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Dramastic Audio Obsidian 500

Dramastic Audio Obsidian 500 is derived from the 19" rack mount series Obisdian Stereo Compressor, but adds more flexibility with selectable high-pass filters. This 500 series version is also provided with a soft additional ratio of 1.5: 1. This module can also be completed with the Obisdian Dual Mono Expansion offering all dual mono features like independent L/R channels metering, a side-chain input crucial for some applications and a a duplication of the front panel controls.

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Features
• TXIO enhanced transformer balanced I/O
• Precision stepped controls to accurately recall settings
• VCA feed-forward compression
• Selectable internal high pass filter
• Expansion port for additional features
• Link multiple modules together
• Selectable pad settings
• Superior imaging

Specifications
• Ratio settings: 1.5:1, 2:1, 4:1, 8:1, 10:1, 12:1
• Attack control range: 0.1, 0.3, 1.0, 3.0, 10, and 30 mSec
• Release control range: 0.1, 0.3, 0.6, 1.2 sec, AUTO and Lo-Fi
• HPF settings: 30Hz, 60Hz, 105Hz, 125Hz, 125Hz, 185Hz, 330Hz
• Makeup gain output: 12db
• Handcrafted in the USA

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Product Details

Reference OBS500

Data sheet

Condition: New

Type: VCA Compressor

Application: Tracking & Mixing

Channels: Mono

Circuit: Solid State

Inout transformer(s): Balanced

Output transformer(s): Balanced

Format: 500

Chassis: 2 Slots

Quantity: 1

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