Boîtier Hôte pour module...
Le SK01 est un boîtier avec une alimentation pouvant héberger un module de la série 500.
Prix
199,00 $
199,00 $
TTC
199,00 $
HT
17/07/2024
Very flexible limiter/compressor
I've been using my CP1176 for about 6 months now, on two to three sessions a week. After getting to know it well, I can tell you all with confidence that it is a great limiter & compressor, I thoroughly recommend it. It really does grab the attack at the quoted 20us while remaining transparent. A friend has lent me his unit and I've been using the two on my front end: the first set as a traditional limiter (super fast attack and fast release) with input (threshold) set to just catch the peaks, and the second as a compressor, with say 5ms or more attack time and slower release. This is an awesome combo and is giving a lot of clarity to my mixes. I've used it on vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar amps, bass (both DI and amps) and piano (no drums yet). Perfectly useable on all these sources.
Things I like:
1. Attack time 20us to 20ms. This varies from the "real" 1176 spec, whose slowest attack time is 800us (0.8ms). Having this longer attack time allows you to use it as a compressor and preserve some transient attack. This is a very worthwhile change to spec.
2. High Pass Filter. I use this nearly always on bass, it is a great feature.
3. Very accurate gain reduction metering. The 1db LED steps are great for dialling in the right amount of GR.
To the designer: Wishlist:
-switchable HPF of 80Hz and say 160Hz.
-Get rid of the DIST feature - I've never found a reason to use it. Perhaps replace it with a LPF at say 200 or 250Hz?
-External sidechain access (I understand 500 format makes this hard)
-a stepped pot version for those intending to build units for stereo use. I've used them in stereo and wasn't convinced my level calibration was correct.
-re-label the OFF switch to ON!!!
Keep up the good work Sound Skulptor, this is a great piece of equipment. I'm amazed at the pcb design and how you've managed to get so much circuitry in a 500 format unit.