ALTO ALPHA-COMP

The Alphacomp is a unique product. It is the world’s only digital multiband stereo compressor-limiter with presets, and features state-of-the-art algorithms. Each preset works in conjunction with 16 different levels of AGC for a total of 256 combinations. I/O is 1/4" unbalanced connectors with switchable +4/-10 stereo operating level.

The AltoComp is an extremely powerful 3-band stereo dynamics processor. With its 24 X 32-bit signal processor and BurrBrown 18-bit A/D and D/A converters, this is a powerful tool for live use or mastering purposes. It features PC editing & MIDI Control software, can cascade (linkable) to other units, has 128 presets (64ROM/64RAM), AGC & XLR/TRS 1/4"" connectors for input/output.

Features

• 16 preset compressor functions: AGC PURE, ACOUSTIC, MASTER, CLEAN, DANCE, KICK DRUM, MIXDOWN, JUMPING UP
• 8 classic stereo settings
• A unique product: the world's first preset-only digital, multiband stereo compressor-limiter
• State of the art algorithms
• Each preset works in conjunction with 16 different levels of AGC (automatic gain control)
• 256 combinations of modern dynamic processing
• Stereo/mono operation with high gain mono input for plugging instruments in directly
• Input/Outputs are 1/4" jack unbalanced
• +4/-10 stereo operating level
• AC Adapter
• Power transformer is switchable for international operation

Specifications

• Type: 24 x 32 Bit Digital Compressor Module
• Channels: 2
• Stereo Link: Stereo & Mono Operation
• Inputs - 1/4": yes
• Outputs - 1/4": yes
• Outputs - Other: Bypass
• Input Impedance: Greater than 500 kOhms
• Output Impedance: Less than 500 ohms
• Maximum Input Level, 1/4": +9 dBu
• Maximum Output Level, 1/4": +9 dBu
• THD @ 0dB Out: 0.008% @ 1kHz (0dBV, bypass)
• LEDs: Power, Signal clip LED
• Other Features: 256 Preset Combinations
• Power Supply: 9 Volt AC Power Transformer
• Weight (kg): 1
• Dimensions (WxDxH-cm): 200m x 150 x 45
• Dimensions (WxDxH-inches): 7.87 x 5.91 x 1.77