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Dramastic Audio Obsidian 500 Series Stereo Bus Compressor

Stereo bus compressor for the API 500 format
MFR# Obsidian 500 Stereo Compressor
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Product Description

Features:

  • TXIO enhanced transformer balanced I/O
  • Precision stepped controls to accurately recall settings
  • VCA feed-forward compression
  • Selectable internal high pass filter
  • Expansion port for additional features
  • Link multiple modules together
  • Selectable pad settings
  • Superior imaging

Specifications:

  • Ratio settings: 1.5:1, 2:1, 4:1, 8:1, 10:1, 12:1
  • Attack control range: 0.1, 0.3, 1.0, 3.0, 10, and 30 mSec
  • Release control range: 0.1, 0.3, 0.6, 1.2 sec, AUTO and Lo-Fi
  • HPF settings: 30Hz, 60Hz, 105Hz, 125Hz, 125Hz, 185Hz, 330Hz
  • Makeup gain output: 12db
  • 1 year limited warranty

Product Specifications

Condition New
Tube or Solid State Solid State
Channels Dual-Channel
Chassis Module
Module Type 500 Series
Module Slot Count 2 Slots
Digital I/O No

Product Reviews

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I won't fill this area up with a list of stereo bus comps that have either sat in my rack, or been on my mixes, over the last twenty years. I will say that, almost immediately out of the box, the Obsidian is fast becoming my favorite. The stereo cohesion is just breathtaking. Being able to crank that HPF up above 250Hz is a delight, especially with modern mixes, and let's just say the Skull mode with some lo-fi release is pretty...distressing. Only possible downside - the LEDs are bright enough that my camera reacts like I'm taking a photo of the sun and automatically stops up by a few orders of exposure whenever it sneaks into frame. As someone whose studio is awash in blue, though - I don't mind!

Kudos to Joe and Josh at Vintage King for the recommendation, as this one is an absolute winner and money well spent.

By Tanner C on October 18, 2022

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