{"product_id":"lisson-grove-r-124","title":"Lisson Grove R-124","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLisson Grove R-124\u003c\/strong\u003e is a vintage-style tube compressor that mimics the sound of a legendary circuit with a storied past – a late-1950s American remote-cutoff tube compressor design that was highly modified by engineers at a famed British recording studio in the early-1960s. The engineers at this studio made only a handful of these units to their exacting specifications and used them extensively on most of the Beatles recordings. These original units were an integral component to the signature Beatles sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R-124 recreates the sound of a bygone era and updates it with additional functionality and modern conveniences. These updates make the R-124 ready for modern recording environments and applications while preserving the rich tube sound of the past. Each unit is hand-crafted in the USA using the highest quality components available to ensure many years of faithful service.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Input control sets the pre-compression level.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Output control attenuates the post compression output level.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe  Attack control sets the speed at which the compression reacts to the  source material.  The attack control potentiometer is also a push-pull  switch.  Pulling the switch bypasses the compression circuit, without  bypassing the other stages.  Allowing the user to employ the rich tube  sound of the R-124 without compressing the signal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe  Release control determines the speed at which the compression returns  to unity after the input signal falls below the set Threshold. The  Release control also features “Infinity” settings between each Release  setting. The “Infinity” settings exhibit an extremely long release time.  There are a variety of uses for this feature, such as using it to  “prime” the amount of compression before a take. This is done by placing  the Release control in an “Infinity” position (one click up or down  from the desired setting), having the performer play or sing a note  before recording, then switching to the desired Release setting when the  performance begins. Another use of “Infinity” would be to prevent an  increase in gain during silent passages, to maintain the desired level  and compression amount through the entire composition. The R-124 also  features a ¼” jack on the rear panel, to allow hands-free use of the  “Infinity” setting via a foot-switch.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe  Balance control provides an easy way to even out the two sides of the  gain reduction tube, thus minimizing distortion and feed-through thumps.  Simply press the front panel push-button and a pulsing sound will be  heard.  Adjust the front panel trim potentiometer until the pulsing  sound reaches the lowest possible level. The Balance control provides a  practical means of gain reduction calibration, minimizing interruption  while in session.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eO\/P Load\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe O\/P Load control adjusts  the R-124’s output impedance from 200 ohms in the control’s leftmost  position to 600 ohms in the rightmost position. The change in impedance  will result in a change in the unit’s overall tonality, with a darker  tone at 200 ohms and a slightly livelier tone at 600 ohms. This design  approach allows the user to choose the tone they desire, without  introducing any incongruous circuitry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe R-124 is equipped with a ¼” TRS jack to link units for stereo use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn analog Hoyt meter monitors gain reduction in dB.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lisson Grove","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44449343766631,"sku":"16326","price":4295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/lisson_grove_r-124_1_1_2.jpg?v=1787088634","url":"https:\/\/vintageking.mom\/products\/lisson-grove-r-124","provider":"Vintage King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}