Tubessence is a true tube circuitwhich provides that "vintage" tube sound without high the heat, bulk, short life, fragility, and sonic variability found in traditional tube designs.
Easyrider is an Automatic mode that actually works, consisting of the Wave dependent Compressorª (WDC) circuit which takes the guesswork out of compressing individual instruments and vocals especially in live mixes. WDC automatically adjusts attack and release times according to the complexity of the program material. Its No-Kneeª compression curve makes the transition into compression virtually invisible.
In the Manual mode, the Model 661 provides the full complement of compressor adjustments such as Ratio, Attack, and Release, for maximum flexibility. Express yourself and get those "punch", "slap", "fat", "pump", and "squeeze" sounds fast and clean.
The 661 includes the patented High Frequency Expander¨ (HFX) which decompresses high frequencies, with user-adjustable ratio and corner frequency. Add "life" and "air" to your compressed signals without fear of background noise pumping.
The Spectral Phase Refractorª restores clarity and punch to your tracks. Bass frequencies are more defined with more apparent power. Higher frequencies also seem to gain more detail and presence.
Use the Model 661 to control dynamics for mixdowns, protect your sound system's loudspeakers from transients and distortion or shape the sound of individual instruments and vocals. Compress dynamic levels without fear of reducing frequency response. Whatever type of dynamics control you're looking for, it can be done with the Model 661 Tube Compressor / Limiter Expressor¨.
Applications
- Music Production - Improve the sound on individual instruments, vocals and mixes
- Sound Reinforcement - A roadable tube compressor/limiter in only one rack space
- Broadcast & Post Production - A great vocal processor and a powerful studio tool
- Project Studios - Improve the sound of digital recorders and workstations
- Musicians - The ultimate compressor for the professional guitar, bass, keyboard instrument rig
Features
- Auto or full Manual operation. In Auto mode, compression parameters constantly change for best sound
- A true tube circuit (Tubessence) in the output stage for a "warm", "live" and "full" sound
- HFX allows the use of high compression ratios without the loss of high frequencies
- SPR increases the apparent bass energy level, without amplitude equalization or bass boost
- Use Sidechain Access sends jacks for creative processing (de-essing and ducking)
- Stereo, dual mono or master/ slave operation for total flexibility
