Prices updated 15th September 2008

C2 Stereo Compressor

High performance stereo mix or instrument compressor.130dB dynamic range, external sidechain inputs, 'Crush' mode, fast limit. New generation VCA's, fast slew rate amplifiers.(Also available in multichannel versions) Two sets of controls and two audio channels.

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. CRUSH mode has been developed as an extension of this 'musicality', adding to and accentuating the factors involved in producing the character of the unit. CRUSH may sound surprising to those interested in more gentle applications, being capable of exaggerated compression effects, but in conjunction with the fast limit settings also introduced with this unit, it allows the C2 to be used for a much wider range of applications than the C1.

Operation:

• Fast attack and limit settings for protective limiting.
• Crush mode gives f.e.t 'overcompression' with tailored frequency response, and higher distortion, for 'huge' dynamic effects.
• External sidechain inputs, (for ducking etc.)
• 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.

A$4455.00 inc GST

Sidechain High Pass filter cables for C2

Reduces sensitivity to low frequency compression. The C2 input is split through 150Hz -6dB/octave High Pass filter to feed the External Sidechain input. The C2 operates as normal, until the 'External Sidechain' switches selected. (External signals can still be connected if required, with or without the filters)

A$88.00 inc GST

C2R Stereo Compressor

Two channel audio expander to add to a C2 or MC2 for multichannel systems.

A$3135.00 inc GST

C2M Stereo Compressor

One set of controls and two audio channels.

A$3602.50 inc GST

C1 Stereo Compressor

Original black front panel version of C2 compressor.(No sidechain inputs, or crush facility) Two sets of controls and two audio channels.

A$3602.50 inc GST

2Tools

Simple, reliable solution for ProTools projects in SSL Studios. Allows the SSL's automation system to control and locate ProTools via midi, and vice-versa. As if using a tape machine, but with lightning fast locates. ProTools does not need to run as a slave, and can therefore drive the session, with the SSL mix system following.

Runs with all versions of ProTools, including HD. Also has Sony 9pin capability. Forthcoming software download will also add Neve Flying Faders; Neve Encore; and Mackie HDR24/96.

A$2722.50 inc GST

Mini Di

Designed to solve many instrument recording and D.i problems. For instance, one guitar feeding down long cables to 3 amps in a different area,without hums or change of tone. Includes: Balanced line driver for long cables; speaker level D.i input, and one unity gain Di Box/Splitter for two D.i or Amp feeds. Conceived at Real World Studios, to solve the problem of a guitarist wanting to play in the control room and have amplifiers set up in a live room sometimes several hundred feet away. Prototypes were also used at Virgin/ EMI Townhouse and Manor studios. Since then producers and artists such as Tom Lord Alge, Peter Gabriel, Paul Weller, and Tears for Fears have bought systems. Four systems were used to cure problems for Peter Gabriel's live show, where two stages had to be inter -connected with 300 feet of cable carrying guitar signals from radios to effects pedals on both stages and back to amps on the main stage without degradation, (allowing each stage to be patched independently).

The system comprises a TRANSMIT box and RECEIVE box. The TRANSMIT box has a high impedance input and line driver, which will drive long cables to the RECEIVE box input, which feeds the Di/splitter giving two isolated outputs.(In the Deluxe version, there are two Di/splitters in both the TRANSMIT and RECEIVE boxes, giving 8 isolated outputs) In addition, the RECEIVE unit has a speaker simulator input, so you can plug the speaker output of an amp in for 'dirty' Di sounds with or without a speaker connected. All the Di/splitters on both boxes have break jack inputs and can be used as separate Di's if desired, as well as earth lift switches to stop hum problems. This means there are a total of 8 outputs with the Deluxe version, (or 2 on the normal system); a line driver and receiver; and a speaker simulator.

A$605.00 inc GST

Deluxe Di

As above, but including: Balanced line driver for long cables; speaker level D.i input, 4 unity gain Di Box/Splitter for up to 8 D.i's or Amp feeds.

A$764.50 inc GST

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