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The included diode bridge bus compressor needs little introduction, as it’s the same compressor found in the multi
award-nominated Heritage Audio Successor. Diode bridge compression, a 60 year old patent, took on a whole new life
with the expanded features and incredibly fast Attack & Release times of the Successor.
Unlike vintage diode bridge
designs, the compressor in the
BRITSTRIP
has a range of release times that goes from ultra-fast, FET like values, to
very slow, VCA like gentle timings, making this unit arguably one of the most versatile tracking compressors to date.
A blend circuit with ON/OFF function makes parallel compression an easy option and something sure to be used
frequently as there is immediate access to this feature
. Providing you with plenty of control, the BRITSTRIP can give
instruments that “record-ready” sound, giving them a finished “real-time feel” as they are being recorded.
To make things even more versatile, a complex side chain filter has been implemented, departing from the traditional
high pass one.
This provides plenty of flexibility, with 5 frequency options and an external side chain input for even more
precise control. And if that weren’t enough, 2 BRITSTRIPs can have their compressors linked for the ultimate stereo
tracking solution.
COMPRESSOR CONTROLS:
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DYN IN: Activates the compression section.
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DYN PRE EQ: Places the compression section ahead of the EQ.
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GAIN MAKEUP: Recovers gain from 0 to 20 dB.
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RATIO: 1.5:1, 2:1, 4:1, 6:1, 10:1.
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THRESHOLD: From -20 to +20 dBu.
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RELEASE: 50, 100, 200, 400 ms and AUTO.
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ATTACK FAST: Activates the faster attack.
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SIDECHAIN FILTER: OFF, 50 and 100 High Pass Filter, 800 and 3k Peak, and 5k High Cut Filter.
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BLEND: From fully DRY to fully WET.
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BLEND ON: Activates the blend circuit.
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VU/GR: Meter activity either Gain reduction or output level.
The BRITSTRIP allows for flexible compression and equalizer routing. EQ’ing pre-compression makes the
compression detector more sensitive to the boosted frequencies and less sensitive to those cut. Inversely, EQ´ing
post compression makes the detector circuit insensitive to the EQ settings allowing you to mould your signals
even more.
