Bettermaker Mastering Compressor
The Bettermaker Mastering Compressor is an advanced analog VCA compressor with PEAK or RMS detection and switchable forward/backward feed. All parameters are digitally controlled via front panel and/or DAW (with dedicated plug-ins). It features stereo, dual-mono and mid/side operation modes with focus and sidechain preview function.
Features
- advanced analog VCA compressor with PEAK or RMS detection and switchable forward/backward feed
- all parameters are digitally controlled via front panel and/or DAW (with dedicated plugin)
- stereo, dual-mono and mid/side operation modes with with focus and sidechain preview function
- our famous BM, SG and DX modes
- adjustable 15 – 30 Hz high pass filter at the compressor input
- dry/wet MIX control for parallel compression
- HPF, LPF and fully configurable parametric filter in sidechain with option of hardware insert
- adjustable drive (for odd/even clipper) and THD function for harmonically rich sound
- Range Setting – limit the maximum amount of gain reduction!
- on-board measurement of PEAK/RMS levels
- 100% analog audio signal path
- total recall and A/B comparison
- five inch capacitive touchscreen with backlight
- USB connectivity with MAC/PC
Specifications
- Frequency response 10Hz to 22kHz (+/- 0.2 dB)
- Dynamic range: 106dB (+23dBu, 22kHz BW)
- S/N ratio: 87dB (A-weighted, +4dBu, 22kHz BW, unity gain)
- Crosstalk: -83dB @ 1kHz, +18dBu, channel-to-channel
- CMRR: max 85 dB @ 3 kHz, min 52 dB @ 20Hz, 20 kHz BW
- THD: 2nd: < 0.06%, 3rd: < 0.01%; 4th: < 0.006%; (+4 dBu, 20-20 kHz, unity gain, THD and CLIP disabled)
- balanced stereo input (XLR), 23dBu max input level (THD < 0.2%)
- balanced stereo output (XLR), 23dBu max output level (THD < 0.2% into >2kohm)
- Input impedance (differential): 48kΩ (for balanced signal)
- Output Impedance: 50Ω + 50Ω (electronically balanced)
- 2U enclosure, 230mm deep (Mastering Compressor)
- universal 100 – 240V power supply designed by Bettermaker
- Maximum power consumption: 25W
- Shipping weight: 5.5 kg (Mastering Compressor),
