Golden Age Project COMP3A COMP-3A

The Golden Age Project COMP-3A is a one channel vintage style Compressor / Leveler. The signal path uses discrete components like resistors, capacitors and transistors. The input and output is transformer balanced, using two different transformers, each one optimized for its purpose.

The circuit used in the COMP-3A is based on a classic design that uses an electro-luminescent panel and a photoelectric cell to control gain. This gives the COMP-3A program dependent compression characteristics.

Golden Age Project COMP-3A Features:

• Vintage style electronics
• Transformer balanced input and output
• Selectable output transformer loading resistors by an internal jumper
• Uses a classic T4-style electro-optical attenuator to control gain with program dependent attack and release times
• Very simple to operate with only two main controls, Gain and Peak Reduction
• HF control can make the side-chain circuit more sensitive to mid and high frequency content
• A big meter selectable to show gain reduction or output level at two different reference levels
• Hardwire bypass switch for easy comparisons
• XLR and TRS input and output jacks for flexible connections
• Link jack and switch for connecting to another unit for stereo operation
• All external controls located on the front panel
• External power supply to avoid interaction with the audio circuits and transformers
• Compact 2RU half rack format