The GERM Comp uses the same all class A amp found in the GERM Pre and Tone Control and is transformer balanced in and out. The Compression circuit uses a FET gain reduction element but with the tricks and flexibilty of all the GERM units. Some of the most notable additions include a WET/DRY mix (for "submixing" tracks within the comp), COMP CURVE (which selects the knee using various diode combinations), CLEAN/DIRTY COMP, and SIDECHAIN FILTER. Many of the GERM Comp parameters have been purposely set by studio use and listening, not by over analysing them with test gear. The result is a musical powerhouse for ready for tracking, mixing, and mastering.
The GERMANIUM series runs on +40 volt power, high current, and has a huge +34 output before clipping. The sound is warm and smooth as with many vintage style circuits, but you'll find a whole new world of smooth here as well as a sound that settles in perfectly to your tracks without fighting. Add these new circuits to Chandler's new transformer line that combines the best parts of our favorite trannies, St Ives and Gardners, into new great sounding input and output transformers.
Features
- Class-A Design, germanium transistors
- St. Ives and Gardners in- and output transformers
- Germanium Drive / Feedback Control
- Variable Sound Design (Clean/Dirty Comp, Comp Curve)
- Parallel Compression
- High output level (+32dB)
- without PSU, option: PSU-1
Technical Specifications
- Input Impedance: 5k
- Output Impedance: 600 ohm
- Output Level (max.): +32dBu
- THD: 0,17%
- Connectors: XLR, TRS (Link)
- Dimensions: 1 U
- Power requirements: External PSU-1
