Acme Audio Opticom XLA-500

MPN #Opticom XLA-500

$1245.00

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The Opticom Model XLA-500 is a 500 Series tube-driven optical compressor. It brings a whole new palette of colors to the world of 500.

The XLA-500 is a tube optical audio limiter designed to produce a full range of non-linear, dynamic audio effects. The heart of the XLA-500 is a unique triple optoelectronic circuit that combines the best characteristics of three separate compression curves into a single unit. Combined with Cinemag input and output transformer and a Class-A gain stage, the result is a high-speed optical limiter with tones that range from 'clean' to 'harmonically rich' to 'dirty'; and compression curves that range from subtle and slow to very fast and aggressive.

The Opticom XLA-500 is the most versatile 500 series optical limiter on the market. Whether trying to gently control dynamic range on vocals, adding weight to a bass track, or even crushing a drum track - the XLA-500 can perform all of these tasks effortlessly and with great satisfaction to the user and, ultimately, the listener.

Features

Tube Optical Compressor: Delivers warm, rich, and musical compression for professional audio production.

Three Compression Modes: Offers Smooth, Transparent, and Aggressive settings for versatile dynamic control.

Custom Optical Attenuator: Provides precise and natural compression characteristics unique to the unit.

High-Quality Components: Features hand-selected tubes and premium circuitry for exceptional audio performance.

Wide Range of Applications: Ideal for vocals, bass, guitars, and mix bus compression.

User-Friendly Controls: Simple layout with controls for Input, Output, and Compression levels.

Rugged 500-Series Design: Fits standard 500-series racks, built for durability and reliability in studio environments.

Classic Analog Tone: Recreates the sought-after sound of vintage optical compressors with modern enhancements.

Specifications

500 Series tube optical limiter

Dual-slot module

Triple optoelectronic circuit

Class A gain stage

CineMag input and output transformers

Normal, Fast, and Slow modes

Threshold and Output controls

Bypass switch

Compatible with 500 Series racks

Designed for vocals, instruments, and drums

Provides tones from clean to harmonically rich to saturated

Compression curves from subtle and slow to fast and aggressive

Weight: Approximately 1.5 kg

Reviews

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5.0

Matt Stephanson

North Vancouver

January 2, 2018

Great, now I want another!

Seriously smooth compression, especially vocals. I love the bit of sheen it puts on the voice, and how easy it is to get an amazing tone almost immediately. I opted for this over the other 500 series boxes available because it has just a bit more flexibility with the 3 opto circuits (fast, normal, slow). Read more

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