{"product_id":"burl-audio-bc5000-bigfoot-optical-compressor","title":"Burl Audio BC5000 BIGFOOT Optical Compressor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBurl Audio BC5000 Bigfoot\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a mastering-grade 1U stereo optical compressor designed to deliver liquid smooth dynamic control, analog glue, and harmonic character. Combining a discrete Class-A signal path with custom Burl transformers and high-speed opto-attenuators, the BC5000 bridges the gap between classic LA-2A style musical levelling and modern, precision bus compression for tracking, mixing, and mastering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing Burl’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBX5 output transformers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and direct-coupled Class-A discrete transistor topology, the BC5000 retains transient punch while thickening mid-range and controlling low end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquipped with a side chain high-pass filter, the BC5000 keeps mix bass tight and punchy. Its precision stereo-link mode guarantees phase accuracy and image stability across critical stereo mix bus and mastering duties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscrete Class-A Signal Path:\u003c\/b\u003e Direct-coupled, zero-capacitor audio path for maximum dynamic response and high headroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCustom Burl BX5 Output Transformers:\u003c\/b\u003e Adds analog warmth, harmonic saturation, and deep low-end stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHigh-Speed Opto Attenuator:\u003c\/b\u003e Delivers classic optical leveling with flexible attack and release shaping for modern production workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSidechain High-Pass Filter:\u003c\/b\u003e Prevents sub-bass energy from over-triggering gain reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStereo Link Mode:\u003c\/b\u003e Ensures tracking accuracy across left\/right channels during mix bus processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStepped Rotary Controls:\u003c\/b\u003e Precision detented pots for exact level matching and instant recall in mastering environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeavy-Duty 1U Rackmount Chassis:\u003c\/b\u003e USA-built steel enclosure designed for continuous commercial studio operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eForm Factor:\u003c\/b\u003e 1U 19-Inch Rackmount Unit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChannel Configuration:\u003c\/b\u003e Stereo \/ Dual Mono\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCircuit Topology:\u003c\/b\u003e Discrete Class-A Transistor Design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompressor Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Optical (Opto-Attenuator)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOutput Transformers:\u003c\/b\u003e Proprietary Burl Audio BX5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex-html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"strut\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e Hz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mspace\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mbin\"\u003e−\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mspace\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"strut\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mopen\"\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e±\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e0.1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mclose\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaximum Input \/ Output Level:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex-html\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"strut\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e28\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e dBu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSidechain Filter:\u003c\/b\u003e Integrated High-Pass Filter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnalog Inputs:\u003c\/b\u003e 2x XLR Female (Balanced)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnalog Outputs:\u003c\/b\u003e 2x XLR Male (Balanced)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eControls:\u003c\/b\u003e Threshold, Ratio, Attack, Release, Makeup Gain, Sidechain HPF, Stereo Link, Hardwire Bypass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower Supply:\u003c\/b\u003e Internal AC Power Supply\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Burl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56915022971266,"sku":null,"price":2875.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0521\/1648\/8370\/files\/burl-bigfoot-kmr_1600x_jpg.webp?v=1789639312","url":"https:\/\/makenoiseproaudio.com\/products\/burl-audio-bc5000-bigfoot-optical-compressor","provider":"Make Noise Pro Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}