Seventh Circle Audio B16
dbx 160-style VCA bus/channel compressor module
Compressor / Limiter$299Manufacturer list price
Specifications
- Type
- Compressor / Limiter
- Description
- dbx 160-style VCA bus/channel compressor module
- Topology
- VCA (THAT Corporation 4305/4301 dynamics IC), dbx 160-style, Burr-Brown op-amps
- Signal path
- Analog
- Channels
- 1
- Channel format
- mono insert compressor
- Form factor
- module (SCA proprietary format)
- Connection
- SCA proprietary module format (CH02/PC01 chassis)
- DSP
- false
- Powered
- true
- Country of manufacture
- USA
Details
Controls: Threshold (-40dBu to +20dBu), Ratio (1:1 to infinite), Makeup Gain (+/-24dB), hard/soft knee switch, program-dependent attack/release, Mix (blend) control, relay-switched 6dB input pad
I/O: Neutrik connectors; requires separately-ordered CH02-SP-B16 subpanel; optional output transformer (3 variants, +$35-65)
Notes: Clones dbx 160-style VCA compressor circuit built around THAT 4305/4301 dynamics IC. DIY kit includes one fine-pitch SMD part; optional $10 pre-soldering service. SCA proprietary format -- fits SCA CH02/PC01 chassis only, NOT API 500-series (see B16-500 for that version).