WesAudio MIMAS 1176 Style Analog Compressor with Digital Recall
NEW IMPLEMENTATION OF A LEGEND
Since year 1968 this style of compression dominated hundreds of recordings and to this day it is most commonly used signal processor in the industry. Lightning-fast attack and release times became main companions of audio engineers. WesAudio proudly presents _MIMAS – ng500 series implementation of legendary FET compressor. This time along with classic analog sound You will receive most demanded feature in audio industry – DIGITAL RECALL.
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Mimas 1176-style analog compressor with digital recall Since 1968, FET-style compression has been a dominant force in countless recordings, remaining one of the most popular processing techniques to this day. Known for its lightning-fast attack and release times, it has become an essential tool for audio engineers. Wes Audio proudly introduces _MIMAS — an ng500 series processor that incorporates the legendary FET design, now enhanced with the highly sought-after feature of digital recall. |
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Main Features MIMAS: A Modern Take on a Legendary Compressor • MIMAS features Carnhill transformers, forming the foundation of its sound • Fully balanced analog device with +24dBu headroom (IN/OUT) • Four ratio settings including the legendary “All Buttons In” mode • Interstage Carnhill transformers for enhanced audio quality • Saturation mode with a single knob to add color and character without compression • 500 Series and ng500 Series compatible • Hardware A/B switching for comparing settings • Total recall and plugin control for easy session management • Analog automation for seamless DAW integration • Four touch-sensitive encoders for precise control |
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MIMAS – Powered by Carnhill Transformers at the Core of Its Sound. |
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Four Ratio Settings and Legendary “All Buttons In”. MIMAS offers selectable classic ratios of 4:1 and 8:1 for compression, and 12:1 and 20:1 for limiting. For those needing a more aggressive compression style, the “All Buttons In” mode is ready to use. And just to be clear—it’s an analog compressor, so the “All Buttons In” mode is fully analog too! |
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Saturation Mode: One Knob to Add Color and Character Without Compression Classic 1176 compressors allow users to disable compression while still adding warmth and character to the signal. _MIMAS follows this tradition but takes it a step further by using a single knob to control the amount of saturation applied to the signal, making it easier to achieve the desired effect without needing to adjust both the input and output knobs. |
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500 Series and ng500 Series Compatible |
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Hardware A/B Even when using _MIMAS as a purely analog signal processor, you can effortlessly switch between two parallel settings with the simple press of a button, offering quick and seamless control. |
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Total Recall and Plugin Control Along with its classic analog compressor, _MIMAS brings one of the most highly demanded features in the audio industry — TOTAL RECALL. Full plugin control via VST2, VST3, AU, AAX, and AAX DSP makes _MIMAS compatible with most, if not all, major DAWs. Total integration with your DAW of choice will transform your workflow forever! |
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Analog Automation We’ve all wanted to adjust device settings based on different song sections, and now it’s easier than ever! Simply draw automation lines in your DAW, and your analog device will follow seamlessly. Plus, you can use the four touch-sensitive encoders to record automation directly into your DAW, ensuring precise control over your device settings. |
Main Features Summary
• MIMAS features Carnhill transformers, forming the foundation of its sound
• Fully balanced analog device with +24dBu headroom (IN/OUT).
• Four ratio settings including the legendary “All Buttons In” mode
• Interstage Carnhill transformers for enhanced audio quality
• Saturation mode with a single knob to add color and character without compression
• Hardware A/B functionality for comparing settings
• Total Recall and plugin control for seamless session management
• Analog automation for precise DAW integration
• Four touch-sensitive encoders for intuitive control
• Interstage Carnhill transformers for added depth in sound
Other Features
• Fully digitally controlled analog circuit
• +24dBu of headroom for optimal performance
• Digital recall via front panel mini USB or when used with the _TITAN chassis
• Dedicated stereo plugin for managing two devices simultaneously
• Digital sidechain: Send any track from your DAW as a sidechain signal to the compressor by configuring it in the connected plugin
• Four touch-sensitive encoders to record automation of all parameters in real-time to the DAW
• True bypass for clean signal pass-through
• Selectable VU (in/out)/GR meter, accessible via the plugin
• Free software and firmware upgrades
Data sheet
- Condition
- New
- Type
- FET Compressor
- Application
- Tracking & Mixing
- Channels
- Mono
- Circuit
- Solid State
- Inout transformer(s)
- Carnhill
- Format
- 500
- Chassis
- 1 Slot
- Quantity
- 1