AEA 1029 Stereo Compressor
The 1029 is AEA's Ultra-Clean Stereo VCA Compressor featuring a proprietary discrete op-amp design in a half-rack chassis.
The AEA 1029 utilises a proprietary discrete op-amp design by Fred Forssell and two THAT 4305 VCA chips run off of a single RMS detector being fed by the summed input signals. This design results in a versatile compressor with a clear and balanced sound perfect for taming vocals or smashing drum overheads. Designed to pair well with our TRP and RPQ series preamps, the 1029 Stereo VCA compressor is perfect for recording and/or mixing stereo microphones.
Packed into a sleek, half-rack design - the AEA 1029 is perfect for desktop use or for those looking to save space in their rack. But don't let its size fool you, the 1029 is a full-featured compressor that packs a punch. With 3 position Sensing Time (Peak Fast, Slow, and RMS) and a variable ratio from 1:1 - Limit, the 1029 can go from subtle to extreme as you see fit. Equally at home in a bedroom or professional studio, the AEA 1029 is the perfect addition to any engineer's toolkit.
- Half-rack form factor
- 2 channels of XLR in and out
- 3 position Peak Fast, RMS, and Peak Slow sensing times
- Variable threshold from -20dBu to 20dBu
- Variable ratio from 1:1 - Limit
- Up to 20dB of makeup gain
- Dry/Wet percentage control knob
- True bypass relay switching
- Circuit, including discrete op-amp, designed by Fred Forssell
- Made in the U.S.A.
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AEA 1029 Stereo Compressor
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