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),