
Summit TLA-50 - moosers's review
The Summit TLA-50 is a single channel compressor that is semi-modeled after the classic LA-2A. It has XLR and 1/4 inch connections for input and output as well as a 1/4 inch output for a side chain.…

Empirical Labs Fatso jr EL7 - moosers's review
The Empirical Labs EL7 Fatso is a unique piece of outboard gear that has analog hardware, although this analog section is controlled by a digital interface. This will help to transform your digital …

Chandler Limited Germanium Compressor - moosers's review
The Chandler Limited Germanium Compressor is a single channel dynamic processor. It has XLR connections in the back that make it easy to hook up to a console or audio interface and is an all analog …

PreSonus Comp 16 - moosers's review
The Presonus Comp 16 is a uniquely designed compressor that is easy to use overall. It is an analog unit and has both 1/4 inch and XLR connections, so you can use either an instrument or a mic with …

AMS-Neve 33609 - moosers's review
The Neve 33609 is a dual channel compressor and limiter. I'm not sure what type of connections it has because the one I have used is already racked within a rack space. It will take up two rack spa…

Chandler Limited TG 1 - moosers's review
The Chandler Limited TG 1 is a dual channel compressor and limiter designed for uses of all types in the recording studio. It is an all analog unit and I believe it has XLR connections but I'm not s…

Spectra Sonics 610 - moosers's review
The Spectrasonics 610 is a single channel compressor in the form of a rack mountable piece of outboard gear. It is an analog unit and I'm not sure what type of connections it has the one that I have…

Peavey VC-L 2 Compressor - moosers's review
The Peavey VC-L 2 Compressor is a dual channel compressor that has XLR and ¼ inch connections and will take up two rack spaces in your standard rack. It can be powered by a standard power chord and …

Alto Professional Alpha Comp - moosers's review
The Alto Alpha Comp is a digital single channel compressor that models its sound after a wide array of different classic sounds. It has 1/4 inch inputs and outputs in the back and is not a rackable …

Empirical Labs Distressor EL8-S - mooseherman's review
This outboard compressor is all analog. It can be racked easily (takes two rack spaces, being stereo) and works similarly to most outboard compressors. There are two 1/4' ins (dual mono or stereo). G…

Joemeek MC2 - moosers's review
The Joe Meek MC2 is a stereo optical compressor that is suitable for all sorts of instruments and applications. It has 1/4 inch connections for both channels and is powered by the specific power supp…

Joemeek C2 - moosers's review
The Joe Meek C2 is an analog stereo compressor that is pretty simple in make up. It has two inputs and two outputs and is not a rackable unit - it is about the size of half of a single rack space uni…

FMR Audio RNLA7239 - moosers's review
The FMR Audio RNLA7239, which stands for "Really Nice Leveling Amplifier" is a single channel compressor that has 1/4 connections and is all analog based. It is not a rack mountable piece o…

Avalon AD2044 - moosers's review
The Avalon AD2044 is a dual channel compressor made with all class A circuits that has XLR connections for both channels and is a rack mountable unit that will take up two rack spaces. UTILIZATION …

Avalon Vt-747sp - moosers's review
The Avalon VT-747 is a single channel strip that contains a high end pre-amp as well as a compressor and a graphic equalizer. It is an all analog unit that is tube based in terms of power. It has X…

Universal Audio 2-1176 - moosers's review
The Universal Audio 2-1176 is a dual channel compressor, that although looks a bit different from the original 1176s, is the same in make up and sound. It is an all analog unit that has XLR inputs an…

Tube-Tech CL1B - moosers's review
The Tube Tech CL1B is a single channel compressor that is all analog and is a tube based dynamic processor. It has XLR connections in the back and is a rack mountable unit that will take up two rack …

Valley People Gain Brain II - moosers's review
The Valley Audio Gain Brain II is a single channel compressor that is often found within the Valley Audio lunch box rack. It is an all analog unit and it has the capabilities to be placed within the …

Focusrite MixMaster - moosers's review
The Focusrite Mix Master is a stereo mastering piece of outboard gear that contains a dynamic processor (stereo spectral compressor), an equalizer, a stereo expander and an output section. It is an a…

Valley Audio Dynamite - moosers's review
The Valley Audio Dynamite is an analog two channel compressor that has XLR connections in the back and has a pretty basic set up in terms of compressors. It is a rackable piece of gear, and will take…

Valley People Kepex II - moosers's review
The Valley People Audio Kepex II is a single channel compressor, but is usually seen in a rack like the one in the picture with a few other modules, as it is powered by the external casing. The Kepex…

Smart Research C2M Stereo Compressor - moosers's review
The Smart Research C2M Stereo Compressor is a dual channel compressor, but only has controls for the stereo pair. It is an analog unit and has XLR connections in the back. It is a rackable unit and w…

Altec Lansing 1591A - moosers's review
The Altec Lansing 1591 A is a hardware compressor. It has XLR connections in the back and is quite easy to follow in general. It is an all analog unit, and it is a rackable effect, that will take up …

SSL XLogic G Series Compressor - moosers's review
The SSL XLogic G Series Stereo Compressor is an analog compressor that emulates the compressors on the SSL G series consoles. I believe it has XLR connections and also 1/4 inch, but I'm not sure as t…

Behringer Tube Composer T1952 - Audiofanzine FR's review
(Originally written by Yvo2000/translated from Audiofanzine FR) Analog dynamics processor with tube output stage. UTILIZATION Comprehensive controls that allow you to adjust all parameter…