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AML 54F50 500 Series Compressor/Limiter

500 Series compressor/limiter
MFR# AML-16-022

Product Description

The AML 54F50 is a Class A, compressor and limiter module which occupies three slots in a 500 series rack. Fully populated with Carnhill transformers to achieve its distinctive classic sound, this high-end hand-built British module provides an affordable solution for the modern cost conscious studio.

Features:
  • Classic 4 stage (Class A) amplifier, 4 transformer design
  • All discrete component (no surface mount devices)
  • Entirely hand assembled and tested in the England to exacting quality standards
  • Line Input: Carnhill transformer balanced (Mu-metal screened Classic VTB9046), 10k Input Impedance
  • Interstage: Carnhill Mu-metal screened Classic VTB9045 and VTB9046
  • Line Output: Carnhill transformer balanced (Classic full size output transformer)
  • Compressor: (Class A) amplifier design
    • Ratio 1.5:1, 2:1, 3:1, 4:1 & 6:1
    • Dual attack speeds (Fast = 5mS, Slow = 25mS)
    • Make-up gain 0dB to 20dB in 2dB steps
    • Recovery (release) 400mS, 800mS, 1.6S & Auto
    • Threshold –20dBu to +10dBu
  • Limiter: (Class A) amplifier design
    • Dual attack speeds (Fast = 100uS, Slow = 5mS)
    • Recovery (release) 100mS, 200mS, 800mS & Auto
    • Threshold +4dBu to +12dBu (in 1dB steps)
  • Stereo link via either the backplane edge connector, an XLR or both
  • Illuminated meter selectable for input, output or gain reduction metering
  • Power-off signal bypass
  • Entirely stainless steel chassis
  • Total current consumption 150mA (per unit)
These are the default factory settings however the:
  • Compressor “Fast” may be internally jumper selected to 0.5mS
  • Compressor “Slow” may be internally jumper selected to 50mS
  • Limiter “Fast” may be internally jumper selected to 1mS
  • Limiter “Slow” may be internally jumper selected to 25mS

Product Specifications

Condition New
Tube or Solid State Solid State
Channels Single-Channel
Chassis Module
Module Type 500 Series
Module Slot Count 3 Slots
Digital I/O No

Product Reviews

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Compression is great, closest thing I’ve found to a 2254.

By Thomas L on August 4, 2022

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