{"product_id":"golden-age-project-comp554mk2-500-series-2254-vintage-style-compressor","title":"Golden Age Project COMP554MK2 500-Series 2254 Vintage Style Compressor","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe COMP-554 is a one-channel vintage style compressor for the 500-format. The signal path uses only discrete components like resistors, capacitors and transistors. The input and output are transformer balanced and the unit also uses 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.\n\nOn the contrary, the subjective sound quality delivered by vintage equipment is often preferred 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-554 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.\n\nThese characteristics have been heard on countless recordings through the years and it is a versatile sound that works very well on many sound sources and in many genres. The essence of this sound is now available at a surprisingly low cost, making it available to nearly everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage style electronics. No integrated circuits in the signal path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on a classic diode bridge design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransformer balanced input and output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepared for a Carnhill transformer upgrade (standard in the Plus version).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible control range for threshold, ratio, attack and recovery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll controls except the gain make-up one are stepped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree selectable sidechain fi lter frequencies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree fl exibel sidechain options; Internal, Insert and External.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe external sidechain I\/O is electronically balanced @ 4dBu and appears on the right slot rack connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate switches for hardwire bypass and compression out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo insert connectors for inserting the EQ-573 in the main audio and\/or sidechain signal path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeter selectable for output (two reference levels, +4 and +12 dBu) and gain reduction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePossibility to link two units for stereo operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree position Air EQ switch, Flat, +3 or +6 dB @ 30 kHz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo position output termination switch for different tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA soft start circuit that ramps up the supply voltage slowly (about 10 sec.) to avoid a power-on current surge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA great sound that suits most sound sources and genres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Golden Age Project","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48605887201433,"sku":"COMP554MK2","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0029\/6999\/3316\/files\/COMP554MK2.jpg?v=1785844481","url":"https:\/\/rectangletriangle.ca\/fr\/products\/golden-age-project-comp554mk2-500-series-2254-vintage-style-compressor","provider":"Rectangle Triangle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}