Description
The BAE 500C FET compressor is recommended for drums to bass to vocals
Based on the design of studio staple FET compressors of the ’60s and ’70s heard on countless hit records, the Bae 500C FET compressor features controls for input and output gain, plus the four selectable, time-honored compression rations of 4:1, 8:1, 12:1, and 20:1.
In addition to taming peaks, its premium components and classic circuit design add highly desireable analog warmth to your signal, making it an all-star for everything from drums to bass to vocals. Like all BAE Audio gear, the 500C is hand-wired in California to ensure the highest possible quality control.
Reasons to choose the BAE 500C
- Bringing that dynamic control and analogue character of 60s and 70s studio FET compressors to your tracks
- Ideal for adding body, strength, and character to your vocals, basses, and drums.
- Maximum compression versatility with a special filter that prevents the bass from overpowering the sound.
Features:
- FET gain reduction
- Three 2520 style opamps
- Transformer coupled output
- Feedback style peak limiter
- SC HPF
- Hard bypass
- Gain Reduction on/off
- Comp ratios: 2:1, 4:1, 8:1, 12:1, 20:1, ABI
- ABI All Buttons In
- Fully enclosed
- High quality components throughout
Specifications:
- Max Input Before Clip: +27dBu
- Noise: -82dB (+4dBu input, 1KHz, A-weighted, GR off)
- THD+N: 0.15% (+4dBu input, 1KHz, A-weighted, GR off)
- Frequency Response: +0.3dB / -0dB (10-22KHz)
- SC HPF: 6dB/octave @ 125Hz
Current Draw:
Approx 120mA/Rail
