Serpent Audio (Formally Shadow) is proud to announce the SB4001 Stereo Buss Compressor. Building off of the very popular SB4000 DIY Compressor, the SB4001 pushes the limits and sets new standards for the 500 Series Format. Boasting Quad VCA's, 6 ratio's, 10 Attack Times, High Pass/Boost/Slope Sidechain Filters, Wet/Dry Blend Control, External (Key) Input, Classic Stepped Release Settings, Classic And Alternate Auto Release, Variable Release Control, as well as "Grind" Mode (a proprietary valve style harmonic drive adding vintage color), the SB4001 is capable of delivering whatever sound you need. Whether Clean, Dirty, Vintage, Subtle, or Crushed, the SB4001 is sure to be one of the most flexible compressors in your arsenal.
All units are made in the USA to an exceptional level of craft and workmanship. Units will be available Fall 2011 at an affordable introductory Price. A limited number will be available for preorder at an additional discounted Price. Pricing will be published soon.
Highlights:
Total Current Consumption - 160mA per rail (80mA per rail per channel)
Protection from 48V Phantom Power
True Bypass (Relay Controlled)
Electronically Balanced (THAT1243/1646 receivers/drivers)
Quad VCA's (For Superior Dynamic Range)
Ratios - 1.5,2,4,6,8,10
Attack Times (Stepped) - .1,.3,1,3,5,10,15,20,25,30,40,50
Release Times (Stepped) - .3,.6,1.2, Classic Auto release (A1), Alternate Auto Release (A2)
Release Times (Variable - Engaged By Last Position On Stepped Switch) - any time from .1 Sec to 1.2 Sec
Sidechain filters - 60Hz, 90Hz, 120Hz, Boost Mode, Slope Mode
Wet/Dry Blend (For Parallel Processing)
"Grind" Mode - Special Valve Style Harmonic Drive Mode, adding vintage color
External/Key Input - Accepts Balanced or Unbalanced Inputs (inserted before sidechain filters)
Threshold (-15 to +15)
Gain (-6 to +18)
Sealed Grayhill Switches
Sealed Bourns 51 Series Audio Line Pots
All units are made in the USA to an exceptional level of craft and workmanship. Units will be available Fall 2011 at an affordable introductory Price. A limited number will be available for preorder at an additional discounted Price. Pricing will be published soon.
Highlights:
Total Current Consumption - 160mA per rail (80mA per rail per channel)
Protection from 48V Phantom Power
True Bypass (Relay Controlled)
Electronically Balanced (THAT1243/1646 receivers/drivers)
Quad VCA's (For Superior Dynamic Range)
Ratios - 1.5,2,4,6,8,10
Attack Times (Stepped) - .1,.3,1,3,5,10,15,20,25,30,40,50
Release Times (Stepped) - .3,.6,1.2, Classic Auto release (A1), Alternate Auto Release (A2)
Release Times (Variable - Engaged By Last Position On Stepped Switch) - any time from .1 Sec to 1.2 Sec
Sidechain filters - 60Hz, 90Hz, 120Hz, Boost Mode, Slope Mode
Wet/Dry Blend (For Parallel Processing)
"Grind" Mode - Special Valve Style Harmonic Drive Mode, adding vintage color
External/Key Input - Accepts Balanced or Unbalanced Inputs (inserted before sidechain filters)
Threshold (-15 to +15)
Gain (-6 to +18)
Sealed Grayhill Switches
Sealed Bourns 51 Series Audio Line Pots
