{"product_id":"daking-comp-ii-stereo-vca-compressor","title":"Daking COMP II Stereo VCA Compressor","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDaking COMP II\u003c\/strong\u003e is a handmade compressor\/limiter designed to be easy to use and sound like much more expensive comp\/limiters. Built right here in the USA, it offers better sounding compression on all kinds of sources in the studio. Whether in the hands of a highly experienced engineer who needs fast workflow, or a novice who is not sure how to best set up a compressor, the COMP II gives professional results without a big learning curve.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWith big old-style analog meters and a simple setup, the COMP II is easy to understand and easy to use. Designed carefully by Geoff Daking and Dave Thibodeau to behave well on a variety of real in-studio applications, it may challenge your notions of how good a two-knob compressor can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe two channel, electronically balanced COMP II, can operate in dual mono or stereo linked mode for a beautiful stereo image. In dual mono it acts like two independent mono compressors for use on two different - perhaps unrelated - sources. There is no master channel in stereo mode. Each channel retains its independent control.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Daking Comp II is a complex design that employs a unique method of gain reduction using a VCA like a FET. This maintains the unique Daking sound of legacy compressors. Unlike most VCA designs, ours uses feedback gain reduction, a peak detector and an all-discrete Class A follower.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe outboard power supply makes sure this unit is quiet and usable around the world on any voltage. Switches are illuminated, making it easy to see what’s “on” in a dark room. The rear panel offers XLR electronically balanced inputs and electronically balanced XLR\/¼” TRS outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePurely analog, it’s so easy to get a sound you love. This compressor may easily become your favorite.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 id=\"toc_0\"\u003eVariable Parameters:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThreshold: Determines the level at which the compressor begins to work\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eRatio: The slope of the gain reduction, compress is a low ratio good for general gain reduction, while Limit presents more of a “brick wall” to the signal\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAttack: The speed with which the compressor begins to react, slow allows transients, like the attack of drums, to pass while compressing the back end, fast will remove transients\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eRelease: Determines how quickly the compressor \"lets go,\" fast is self-explanatory; Auto reacts to both the level of the signal and it’s duration; Small peaks will release quickly, while long and loud signals will release much more slowly\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMake-up Gain: Compensates for any gain lost in compression - for serious rock stars, note the output goes to 11!\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Daking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44450587869287,"sku":"140020","price":1599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/daking-comp-ii_140020_1.jpg?v=1787093656","url":"https:\/\/vintageking.mom\/products\/daking-comp-ii-stereo-vca-compressor","provider":"Vintage King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}