Golden Age Project Comp-3A Compressor Limiting Amplifier

Description: Orders placed by 1:30 PM CST ship the same business day! Golden Age Project Comp-3A Compressor Limiting Amplifier - LA-3A The COMP-3A is a one channel vintage style Compressor / Leveler. The signal path uses only discrete components like resistors, capacitors and transistors. The input and output is transformer balanced, using two different transformers, each one optimized for its purpose. This is the way audio components were built before integrated circuits became available. Integrated circuits are small and cheap and widely used in most modern designs. The drawback is that audio components built with modern technology doesn't always provide the best perceived sound quality or the type of character that the modern user desires. The subjective sound quality delivered by vintage equipment is often prefered over the one delivered by modern units, a situation that is even more obvious now when music is recorded with clean-sounding digital audio equipment. This is the reason why so many vintage audio components are cloned and produced again and also why the vintage originals are often very expensive on the second hand market. The circuit used in the COMP-3A is based on a classic design that uses an electro-luminescent panel and a photoelectric cell to control gain. This gives the COMP-3A a unique, program dependent compression characteristics. In addition, the vintage style signal path adds a wonderful and musical character to the sound. The ease of use with only two main controls makes it very simple to achieve the desired sound. These attributes has made the original units a favourite of engineers and musicians worldwide. This classic sound is now available at a very affordable price point with the COMP-3A. Vintage style electronics. No integrated circuits in the signal path. Transformer balanced input and output. Can drive almost any load - balanced or unbalanced. Selectable output transformer loading resistors by an internal jumper, will affect the high end frequency response. Uses a classic T4-style electro-optical attenuator to control gain with program dependent attack and release times. Very simple to operate with only two main controls, Gain and Peak Reduction. HF control can make the side-chain circuit more sensitive to mid and high frequency content. A big meter selectable to show gain reduction or output level at two different reference levels. Hardwire bypass switch for easy comparisons. XLR and TRS input and output jacks for flexible connections. Link jack and switch for connecting to another unit for stereo operation. All external controls located on the front panel. External power supply to avoid interaction with the audio circuits and transformers. Compact 2RU half rack format. Two units can be mounted with our 19-inch rack kit, the UNITE BIG (sold separately). A solid build quality that will last many years of normal use. Warranty Period 1 Year Authorized Reseller Pixel Pro Audio is an authorized Golden Age Project dealer. Shipping FAST and FREE shipping! Orders placed by 1:30 PM CST ship the same day Monday through Friday! FREE Shipping to lower 48 states Expedited shipping is available - please email for a quote In Stock Guaranteed We have the lowest order cancellation rate in the industry. We never intentionally list something on eBay that we do not have in stock at our warehouse, and as a result we cancel less than .001% of our orders per year due to being out of stock, far better than the competition. We ship orders via FedEx, UPS and USPS. With our free shipping we will choose the fastest most cost efficient way to transport the package to you. If costs are close, we will ship the fastest way possible, even if it's a little more expensive for us to do so. Some orders to larger cities, or high value orders will have a signature delivery required. Service At Pixel Pro Audio, we are musicians, engineers, and artists that are passionate about the professional audio and recording industry. Based out of Appleton, Wisconsin, we specialize in gear for the musician and music professional. We know the gear we sell, and we want to use that knowledge to help you make the best choice for your needs. When you need help with your order, we have the fastest customer service times in the industry, and no wait phone support. Simply email us any time (we even answer emails on the weekend), or call us Monday - Friday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time. Free technical support. Amazing customer service More than 20 years in business Industry best feedback rating. No matter where you look, you'll find high ratings for our business Fantastic bundle deals. Our bundles truly do save you cash! No joke, we give great value with our bundles. Looking at a used item? We take real photos of the used gear and guitars that we sell and provide accurate high resolution pictures, so you can see the condition of the item you're buying from us. It's a lot of work - but we want you to have the best buying experience possible. Have questions? Contact us for expert help and advice! Item SKU: NGAP036 WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including nickel oxide, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to: www.p65warnings.ca.gov.

Price: 499 USD

Location: Appleton, Wisconsin

End Time: 2024-12-26T21:30:05.000Z

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