Retro Instruments Revolver Dual-Channel Tube Compressor
Dual-channel Tube Compressor
Compressor / LimiterPrice not published
Specifications
- Type
- Compressor / Limiter
- Description
- Dual-channel Tube Compressor
- Topology
- all-tube/valve, fully differential signal path, based on the British-modified Altec 436
- Signal path
- Analog
- Channels
- 2
- Channel format
- stereo / dual-mono with stereo link
- Form factor
- 19-inch rack
- Rack units
- 2U
- Powered
- 120 or 240 VAC
- Power (W)
- 22
- Frequency response
- ±0.5 dB, 20 Hz–20 kHz
- Sensitivity
- Input level range -20 to +20 dBu; Output level range -30 to +18 dBu
Details
Controls: Input, Output, Attack, Release, Threshold, sidechain filter selector, Stereo Link
I/O: XLR inputs/outputs x2
Notable use: Composer Devin Powers quoted as a user; developed as an experimental project starting 2011
Notes: Evokes the British-modified Altec 436 compressor lineage — distinct from the Fairchild/1176/Pultec heritage of the rest of the Retro line (two vari-mu compressors in one stereo box). Ratio adjustable 1.5:1 to 5:1, Attack 2–40 ms, Release 200 ms–2 s, THD <0.05% below threshold (~1% at full compression). Weight 22 lb, depth 9.5". A search snippet suggested a dealer price near $3,695, not confirmed as manufacturer MSRP — left blank. Tube complement and country of manufacture not stated on manufacturer page.