gain Make-Up: +20dB
- Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz (-2dB @ 20Hz)
- THD+N: 0.025% @ 1kHz
- I/O Impedance: Input: 9.6kΩ | Output: 140Ω
- Format: Single-slot 500 Series module (API VPR Alliance compliant)
PRODUCER, ENGINEER & INDUSTRY REVIEWS:
Here is what top audio engineers, producers, and industry reviewers say about the Radial Komit:
"The Komit offers a lot of functionality and ease of use... It appeals to a broad audience looking for fast, effective analog dynamics in a 500-series rack."
— Matt Houghton (Editor / Engineer, Sound On Sound)
"Radial’s Komit delivers a near-perfect cascade of even-order harmonics. It brings that distinct sonic warmth characteristic of vintage transformer-coupled inputs and discrete analog circuits."
— Pro Audio Review / Radial Technical Report
"Between the gain-staging colors and the ability to dial in hair from the Komit Clipper, I love the options on bass and snare. It’s an incredibly cost-effective, useful tool in the lunchbox."
— Gearspace / RealGearOnline Studio Reviewer
"The curve dynamically follows the signal... Very smooth transformer vibes. The limiter gives it a bit of crack on the big louds—functional with a bit of attitude."
— Richard E. Ross (Recording Engineer)
"The Komit is the ideal compressor to complement a 'gold' channel strip... It keeps dynamics under control for noticeably more professional, polished results."
— Front End Audio Pro Gear Review
"Instant grit and crunch. You can go from subtle dynamic control to full-on aggressive distortion effects in seconds."
— Perfect Circuit Pro Audio
"The set-and-forget Brickwall limiting setting is a lifesaver for tracking digital inputs without ever worrying about clipping your converters."
— Gear4Music Audio Tech Review
"FlexKnee dynamic compression is what makes this unit shine—it automatically adapts to the performance so you don't spend hours tweaking attack and release."
— Sound Pure Engineering Team
"Radial took classic diode-bridge clipping circuits from the early days of radio and made them musical for modern recording setups."
— Full Compass Pro Audio Review
"Built like a tank with military-grade Grayhill switches and gold contacts. Typical top-tier Radial build quality that never lets you down in the rack."
— ZenPro Audio Equipment Review
- Location: Local pickup/drop off near Kitchener/Guelph, drop off in the Greater Toronto Area also available; and willing to ship insured at buyer’s expense anywhere in the world if required.
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