HARRISON AUDIO Comp

VCA compressor for System 500 with THAT 2180 chip The story of Harrison and compression In the field of audio engineering, Dave Harrison, the founder of Harrison Audio, stands out as a pioneer in the development of music production technology. Ironically, Dave Harrison himself was initially skeptical of compressors, a sentiment shared by his friend and legendary music producer and engineer Bruce Swedien. Both were convinced that music should be captured authentically, without interference. However, the need to use compressors was born from the demands of the broadcast market, which was looking for a tool to control dynamics and prevent clipping. To meet this demand, Harrison Audio ventured into the realm of compressors and the result proved to be extremely effective. Its very transparent 'smoothing' abilities, achieved with a few dB of gain reduction, have made it rapidly indispensable in musical production, in particular on vocals, guitars and other instruments with a wide dynamic range. Over time, the tone of this processor has become iconic, transforming it into a highly sought after compressor, especially for the vibrations it can give when reducing gain to extreme levels. Dave Harrison's initial skepticism gave birth to an instrument that not only met the demands of the broadcast market, but that has also become a must in the world of musical production. Thanks to the Comp module, Harrison's distinctive sound is now accessible in the 500 Series format. Legacy in analog The Harrison consoles have helped create some of the most popular and influential musical tracks in history. Michael Jackson, ABBA, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Donald Fagen and many other iconic artists have relied on Harrison production tools to create their multi-platinum albums. Harrison's latest range of 500 series modules take advantage of the sound and features trusted by engineers such as Bruce Swedien, Roger Nichols and Reinhold Mack to create music that stands the test of time. Compressor Design The Comp 500 series module is based on a classic “feed-forward” design, which uses a VCA THAT 2180 chip for exceptional analog performance. The compressor attack depends on the program, adapting to the input signal and offering an optimal attack time based on the starting material. The Release time is continuously variable. These parameters can transform the Comp module from a transparent processor to a vibrating compressor full of saturation, adding character and emotion to a wide range of sources. Harrison's secret ingredient: put it on everythingThe Comp module is a very flexible dynamics processor. From transparent compression on guitars and vocals, using a 1:2 ratio and a quick release, applying 2-3 dB of gain reduction, to a vibrating compressor for drums and bass, with a higher compression ratio combined with a slow release. The Comp 500 Series module is a well-made, no-frills compressor. Your secret production ingredient: you will put it on everything. Main features: - The Harrison sound. - Extremely flexible compressor: from transparent to “character” compressor .- Classic feed-forward design.- VCA 2180 chip for exceptional analog performance. - Program-dependent attack time. - Continuously variable release time from 'Fast' to 'Slow'. - Input overload LED. - Compatible with 500 series power supplies.