Buzz Audio SOC-M Matering Optical Compressor
Description
A precision stereo optical compressor optimized for analogue mastering featuring a mid side matrix and a balanced side chain insert point.
Controls and Functions:
• DRIVE - 24 position Elma switch that sets the amount of compression.
• OUTPUT dB - 24 position Elma switch that adds gain at the output to correct for lost level.
• ATTACK - rotary switch with 1mS, 10mS, 25mS, 50mS selections and the excellent AUTO mode.
• RATIO - rotary switch with 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, 6:1 and 10:1 selections - all soft knee characteristic.
• RELEASE - rotary switch with 100mS, 200mS, 400mS, 800mS 1600mS selections and our superb AUTO mode.
• BYPASS - hard wire unit bypass to compare compressed and uncompressed signals.
• METER - switches the VU meter between input/output levels or amount of compression.
• S.C. HPF - inserts a 170Hz high pass filter into the side chain for added bass punch.
• S.C. INSERT - engage the external side chain insert point and monitor the side chain signal.
• LINK A/B - joins the side chain of each channel for stereo operation with "soft" tracking.
• There is also a locking toggle to select STEREO or MID-SIDE mode and a handy POWER on/off switch.
Specifications:
• Maximum Line Input Level; +32dBu
• Maximum Line Output Level; +27dBu
• Maximum Input/Output Level Side Chain Insert; +22dBu
• Noise; -95dBu Stereo Mode, -90dBu M/S Mode (measured with no make up gain and A Weighted).
• Gain; variable from 0dB to +15dB
• Frequency Response (transformer output version); 3Hz to 120kHz measured with +10dB gain and no gain reduction.
• Harmonic Distortion; No gain reduction 0.08% @ 100Hz, 0.025% @ 1kHz, 0.02% @ 10kHz, 0.05% @ 100kHz
• Harmonic Distortion; With 20dB gain reduction (Attack AUTO, Release 16) 0.1% @ 100Hz, 0.06% @ 1kHz, 0.04% @ 10kHz
• Harmonic Distortion; With 20dB gain reduction (Attack AUTO, Release AUTO) 2% @ 100Hz
• Standard Operating Level; +4dBu = 0 VU meter display.
• Size 2 Unit 19" rack mount, (482Wx88Hx300D).
• Power requirements; 230V/115V selectable, IEC detachable power cable.
• Shipping weight; 8kgs
*specifications are typical of a production unit and are subject to change without notice.