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Audient Black Comp Audio Compressor.

The Black Comp by Audient is a Class-A transformer-balanced optical compressor and limiter. The Overcomp function allows a large amount of pre-compression to be added to the signal, with some stunning results possible where an increase in the energy of the signal is desired. The compressor's Smooth function switches the side-chain characteristic into a dual mode where a relatively slow RMS-sensing circuit allows a gentle leveling of the signal while a peak-sensing stage pulls down any peaks that pass through. Gain reduction or output level can be monitored via the VU meter at the top of the module and a link mode allows 2 or more Black Comp modules to form a stereo or multi channel compressor and limiter.Audient Company HistoryWhile British-based Audient is fairly new on the scene (1998), the company's founders have quite a respectable pedigree. Co-founder David Dearden has worked with David Manley (original owner of Manley Laboratories), Eddie Offord (Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Yes), and was involved in building a custom console and private studio for John Lennon for his Imagine sessions, followed by studios for George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Gus Dudgeon (producer, Elton John, David Bowie), and Chris Squire of Yes. After three years with MCI and two years with Soundcraft, David Dearden and Gareth Davies (also from Soundcraft) formed DDA (Dearden Davies Associates), a maker of high-quality analog consoles. When DDA became part of the Klark Teknik Group, he also designed the Midas XL200 live sound console and did the initial concept and design of the Midas H1000 console. In 1997 he rejoined with Gareth Davies to form Audient, whose products are typified by high performance, intelligent ergonomics, and transparent sound quality. Notable users of Audient gear include Pete Townshend's Eel Pie Studio, England's Royal Academy of Music, and Abbey Road Studios.. ...details

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Audient BR-10 Black Series Rack system for Audient Black Signal Processors.

The Audient BR-10 can accommodate up to 10 Black Series signal processors. The integrated rear connector panel allows the modules to be freely installed in a sequence that suits the user's requirement. The last 4 slots can hold either analogue modules or up to 4 Black ADC analog-to-digital converter modules. Power to the Black Rack is provided via the external Black PSU power supply.Audient Company HistoryWhile British-based Audient is fairly new on the scene (1998), the company's founders have quite a respectable pedigree. Co-founder David Dearden has worked with David Manley (original owner of Manley Laboratories), Eddie Offord (Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Yes), and was involved in building a custom console and private studio for John Lennon for his Imagine sessions, followed by studios for George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Gus Dudgeon (producer, Elton John, David Bowie), and Chris Squire of Yes. After three years with MCI and two years with Soundcraft, David Dearden and Gareth Davies (also from Soundcraft) formed DDA (Dearden Davies Associates), a maker of high-quality analog consoles. When DDA became part of the Klark Teknik Group, he also designed the Midas XL200 live sound console and did the initial concept and design of the Midas H1000 console. In 1997 he rejoined with Gareth Davies to form Audient, whose products are typified by high performance, intelligent ergonomics, and transparent sound quality. Notable users of Audient gear include Pete Townshend's Eel Pie Studio, England's Royal Academy of Music, and Abbey Road Studios.. ...details

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Audient Black EQ Equalizer.

The Black EQ by Audient features switched frequency, Enhanced Slope high-frequency and low-frequency shelving controls, a switched frequency (1.5kHz/3kHz) Presence/Absence band, and a sweep frequency Lo Mid band. The Lo Mid and Presence/Absence bands can be switched between reciprocal and Constant Q modes to allow either wide band equalization or wide-band boost with narrow-band cut (notching) characteristics.The Black Equalizer's overtone function adds a low-frequency band-specific harmonic coloration to the signal path, adding definition to the low frequencies while letting the high-end frequencies pass through uncolored and pure. The Glo function adds a side chain compression path to the low-frequency band to dynamically tighten or thicken the bass content. The 3-position Tilt switch provides a subtle change to the tonal balance by gently sloping the overall frequency response. The effect on the tonal balance is to lighten or darken an otherwise well-equalized balance.. ...details

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Audient ASP009AES-Sumo - Dynamics w/192k/24 bit digital output card.

The Sumo High Resolution Summing Amplifier with Compressor/Limiter and 24-bit/192kHz digital output card lets you retain your software's automation and plug-ins, while adding the sound of the best large format console technology. Sumo allows computer-based studios to mix in the analog domain to get the best of both worlds. Summing in the analog domain ensures no reduction in resolution - making your mixes fuller, clearer and more coherent.Audient Sumo Summing Amplifer, First Take: Balanced stereo mix bus as found in the best studio consoles and master compressor 16 paired input channels with added flexibility Expandable to 64 analog inputs 24-bit/192kHz AES/EBU digital output cardBalanced Stereo Mix The Sumo Summing Amplifier gives you a balanced stereo mix bus — as found in only the best studio consoles — the stereo master compressor from the acclaimed Audient ASP8024 recording console, a peak limiter, monitor controller and 192kHz digital output option. Separate gain reduction metering is provided for each processor, giving instant visual feedback. Metering is accomplished through a 26-segment meter, ranging from -36 to +24 dB (-60 to 0dBFS). 16 Paired Input Channels Sumo offers 16 paired input channels through DA88 (DTRS) standard D-Sub connectors. For additional flexibility, the first two channel pairs can be switched to mono, handling, for example, Kick, Snare, Bass, and Lead Vocal as opposed to two stereo pairs. Mix inserts on balanced TRS jacks are available on each input for external processing units such as EQ or channel compressor/limiter. The mix inserts can be switched for pre- or post-position for integral Sumo dynamics processing or bypassed completely. Separate mix and monitor outputs are provided using balanced XLR connectors.Expandable to 64 Analog Inputs Sumo offers the option for input expansion for up to three additional Sumo units yielding a total of 64 analog inputs. Each Sumo unit delivers a 120dB dynamic range while providing an extremely low noise and low distortion environment.AES/EBU Digital Output Card The AES/EBU Digital output Card offers clock rates selectable from 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz. The card output can be externally clocked via a rear-panel BNC connection.Audient Company History While British-based Audient is fairly new on the scene (1998), the company's founders have quite a respectable pedigree. Co-founder David Dearden has worked with David Manley (original owner of Manley Laboratories), Eddie Offord (Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Yes), and was involved in building a custom console and private studio for John Lennon for his Imagine sessions, followed by studios for George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Gus Dudgeon (producer, Elton John, David Bowie), and Chris Squire of Yes. After three years with MCI and two years with Soundcraft, David Dearden and Gareth Davies (also from Soundcraft) formed DDA (Dearden Davies Associates), a maker of high-quality analog consoles. When DDA became pa. ...details