Golden Age Audio COMP-554 MkII

344.39 GBP*

Description

Mono vintage compressor with diode bridge circuit in API 500 format. Golden Age Project COMP-554 MkII Vintage Compressor Classic mono feedback diode bridge compressor with musical vintage character Ratio between 1.5:1 and 6:1 in 5 steps 4-stage switchable side chain filter External side chain input and side chain insert Switchable Air-EQ @30kHz with +0/+3/+6dB Termination function switchable in 2 steps for interesting sound variations Stereo Link function Prepared for retrofitting with Carnhill transformers The Multifunction Compressor The Golden Age Project COMP-554 MkII is the 500-series version of the COMP-54 MkII, equipped with several additional functions. It is also a diode bridge compressor with a noble vintage character and is particularly suitable for the discreet and musical compression of already pre-compressed material. Especially in a 2-pack the COMP-554 MkII unfolds its full effect when used on a stereo bus and is a relatively inexpensive alternative to the extremely expensive hardware of other manufacturers. If you want to upgrade the sound of your COMP-554 MkII, you can also upgrade it with Carnhill transformers, which promise a fatter sound with a clearer top end. Extensive additional equipment In addition to the characteristic compressor functions (attack, release, ratio, threshold), the COMP-554 MkII offers an extensive side-chain function, an air EQ and an adjustable terminating resistor (TERM). Not only can an external control signal be applied to the detector path, it also features a 3-stage filter with 50, 100 and even 7000Hz cutoff frequency as well as a side chain insert that allows the detector signal to be processed quite freely with an external EQ. The Air-EQ is something special for a compressor and with its characteristic frequency of approx. 30kHz it raises the highest top end of the material very gently, which creates a subtly present sound impression. Finally, the TERM function can be used to change the overall tonal character of the compressor.