Studio compressors user reviews

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 …

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…

(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…

If anyone has ever used this unit they will tell you it’s the best compressor ever made. Both the Fairchild 660(mono) and 670(stereo) are considered the King and Queen of all compressors. It was inve…

The Purple Audio MC-77 is a compressor and limiter that is modeled after Universal Audio's 1176 classic compressor. The unit is analog and has XLR connectors in the back. It is a rackable compressor …

The dbx 160X is an analog compressor/limiter. It has XLR connections in the back and is rackable - it will take up a single rack space. The metering is smartly made and the bright LEDs help you to se…

The dbx 166XL is a compressor - limiter - gate in the form of a rackmountable piece of outboard gear. It is an analog piece of equipment and it has both XLR microphone inputs and outputs and has 1/4 …

The FMR Audio RNC1773 (Really Nice Compressor) is a single channel analog compressor. It has 1/4 inch inputs and outputs in the back and also a 1/4 inch output for a sidechain. It is not rackable, bu…

The dbx 266XL is an analog compressor/gate in the form of a rackable piece of outboard gear. It has two channels and will take up one rack space. It can't be edited digitally and can only be controll…

The Empirical Labs Distressor EL8-X is a hardware single channel compressor. I believe that it is analog and has nice LED metering that makes your signal easy to follow. It has XLR inputs and outputs…

The Urei/JBL LA-4 Black is a single channel hardware compressor. It is an analog pedal and I'm not sure what type of connections it has. It is a rackable unit but only takes up half a side of a 2U ra…

I had no trouble installing the Waves Ltd. L2 Ultramaximizer on my machine. It was as straight forward as installing any plug-in that I have. I also had no compatibility issues at all. I never had a …

The Tube Tech LCA2B is a dual channel compressor. It is analog and has tubes in it. I believe there are XLR inputs and outputs in the back. It is a rackable effect unit and each has a digital meter. …

The Urei LA3A is an analog compressor that will fit in half of a rack space. I'm not sure what kind of connection types there are. UTILIZATION The configuration of the LA3A is as simple as any comp…

The Urei/Jbl teletronix LA2A is a leveling amplifier also known as a compressor. It is an analog piece of equipment and cannot be controlled by any digital means. I believe that there are XLR connect…

The Summit TLA-100A is a single channel analog compressor. I believe it has XLR connections and it is rackable. UTILIZATION The use of the TLA-100A couldn't be easier - it has two knobs for compres…

The Tube Tech CL1A is a single channel compressor that is analog and is tube based. It is rackable and has XLR connections. The all tube and analog inlay of this unit makes for a great warmth and ful…

The Tube Tech CL2A is a rackable dual channel compressor. It is an analog piece of outboard gear with tubes in it. The connections in back are XLR. UTILIZATION The set up is standard for outboard g…

The Urei 1176LN is a rackable analog compressor, widely considered one of the best compressors around. There are XLR connections in the back of it. The effects can be edited with the control knobs an…

The dbx 165 A is a rackable single channel compressor and it is analog piece of gear. I'm not sure about the connections as it is an older piece of gear and the one I use has been modded to have exte…

(Originally written by Raven Circle/translated from Audiofanzine FR) Connections: stereo inputs and outputs via XLR and jacks Pure German analog technology UTILIZATION Ultra easy to use …

(Originally written by rroland/translated from Audiofanzine FR) Stereo or dual-mono Neve compressor. Note that several models are available: 33609, 33609J and JD. All of them are solid-state. 2U rac…

This unit has everything that you need to master your mix, or compress individual tracks before mixing your total project. Price paid: $75 USD UTILIZATION If you understand gates, and compressors …

The Behringer COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 total dynamic control. It has a compressor—plus a voice-adaptive de-esser, a new dynamic enhancer, authentic tube emulation and more. This compressor can give yo…

This unit is a fantastic analog outboard compressor. It has very editable controls, so you can easily customize your compression to the source material. There are standard 1/4" connections for…