From Eventide
More than a Compressor
The 50th anniversary Model 2830*Au Omnipressor® is a professional-quality dynamic modifier, combining the functions of an analog compressor, expander, noise gate, and limiter in one convenient package. Its dynamic reversal feature makes high-level input signals lower than corresponding low-level inputs. Musically, this reverses the attack-decay envelope of plucked strings, drums, and similar instruments and gives the effect of “talking backward” when applied to a voice signal.
The new 50th anniversary hardware reissue incorporates professional Lundahl transformers on both input and output, a switchable active-balanced side-chain, stereo and master linking capability and a mix control for parallel compression applications. Balanced/unbalanced XLR and TRS options are provided throughout.
Features
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Switchable External Side-chain — fully integrated version of the original
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Mix/Blend Control — allows for built-in parallel compression
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Configurable Stereo/Master Linking — useful for bus compression and multi-channel dynamics processing
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Dynamics Processing — capable of creating otherworldly sounds
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Dynamic Reversal — the first of its kind, soft signals come out loud and loud signals come out quiet, simulating tape reversal, a near unique attribute of this versatile compressor
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Function Control — sets a ratio over a continuous range allowing extreme expansion, to infinite compression, and is even able to push further into dynamic reversal
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Variable Control of attack and release time
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Variable Control of maximum gain and maximum attenuation
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Gating — amplitudes of signals that fall below a set threshold are ‘squooshed’
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Expansion — widen a signal’s dynamic range, louder gets louder, softer gets softer
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Compression offers variable control of compression ratio
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Infinite Compression — if you want everything to come out at the same level, this is the feature for you
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Limiting — a fast, versatile limiter, useful for maintaining a loud sound
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Intuitive Interface — clean and easy to operate
- Analogue Audio I/O
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- Line Input: Transformer-coupled, balanced XLR and TRS 1/4
- Line Output: Transformer-coupled, balanced XLR and TRS 1/4
- Side-chain Input: Active balanced XLR and TRS 1/4
- Side-chain Output: Active balanced XLR and TRS 1/4
- Link Input: Control voltage, TS 1/4
- Link Output: Control voltage, TS 1/4
- Audio Specs
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- Input/Output Levels: Balanced or unbalanced, +20dB max
- Gain Range: -30dB to +30dB
- Input Impedance: 25 kOhms, transformer-coupled
- Output Impedance: 80 Ohms, transformer-coupled
Free 3-Year Warranty
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Returns
This item is not eligible for the Try-Before-You-Buy 48-hour audition. Standard return policy applies — see Terms & Conditions, Section 18 for details.
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