Heritage Audio Herchild 660

4029.76 GBP*

Description

Vari-Mu tube compressor based on the Fairchild 660, with side chain filter, VU meter and switchable DC threshold. A new look for the world's most famous compressor! 1-channel, completely tube-based variable-mu compressor Modern replica of the legendary Fairchild 660 Equipped with 11 tubes and 5 transformers operated at high voltage Side chain filter Direct access to the infinitely variable DC threshold, which can be used to influence the compression ratio and working curve All 6 original Attack and Release settings can be switched Easy tube replacement via exposed tube chassis Illuminated VU meter 19" device with 3U installation height incl. accessories: mains cable The 11 tubes of the Herchild 660 Classic reissued The Herchild 660 is a single-channel tube-based variable mu compressor inspired by the legendary Fairchild 660. Not only the external appearance, but also the internal components are in no way inferior to the original. The Herchild 660 houses a total of 11 tubes and 5 transformers, which are operated with high voltage. This results in a clean, transparent sound without annoying artifacts. In addition, the device can also produce a heavy and dense effect with the overtones of the audio signal. The fact that the compressor, like the original, works with a gradually developing ratio curve means that no fixed ratios can be specified for the threshold, but there are four threshold curve options that can be set using the large "DC Threshold" rotary control. The amount of compression is adjusted using the " AC Threshold" control. The attack and release times on the Herchild 660 are controlled via a rasterized rotary potentiometer with 6 time constant presets. Position 1, for example, corresponds to an attack time of 0.2ms and Release of 0.3 seconds. The device also has a side chain filter with four setting options at 50Hz, 100Hz, 200Hz and 350Hz. Technical data: Frequency response: 40Hz - 15kHz, +/-1 dB Input impedance: 2kΩ Output impedance: 600Ω Output level: +4 or +8VU (+30dBu clipping point) Self-noise: below -82dBu SNR: 120dB Harmonic distortion: less than 1% up to an output level of +18dBu (no limiting) Sidechain filter switchable at 50Hz, 100Hz, 200Hz & 350Hz Input transformer: AMI Output transformer: CineMag Input: 1x XLR 3-pin (balanced) Output: 1x XLR 3-pin (balanced) Dimensions (W x H x D): 482mm x 134mm x 200mm Weight: 7.4kg