Golden Age Project COMP-3A Vintage Style Optical Compressor
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Description
The Golden Age Project COMP-3A is a single-channel vintage-style optical compressor/leveler with a fully discrete signal path and transformer-balanced input and output. Gain reduction uses a classic T4-style electro-optical attenuator with program-dependent attack and release. Two main controls, Gain and Peak Reduction, keep operation simple for vocals, bass, guitars, and mix bus leveling.
Controls and Metering
A sidechain HF control increases sensitivity to mid and high frequencies. The large meter switches between gain reduction and output level at two reference levels. Hardwire bypass, front-panel stereo link with a rear Link jack, and Normal/Mod gain options (with 50/30 switch) give practical studio flexibility. An internal jumper sets output transformer loading to shape the high end.
Specifications
- Type: Solid-state electro-optical compressor / leveler
- Channels: 1
- Gain reduction: T4-style electro-optical attenuator, program-dependent attack and release
- Main controls: Gain, Peak Reduction
- Ratio modes: Compress approx. 4:1; Limit approx. 10:1
- Sidechain: HF sensitivity control; stereo link via rear jack and front switch
- Meter: Gain reduction or output level (two reference levels)
- Bypass: Hardwire
- Inputs: XLR and 1/4" TRS (parallel)
- Outputs: XLR and 1/4" TRS (parallel)
- Other I/O: 1/4" Link
- Signal path: Discrete; no ICs; transformer-balanced I/O
- Power: External 24V AC supply (included)
- Form factor: 2RU half-rack (pairs in UNITE BIG)
- Dimensions: Front panel 215 x 88 mm (8.5 x 3.5 in); depth 200 mm (7.9 in)
- Weight: 3.6 kg (7.9 lb)
In the Box
- Golden Age Project COMP-3A
- External 24V AC power supply