PENNYLANE Limiter

The classic sound of the famous console limiter use on records by the Beatles and Pink Floyd, still a staple for modern records.

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Stepped switches throughout brings precision and recall-ability to users. The inclusion of 2 selectable Hi-Pass frequencies for the side-chain brings even more flexibility to tone shaping, allowing you to dial in how much bass or kick is triggering the compression. The HOLD feature acts as a fine tune threshold allowing complete control in conjunction with the stepped input switches.

The stereo/mono toggle switch allows the compressor to link the 2 channels for stereo information.

Alternatively the unit can be used in dual mono mode, for example Kick on channel 1 and Snare on channel 2.

With the addition of the THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) mode, you can also daisy chain Channel 1 into Channel 2, with CH1 in THD mode generating crunchy distortion and CH2 in COMP or LIMIT mode taming the transients and adding punch.

The Sound

This compressor shines on so many sources.

It’s well known for its sound on Drum room mics and the Drum bus, bringing the room to life and adding huge weight to Drums. Pumping guitars and smashing drums; this is an absolute go to compressor, but it also can do subtle compression on the stereo bus and piano incredibly well. The attack and release options as well as the HOLD feature allow for so much versatility on virtually any source material.

Features

-All stepped switches for precision and recall

-Dual mono or linked stereo operation

-2 selectable High Pass Filter sidechain frequencies

-HOLD rotary knob to fine tune threshold

-Stereo link switch to link settings for stereo use

-Pro audio quality Input and Output transformers

-Built with the highest quality discrete components, NO ICs!

-Faithful recreation of the original

Tech Specs

-INPUT & OUTPUT 12 position step switches

-Ratios: THD (1:1) COMP (2:1) LIMIT (20:1)

-Comp Attack: 5ms (fast) up to 50ms (slow)

-Limiter Attack: 10ms (fast) up to 100ms (slow)

-Comp Release: 20ms (fast) up to 2 secs (slow)

-Limit Release: 10ms (fast) up to 2 secs (slow)

-Sidechain High Pass Frequencies: 40, 80, 120 (Hz)

-Bypass switch: True Bypass