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Fredenstein

Fredenstein V.A.S. Comp

Desktop FET Compressor

Compressor / Limiter

Price not published

Specifications

Type
Compressor / Limiter
Description
Desktop FET Compressor
Topology
discrete, transformer, FET (Reverse-Mancini architecture)
Signal path
Analog
Channels
1
Channel format
mono, stereo-link capable
Form factor
standalone/desktop (optional rackmount kit)
DSP
false
Powered
true

Details

Controls: Input Gain, Attack (0.5-50ms), Release (70ms-2.5s), Ratio (2:1-20:1), Side-chain bandwidth, Make-up Gain, Wet/Dry mix; illuminated Bypass, Stereo Link, SC filter switches; 12-LED GR meter, output level meter

I/O: Balanced in/out, side-chain input with filter

Notes: No polarized (electrolytic/tantalum) capacitors in signal path per manufacturer. Built-in universal PSU (90-240VAC), 3-second turn-on pop delay, hard bypass when powered off. Street price too inconsistent across retailers ($280-$499) to report a single confident figure - left blank.

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