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RETRO INSTRUMENTS  |  SKU: 14349

Revolver

Dual Compressors

Dual-channel tube compressor based on the sound of the British Invasion, more specifically the British-modified Altec 436

$5,195.00 CAD $5,455.00
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Description

Retro Revolver - A Revolution in a Rack When you first put your ears to the Retro Revolver, you'll hear some very legendary compression, an ingredient many have kept secret. You will hear lively and vibrant dynamics, the same you have imagined for your own project. Now you will know the sound, it's as unmistakable as applesauce.

7 years of Development As an experimental project in 2011, a few Revolvers were built and field tested with select studios. We started with the famous British-modified Altec 436 compressor and added features you need for tracking, mixing and mastering. We needed it right for Rev. A. Here it is.

The Retro Revolver puts you in Control For the first time ever, you get all the adjustments to dial in the type of dynamics you've heard on numerous albums. We've added features like a side-chain filter, stereo linking and continuously variable threshold, attack and release.

Built like a Tank The Retro Revolver might be guilty of being slightly overbuilt here in the USA, but it's definitely done purposely to give you years of uninterrupted performance. Each unit passes a series of critical tests. Tubes and other components are selected for top performance and proper stereo tracking.

Features

A most desired compression signature

Ideal for the stereo bus and excels at tracking, mixing and mastering

Independent controls with stereo linking

continuously variable input, output, attack, release and threshold

Dual Threshold Control allows control of ratio and amplifier saturation

Low noise and high separation

Differential all-tube signal path

Transformer-balanced inputs and outputs on XLR connectors

Illuminated VU meters

Front panel meter zero controls

Internal tube balancing facility

120 or 240 Volt operation

Specifications

Number of Channels: 2

Controls: Input, Output, Attack, Release, Threshold, Side-chain filter select, Stereo Link

Ratio: Adjustable between 1.5:1 and 5:1

Usable Input level range: -20 to +20 dBu

Output level range: -30 to +18 dBu

Output clip level: +23 dBu (1% dist)

Attack Time: 2 to 40 milliseconds

Release Time: 200 milliseconds to 2 seconds

Highpass side-chain filter: Selectable 6 dB detector rolloff at 90 or 250 Hz.

Distortion: Less than 0.05% below compression threshold. Approx. 1% at full-scale compression.

Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz. +/- 0.5 dB

Rack Space: 2U

Depth: 9.5 inches

Weight: 22 pounds

Connections: IEC Power, XLR input and output x2

Power Requirements: 120 VAC or 240 VAC. 22 Watts

Fuse Rating: Standard fast-blow 3AG-style fuse. 1A 120 VAC, 1/2A 240 VAC

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