{"product_id":"golden-age-project-comp-54-single-channel-vintage-style-compressor-used","title":"Golden Age Project COMP-54 Single-channel Vintage Style Compressor (USED)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN GOOD CONDITION, ONLY COMES WITH THE POWER SUPPLY. DOES HAVE A FEW SCRATCHES (SEE PICTURES).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe COMP-54 is a one-channel vintage style compressor. The signal path uses only discrete components like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eresistors, capacitors and transistors. The input and output are transformer balanced and the unit also uses a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethird interstage transformer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the way audio components were built before integrated circuits became available. IC´s are small and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003echeap and they are widely used in most modern designs. It is clear though that audio components built with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emodern technology doesn´t always provide the best perceived sound quality or character that the modern \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003euser desires.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the contrary, the subjective sound quality delivered by vintage equipment is often preferred over the one \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edelivered by modern units. This is the reason why so many vintage audio components are cloned and produced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eagain and also why the vintage originals are often very expensive on the second hand market. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe class-A circuit used in the COMP-54 is similar to the one in the classic 2254 compressor that was designed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein 1969. It quickly became a legend due to it´s totally unique sound character that is warm, smooth, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esweet and musical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese characteristics have been heard on countless recordings through the years and it is a versatile sound \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethat works very well on many sound sources and in many genres. The essence of this sound is now available \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eat a surprisingly low cost, making it available to nearly everyone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage style electronics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased on classic diode bridge designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransformer balanced I\/O´s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrepared for transformer upgrade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlexible control range for Ratio, Attack and Release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll controls except the Gain make-up one are stepped.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree selectable Sidechain filter frequencies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate Bypass and Compression IN\/OUT switches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeter selectable for Output and Gain Reduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePossibility to Link two units for stereo operation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparate in- and output XLR and TRS jacks for flexible connections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack panel switch for 600 Ohm termination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExternal power power supply to avoid interaction with the audio circuitry and the transformers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat sound that suits most sound sources and genres.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA solid build quality that will last many years of normal use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Golden Age Project","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43185515724879,"sku":"COMP-54-USED","price":550.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/9466\/9382\/files\/1000003622_48199d9b-3c95-4dde-b5b5-115efe6f5951.jpg?v=1759246205","url":"https:\/\/shop.musicredone.com\/products\/golden-age-project-comp-54-single-channel-vintage-style-compressor-used","provider":"RedOne Music Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}