Manufacturer's description The Studio Sound Of Radio-Ready Mixes

The BUS-COMP truly reproduces the signature sound of “big-console” mixes from the most prized large format solid-state boards. Like the original mix bus compressors found inside lauded consoles, BUS-COMP delivers accurate stereo compression with selectable analog color, favored by artists like Dr. Dre, Eminem, Bon Jovi, Mariah Carey and many more.

Stereo Console-Grade Compression On Any Source

Like the original, BUS-COMP adds the “glue” that is so sought after in professional recordings. Critical features include the ability to remove unruly bass in compression via the HPF knob, engage transformers to add more analog color, and an A/B switch to hear the compressor’s impact on your work. These controls combined with a 100% analog signal path and premium components instantly upgrade your final mixes and stereo bus processing.

Key Features

Like the original “G-series-style” console bus compressors, the BUS-COMP includes all the features that deliver a complete and professional recording experience:

• Easily A/B the compression applied from BUS-COMP by engaging the COMPRESSOR button.
• The external sidechain input allows you to use the audio from a different source to determine when BUS-COMP applies compression. This is a powerful tool for many situations including De-essing, ducking vocals from backing tracks, and “gluing” bass guitar and kick drum tracks.
• A/B the BUS-COMP signal path with transformers engaged for a thicker, more rich analog tone, or disengaged, for a clearer and more polished tone.
• Easily remove unruly bass material from the compressor by engaging the high pass filter on BUS-COMP. This is especially helpful when you want to maintain low end dynamics or add depth to a resonant frequency in the lower midrange.

Specifications

• Product Description & External Specs (Per Channel)
• VCA Console-Style Bus Compressor
• Selectable discrete Op-amp stage
• Selectable Hi-pass Filter: 30, 60, 105, 125, 185 Hz
• Compressor engage switch for easy A/B 'compression’ vs. ‘no-compression’ comparison
• Usable on both stereo and mono sources
• XLR & TRS connectivity
• Chassis Depth: 9.5” | 23.75 cm
• 5-Year Warranty

Components & Internal Specs (Per Channel)

• THAT 2180 VCAs
• CineMag USA transformers
• Discrete 100% analog Op-amps

Performance Specs (Per Channel)

• Noise: < -90dBu
• Headroom: > +29dBu, 20Hz – 20kHz
• Dynamic Range: > 120dB
• Frequency Response: 18Hz – 22kHz
• THD + Noise, 20Hz – 20kHz, +20dBu input: < .05%
• Input Impedance: 10k Ohms
• Output Impedance: 50 Ohms