Chameleon Labs 7802 2-Channel Stereo Optical Opto Tube Compressor Serial #7 w/ Extras

Chameleon Labs 7802 2 Channel Stereo Optical OPTO TUBE Compressor Serial #7

This Chameleon Labs 7802 is literally part of the first/best run of these optical tube compressors. Serial #7! Marked as used but should be considered as open box, unused. I have owned it since inception and only operated it once to test its functionality. It's been boxed up in its original packaging since. There's a reason why this discontinued gear is rarely for sale. Comes with extra boards too! (pictured).

Included:

Chameleon Labs 7802

Extra boards

Power Supply

Manual

Original packaging

Reasonable offers may be accepted.

Sold as is, no returns.

From the manufacturer:

The Chameleon Labs 7802 stereo optical tube compressor defies all convention, giving you truly professional-quality sound at a remarkably low price. If you're not already familiar with optical compression, the Chameleon Labs 7802 is the perfect introduction. This easy-to-use opto compressor lets you dial in everything from smooth and subtle leveling to the rich thickening effect of a cranked '60s opto limiter. Made with top-quality components, including and LED-based optical circuit and a hand-selected 12AX7 tube, the 7802 gives you vintage tone with modern consistency. While most opto compressors have only a single fixed setting, the 7802 is incredibly flexible. Its five selectable attack/release settings, two ratio setting, and tube drive controls make the Chameleon Labs 7802 one the most versatile optical compressors ever made.

Chameleon Labs 7802 2-channel Optical Tube Compressor Features at a Glance:

- Two channel opto-isolation tube compression

- Stereo linkable channels Vactrol optical electronics

- Hand selected 12AX7 tube with drive control

- Five position attack/release selector

- Two position ratio switch (2:1 and 4:1)

- Highpass filter switch for compressor side chain (6dB/octave roll off, 3dB down @ 90Hz)

- Output control to set the overall output level

- LED metering of input and clip levels

- VU metering of compression

- XLR-balanced inputs XLR transformer-balanced outputs

- External, in-line power supply