Buzz Audio Essence
500 Series Opto-Compressor
The Buzz Audio Elixir is a True Class A Optical Compressor with differential drive sidechain. It will take two spaces in a 500 series rack. Great for vocal tracking.
FEATURES
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API 500VPR Series rack module format - plug in and play!
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Advanced analogue technology - not a clone or copy of products from the past.
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Powerful fully discrete hi-bias, wide bandwidth, differential Class A amplifiers.
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Passive transformer coupled input, transformer coupled output
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Side chain insert point
- Side chain monitor selector
- On board side chain EQ
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Unique Differential Drive Side Chain design
- May be linked to multiple Essence units within one rack
- Switchable 10 segment VU meter
SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Response with no gain reduction = 14Hz to 107kHz, +/- 1.5dB
Maximum Input Level = +25dBu
Maximum Output Level = +27dBu
Total Harmonic Distortion
Measured at 0dBu input, no gain reduction, make up Gain 0dB
100Hz = 0.1%, 1kHz = 0.015%, 10kHz = 0.002%
Measured at +10dBu input, 20dB gain reduction, make up Gain +15dB, Attack AUTO, Release 16
100Hz = 0.1%, 1kHz = 0.015%, 10kHz = 0.005%
Residual Noise = -95dB A wtg, 150ohm source Z, make up Gain 0dB
Make up Gain Range = 0dB to +15dB
Maximum Available Gain Reduction = 25dB
S/C HI EQ Boost/Cut = 8dB @ 10kHz
S/C LO EQ Boost/Cut = 8dB @ 100Hz
Main Audio Input Impedance = 20k ohms, bal or unbal
Main Output Impedance = 100 ohms bal or unbal
Sidechain Send Output Impedance = 100 ohms unbal
Sidechain Return Input Impedance = 44k ohms bal or unbal
Sidechain Max Input/Output Levels = +22dBu
Size = (3"Wx5.25"H). Fits 2 spaces in API* 500VPR Series rack format
Power requirements = 120mA +/- 15-18 volts DC, as supplied by rack power supply.
