Chameleon Labs

This level of sonic integrity has been reserved for the kilo-buck price range, until now. In the spirit of classic opto compressors, the 7802 Stereo Opto Tube Compressor is a unique hybrid design of vacuum tube and transformer circuitry combined with modern, high performance components. The 7802 offers smooth, open, full bandwidth compression, while imparting a pleasant, subtle glow to your tracks. The silky attack is achieved via electro-optical circuitry, followed by a robust tube makeup gain stage. Final perfection is presented via the transformer balanced outputs.

Model 7802 Features

* Two channel opto-isolator / tube-based compression
* Stereo linkable channels
* Vactrol optical electronics
* Hand selected 12AX7 tube
* Five position attack/release selector
* Two position ratio switch (2:1 and 4:1)
* HPF switch for compressor side chain (6dB/octave roll off, 3dB down @ 90Hz)
* Drive control to adjust the amount of tube overdrive
* Output control to set the overall output level
* LED metering of input and clip levels
* VU metering of compression
* XLR balanced inputs
* XLR transformer balanced outputs
* Internal power supply
* One year warranty