Charter Oak SCL 1 Stereo Compressor 1 The Award Nominated CharterOak SCL-1 Discrete Compressor Limiter will deliver a consistent output level regardless of input level or frequency, eliminating the common pumping and gasping effect found in conventional compressors and limiters. This can be due to the circuit’s architecture, which incorporates waveform distinction and integration. This enables faster attack times without overcompensation, as well as a release characteristic that varies with dynamic range and average program level. The gadget does this by using a rectifier circuit with a parabolic average charge curve. The circuit’s final consequence is a rapid release to a constantly changing average level, governed by the storage capacitors’ parabolic charge curve. The CharterOak SCL-1 circuit design is straightforward, with no MAGIC BLACK BOXES or other wallet-shrinking components. All of the components utilized in the CharterOak SCL-1 design are easily accessible things, and they are used in such a way that there is enough headroom for years of reliable operation. The CharterOak SCL-1 is intended to fit any conventional 19″ rack. The unit may be used as a stereo unit or as two separate limiters in dual mode. This functionality allows the end user to utilize the device in one or two-track production applications. Do not be scared to push the boundaries, especially with classical music styles. It will not pump or gasp. Charter Oak SCL-1 Stereo Compressor Features Frequency Response: 20Hz-22kHz. Harmonic Distortion. Less than 1% with 20dB gain decrease at 20dBm output. Maximum output: 22 dBm. Signal-to-noise ratio: -85dB compared to 10 dBm. Attack time is adjustable from 100us to 5ms. Hold time: less than 2ms. The unit features a gentle clip. (Less than 3% total harmonic distortion at a 3dB clip). Release time ranges from 20ms to 2 seconds. Cross Talk at -90dB. Input Impedance: 600 Ohms balanced. The output impedance is balanced at 600 Ohms. Sync Tracking Control circuits are matched to within 25dB over the whole gain reduction range. Power requirements: 117 VAC or 230 VAC.
