Dramastic Audio Obsidian Stereo Comp

The second thing the user will notice is that when the "auto" release time is employed the audio has a smooth, rich texture without any pumping or breathing.  From there, if the user has decided that the audio is a little too smooth for their application a simple click of the release switch to the "lofi" setting will net all the "in your face" aggression a user may desire.  Overall the clarity and performance of this unit is unparalleled by any unit based around a Voltage Controlled Amplifier (VCA) gain reduction cell.  At first look it may suggest something from the past, but at first listen the user will understand the future of professional audio.  Transformer balanced input/output interface which gives the Obsidian its unique sound.  The TXIO Enhanced option produces that "phat" classic analog sound making the Obsidian an excellent way to add warmth and character to digital audio workstations.

Features
• TXIO Enhanced™ Transformer Balanced I/O
• Precision Stepped Controls To Accurately Recall Settings
• VCA Feed-Forward Compression
• Side-Chain Input XLR
• Selectable Internal High Pass Filter
• Superior Imaging
• Ratio settings: 1.5:1, 2:1, 4:1, 8:1, 10:1, 12:1 and 20:1
• 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
• Makeup Gain Output 12 dB
• Made in USA

Specifications
Analog Input
• Connectors: XLR balanced (pin 2 hot)
• Impedance: 10k ohms (transformer balanced)
Analog Output
• Connectors: XLR balanced (pin 2 hot)
• Max Output level: +24dbu (above 0dbu with 1% THD )
                                   +23.7dbu (onset of clipping)
• Noise: < -86dbu in bypass
               < -80dbu with compressor IN
• THD: 0.005% @ 1kHz
• IMD: In Bypass: 0.054%
• With compressor IN and no compression: 0.069%
• Freq. Response: 10Hz to 50kHz
@ 10Hz – 0.04db
@ 20kHz – 0.36db
• Crosstalk: Measured referenced to +20dbu
-109db @ 1kHz
-73db @ 20kHz
Side-Chain Input
• Connectors: XLR balanced (pin 2 hot)
• Impedance: >20k ohms (electronically balanced)
• HPF: 125Hz 12dB/octave