AwTAC launches a compressor in 500 format

The AwTAC Channel Compressor is a 500 model inspired by vintage compressors. The mono FET comp includes a line amp for parallel compression.

• The front panel presents the following controls:
• Drive knob: adjust the amount of amp sent to the compression circuit
• Reduction control: adjusts the amount of compression applied to the input signal
• Release control with times between 75ms and 3.4 seconds
• Blend knob: adjusts the output level for the parallel compression circuit, with up to +9dB of gain
• Output level
• High-pass filter switch at 375Hz with a slope of 6dB/octave
• Attack switch with three positions for fast (1.5ms), medium (15ms) of slow (40ms) attack
• Auto switch enable the circuit of automatic release, which disables the Release knob
• Relay-controlled bypass
• 8-segment gain reduction LED meter (in dB)
• Max output level: +18dBu
• Discrete design
• Assembled in the USA

Note that the Channel Compressor can be linked for stereo operation.

The price of this 500 module is $1099. Full details are available at awtac.com.