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BSS Audio DPR-402

Dual compressor / de-esser / peak limiter

Compressor / Limiter

Price not published

Specifications

Type
Compressor / Limiter
Description
Dual compressor / de-esser / peak limiter
Topology
VCA compressor with HF de-esser, wideband de-esser, and peak limiter; program-dependent Auto mode
Signal path
Analog
Channels
2
Channel format
stereo/dual mono
Form factor
rack
Rack units
1
Frequency response
25Hz-20kHz +/-1dB; ultrasonic filter -3dB at 30kHz
Impedance (Ω)
10k ohm balanced or unbalanced (input)

Details

Controls: Attack/release speed (fast/slow + Auto), compressor threshold/ratio, de-ess (HF and wideband), peak limiter threshold, output gain trim, LED input/output/gain-reduction metering

I/O: Balanced or unbalanced inputs and outputs (connector type not specified in available sources)

Notable use: Live sound and broadcast dynamics control / de-essing; HARMAN describes it as one of BSS's "legendary products"; also modeled as a Waves plugin

Notes: DISCONTINUED CLASSIC still marked as discontinued on bssaudio.com but page/manual archive retained. Electrical specs (frequency response, impedance, attack/release times, headroom) sourced from third-party archived manual/data sheet (GB Audio), not the current bssaudio.com page which lacks detailed specs - cross-check recommended. Attack: 150us (fast)/750us (slow); Release: 100ms (fast)/500ms (slow); limiter ratio >20:1, threshold +4 to +20dBv. No current price (discontinued, no MSRP).

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