Avalon Compressors

AD2044:
Dual Mono-Stereo, Pure Class A Opto-Compressor

The AD2044 features 100% discrete, pure class A signal amplifier configured with high speed current monitored optical control elements. These "invisible" opto elements enable the AD2044 to deliver totally transparent, low noise gain reduction within the minimalist signal path design. No VCAs are incorporated. Variable attack and release controls plus side chain access, provide unlimited creative control from soft compression to hard limiting.

AD2044 FEATURES

Smooth musical detail and sonic excellence
Minimum audio signal path
Pure Class A, 100% discrete design
Dual mono or Stereo operation
Transparent, non-invasive compression
Very low noise -94dB
High headroom +30dB
Fully balanced inputs and outputs
External 150W toroidal power supply
100% discrete power supplies for audio path
External side-chain access XLR
Low distortion less than 0.5% THD and IMD
Wide bandwidth -3dB 1Hz to 450kHz
Large accurate professional VU meters
Variable threshold, ratio, attack & release
DC coupled, no transformers in audio path

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VT-747SP:
Pure Class A - Tube Discrete Spectral Opto-Compressor Equalizer

The Avalon VT-747SP combines a creative STEREO tube-discrete Class A spectral-opto-compressor with a musical six band program equalizer, L-R output level and gain reduction metering and internal regulated power supplies in a 2U space. Ideal for high performance DAW input signal conditioning, stereo buss compression-EQ, stereo keyboards and analog mastering applications.

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