Avalon AD2044 Dual Class A Opto-Compressor

What We Think

Big, fat, warm, transparent compression. Who dosent want that?!

Reviews

"I must tell you that the sound of my AD2044 is spectacular - drop dead quiet, absolutely transparent, and full frequency response even during heavy squeezing." - Jim B., IA

"The AD2044 does simply amazing things for vocals and bass guitar as well as across the stereo buss. It can also warm things up if pushed a bit harder. If you can only own one analog compressor, I don't think anyone can possibly go wrong choosing this one!" - Bob S., NY

The Spiel

The AD2044 features 100% discrete, pure class A signal amplifier configured with high speed current monitored optical control elements. These "invisible" opto elements enable the AD2044 to deliver totally transparent, low noise gain reduction within the minimalist signal path design. No VCAs are incorporated. Variable attack and release controls plus side chain access, provide unlimited creative control from soft compression to hard limiting.

• Smooth musical detail and sonic excellence

• Minimum audio signal path

• Pure Class A, 100% discrete design

• Dual mono or Stereo operation

• Transparent, non-invasive compression

• Very low noise -94dB

• High headroom +30dB

• Fully balanced inputs and outputs

• External 150W toroidal power supply

• 100% discrete power supplies for audio path

• External side-chain access XLR

• Low distortion less than 0.5% THD and IMD

• Wide bandwidth -3dB 1Hz to 450kHz

• Large accurate professional VU meters

• Variable threshold, ratio, attack & release

• DC coupled, no transformers in audio path