Sound Pure's Take
From Alta Moda Audio
The Hippo is based on a VCA topology made popular in highly successful recording consoles of the 1980's, but includes many modern features not found on typical bus compressors.
Features
- Dual high resolution meters
- Unique Side chain linking
- Built-in Blend control
- Handmade in USA
Wide Control Ranges
The Hippo features extended attack, release and ratio settings for wider control ranges. Selected controls are continuously-variable for enhanced resolution and versatility.
- Enhanced Bass Control
- Six-position High Pass Filter on side chain for better control of bass-heavy material.
- Warmth Control
- Six-position Warmth control adds rich harmonic distortion to fatten tracks.
Dual/Stereo Detectors
Unique channel linking options allow for better control of stereo imaging, including the ability to run the channel detectors independently of one another (Dual mode).
- High Resolution Metering
- Dual, 20-segment gain-reduction meters monitor both detectors with 1dB resolution.
- Blend Control
- Blend control allows varying the output between dry and compressed signal for more subtle compression effects.
- Hard Wire Bypass
- Gold-contact relays completely remove unit from signal path when bypassed.
Manuals & documents
Free 3-Year Warranty
Sound Pure stands behind our products. Free three-year warranty on this item. Coverage exclusions live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
Level of support and expertise that simply isn't available at big-box megastores. Read the warranty →
Returns
Not eligible for Try Before You Buy or the 48-hour approval period. Standard return policy applies — see Terms & Conditions, Section 18 for details.
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