{"product_id":"golden-age-project-comp54-mk3-single-channel-vintage-style-compressor","title":"Golden Age Project COMP54-MK3 Single Channel Vintage Style Compressor","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe COMP-54 is a one-channel vintage style Compressor. The signal path uses only discrete components like resistors, capacitors and transistors. The line input and output are transformer balanced and the unit also has a third interstage transformer.\n\nThis is the way audio components were built before integrated circuits became available. IC´s are small and cheap and they are widely used in most modern designs. It is clear though that audio components built with modern technology doesn´t always provide the best perceived sound quality or character that the modern user desires. On the contrary, the subjective sound quality delivered by vintage equipment is often prefered over the one delivered by modern units. This is the reason why so many vintage audio components are cloned and produced again and also why the vintage originals are often very expensive on the second hand market.\n\nThe class-A circuit used in the COMP-54 is similar to the one in the classic 2254 compressor that was designed in 1969. It quickly became a legend due to it´s totally unique sound character that is warm, smooth, sweet and musical. These characteristics have been heard on countless recordings through the years and it is a versatile sound that works very well on most sound sources and in most genres. The essence of this sound is now available at a surprisingly low cost, making it available to nearly everyone.\n\nThe COMP-54 uses a diode bridge as the gain control element, a method that is revered for its smooth way of operation. Some of the most sought after vintage compressor designs, like the 2254, 2264, 33609, Siemens™ and EMI™ used the same basic design.\n\nThe controls in the COMP-54 are very flexible covering broad ranges of Ratio, Attack and Release times, including two Auto positions. All controls except the Gain make-up one are stepped for easy resetting and stereo matching.\nThere are three selectable sidechain high pass filter frequencies available to handle special situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage style electronics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on classic diode bridge designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransformer balanced I\/O´s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepared for transformer upgrade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible control range for Ratio, Attack and Release.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll controls except the Gain make\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eup one are stepped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree selectable Sidechain filter frequencies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate Bypass and Compression IN\/OUT switches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeter selectable for Output and Gain Reduction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePossibility to Link two units for stereo operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate in and output XLR and TRS jacks for flexible connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack panel switch for 600 Ohm termination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal power power supply to avoid interaction with the audio circuitry and the transformers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat sound that suits most sound sources and genres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA solid build quality that will last many years of normal use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Golden Age Project","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48605887168665,"sku":"COMP54-MK3","price":599.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0029\/6999\/3316\/files\/COMP54-MK3.jpg?v=1785844481","url":"https:\/\/rectangletriangle.ca\/fr\/products\/golden-age-project-comp54-mk3-single-channel-vintage-style-compressor","provider":"Rectangle Triangle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}