Golden Age Project COMP-3A Jr Vintage Style Optical Compressor
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Description
The Golden Age Project COMP-3A Jr is a single-channel vintage-style optical compressor/leveler in a compact 1RU quarter-rack chassis. The discrete signal path uses transformer-balanced input and output. An integrated optocoupler handles gain reduction, with Gain Makeup and Gain Reduction as the two primary controls.
Timing and Sidechain
A three-position TIME switch selects attack/release combinations: A is the fastest (LA-3A-like), B is slower (similar to the full-size COMP-3A), and C is slower still. Internal jumpers can lengthen timing on B and C. A selectable sidechain high-pass filter (-3 dB at 250 Hz, 6 dB/octave) reduces low-frequency triggering. Hardwire bypass and a rear Link jack support A/B checks and stereo pairs.
Specifications
- Type: Solid-state electro-optical compressor / leveler
- Channels: 1
- Gain reduction: Integrated optocoupler; fastest attack about 1 ms
- Main controls: Gain Makeup, Gain Reduction
- Timing: 3-position TIME switch (A / B / C); internal jumpers extend B and C
- Sidechain HPF: Selectable, -3 dB at 250 Hz, 6 dB/octave
- Max output level: 25 dBu
- Max compression: About 20 dB at +4 dBu input
- Makeup gain: About 24 dB above 0 dB gain setting
- Meter: LED bar, gain reduction or output level (0 VU about +4 dBu)
- Bypass: Hardwire
- Inputs: XLR and 1/4" TRS (parallel)
- Outputs: XLR and 1/4" TRS (parallel)
- Other I/O: Link jack (TS cable for stereo link)
- Signal path: Discrete main path; transformer-balanced I/O
- Power: External 24V AC supply (included)
- Form factor: 1RU quarter-rack (up to four in UNITE MKII)
- Dimensions: 121 mm W x 44 mm H (4.75 x 1.75 in); 1U quarter-rack
- Weight: 1.4 kg (3.1 lb)
In the Box
- Golden Age Project COMP-3A Jr
- External 24V AC power supply