Smart Research C1 Stereo/Dual Mono Compressor
The C1 is the original black front panel version of the C2 compressor. It features two sets of controls and two audio channels, but no sidechain inputs, or crush facility.
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.
- Fast attack and limit settings for protective limiting.
- Power fail bypass for broadcast or live sound.
- Ratios: 1.5:1, 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, 10:1 and Limit.
- Attack: 0, 0.1, 0.3, 1, 3, 10, and 30 m/sec.
- Release: 0.1, 0.3, 0.6, 1.2, and 2.4 seconds.
Smart Research C1 Stereo/Dual Mono Compressor
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