Recording studios often use rackmount "vocal channels," namely a mic
preamp, compressor, and EQ all in one unit as a front end for vocal
recording.
The Diamond Compressor is Diamond's take
on a guitar channel: a dynamics and tone shaping tool for live and
studio use, with low-noise, ultra-linear signal buffering, smooth
opto-based compression, and a versatile 'tilt' EQ that musically shifts
overall frequency balance. All in a user-friendly 3-control package -
just Comp, EQ and Volume.
Features:
- Vactrol opto-isolator variable resistance path as used in
high-end studio compressors for smooth attack and decay characteristics
while preserving initial signal transients
- Premium audio
components, including 2% polypropylene capacitors,1% metal film
resistors and a pro audio grade opamp (Diamond's signal path opamp alone
costs 8 to 10 times what the industry norm uses)
- Post-compressor
'tilt' EQ provides a very musical tailoring of frequency response -
seamlessly transition from a darker jazz voicing to a brighter jangle,
with flat frequency response at the center detent position
- Double
filtering stage in side chain to eliminate low frequency modulation
while preserving fast compression response
- Dual AC
capacitive coupling paths for improved transient response
- Bi-color
LED provides visual indication of depth of compression
- True
bypass signal path
- Battery or standard negative tip 9V DC
adapter operation, can be powered from 9 to 18 V negative tip
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