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The C2 compressor houses two independant mono compressors, or in STEREO mode, the left-hand controls operate both audio channels, with the right-hand controls not used, giving true Stereo operation. The C2M version has one set of controls and two audio channels for Stereo use, whilst the C2R is a dual channel remote expander for building up to 8 channel systems controlled from one C2M or C2. The characteristic sound of this unit arises mostly from the fast response at the onset of compression, which when delayed to occur around the mid range attack settings (after 0.3 to 3 milliseconds) results in a window through which transients can still pass. When used accross a mix, or with any dynamic programme, this has the effect of adding 'punch', as the sidechain 'breathes' around these transients, while still controlling overall levels. CRUSH mode has been developed as an extension of this 'musicality', adding to and accentuating the factors involved in producing the character of the unit. CRUSH may sound surprising to those interested in more gentle applications, being capable of exaggerated compression effects, but in conjunction with the fast limit settings also introduced with this unit, it allows the C2 to be used for a much wider range of applications than the C1.

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Model
  • C2 Stereo Compressor
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  • United States

About the Seller

Alto Music

Middletown, NY, United States
(122,226)
Joined Reverb:2014
Items Sold:214,928
Product Overview
The Smart Research C2 is a dual-mono/stereo buss compressor in 1U 19" rackmount format, modeled after the sound and function of the venerable Solid State Logic console buss compressor. The C2 expands on the SSL's features with a "Crush" function, switchable stereo or dual-mono sidechain (left becomes the master in Stereo mode), ultra-fast attack and hard limit settings.

As an accessory, Smart Research sells a cable which mults the audio source to the audio input and the sidechain input that has a high-pass filter built in.
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Alan Smart Research C2 Stereo Compressor
Alan Smart Research C2 Stereo Compressor
Originally $2,845, now $2,450 ($395 price drop)
$395 price drop

About This Listing

The C2 compressor houses two independant mono compressors, or in STEREO mode, the left-hand controls operate both audio channels, with the right-hand controls not used, giving true Stereo operation. The C2M version has one set of controls and two audio channels for Stereo use, whilst the C2R is a dual channel remote expander for building up to 8 channel systems controlled from one C2M or C2. The characteristic sound of this unit arises mostly from the fast response at the onset of compression, which when delayed to occur around the mid range attack settings (after 0.3 to 3 milliseconds) results in a window through which transients can still pass. When used accross a mix, or with any dynamic programme, this has the effect of adding 'punch', as the sidechain 'breathes' around these transients, while still controlling overall levels. CRUSH mode has been developed as an extension of this 'musicality', adding to and accentuating the factors involved in producing the character of the unit. CRUSH may sound surprising to those interested in more gentle applications, being capable of exaggerated compression effects, but in conjunction with the fast limit settings also introduced with this unit, it allows the C2 to be used for a much wider range of applications than the C1.

Condition
Brand
Model
  • C2 Stereo Compressor
Categories
Made In
  • United States

About the Seller

Alto Music

Middletown, NY, United States
(122,226)
Joined Reverb:2014
Items Sold:214,928
Product Overview
The Smart Research C2 is a dual-mono/stereo buss compressor in 1U 19" rackmount format, modeled after the sound and function of the venerable Solid State Logic console buss compressor. The C2 expands on the SSL's features with a "Crush" function, switchable stereo or dual-mono sidechain (left becomes the master in Stereo mode), ultra-fast attack and hard limit settings.

As an accessory, Smart Research sells a cable which mults the audio source to the audio input and the sidechain input that has a high-pass filter built in.
Shop 14 options from $1,700
Product Reviews

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