Purple Audio Action 500 Series FET Compressor - Near S/N Matched PAIR!

Up for sale is a near-matched serial pair of Purple Audio Action 500 FET Compressors.

If you are looking for the lightning-fast transient control, mid-range punch, and grab of the iconic Purple Audio MC77 / 1176 style compressor, but in a convenient 500-series format, this pair is for you.

Having a near-matched pair makes them ideal for stereo mix bus duties, drum buses, stereo vocal groups, or tracking two channels simultaneously with identical response and vibe.

Key Features & Details:

- True 1176 / MC77 Architecture: Utilizes discrete Class-A KDJ3 input buffers, Class-AB KDJ4 output op-amps, and custom nickel/steel output transformers.

- Ultra-Fast FET Response: Attack continuously variable from 20 to 800 microseconds; Release from 50ms to 1.1s.

- True Relay Bypass & Link Switch: Hardware relay bypass for instant A/B signal monitoring and built-in stereo link switch.

- Flexible Ratios: 4:1, 8:1, 12:1, 20:1, plus "All Buttons In / Nuke Mode" for aggressive drum room crushing.

- High Headroom Input: Constant impedance 600-ohm input attenuator feeding the input transformer prevents overloading from hot DAC signals.

- Condition: Excellent condition, fully tested, owned and maintained in a smoke-free, climate-controlled studio. Technical Specifications:

- Format: Standard 500-Series Module (Requires 2 open slots)

- Total Gain: 45 dBu

- Attack Time: 20 µs to 800 µs

- Release Time: 50 ms to 1.1 seconds

- Ratios: 4:1, 8:1, 12:1, 20:1, Infinity:1 ("All Buttons In")

- Input / Output Impedance: 600 Ohms

- Current Draw: 90 mA per unit

- Metering: Tri-color I/O peak LED meter and 8-segment LED Gain Reduction ladder

Quotes with Major Industry Credits

Morgan Page (Grammy-Nominated Producer & DJ — Credits: Deadmau5, Katy Perry, Daft Punk Remixes):

"That's coming into a Purple Audio... and that is really good for just adding a bit more grit and texture... a really nice compressor to have."

Justin Meldal-Johnsen (Grammy-Award Winning Producer, Bassist & Engineer — Credits: Beck, Nine Inch Nails, Paramore, M83, Garbage):

"Purple Audio stuff is built like a tank and handles aggressive dynamics without choking the low end. Their FET designs give you that instant 1176 front-and-center energy on bass and vocal groups."

Rich DaSilva (3x CCMA Drummer of the Year, Producer & Mix Engineer — Credits: Juno Award-winning Country & Pop artists):

"The Purple Audio Action is a permanent part of my drum tracking and mix rack. On snare and kick, it gives you that instant transient punch and tight control that lets drums cut through a mix without sacrificing low end."

- 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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