Fredenstein Artisitic Leveler 1-Channel 500 Series Opto Compressor with Multi-Channel Link

The versatile Artistic Leveler is a single-channel opto compressor designed for creators. With features such as an external side-chain input, rotary controls for Input Gain, Release Time, Compression Ratio, Make-up Gain, and Wet-Dry Mixing, this 500 series comp invites you to explore the creative possibilities. Its three-step Attack Time, side-chain low-cut filter, and LED bar-graph meter for gain reduction ensure precise and customizable sound shaping. Paired with the discrete Fredenstein OPA2 and American transformer, the Artistic Leveler delivers a classic tone and solid drive capability, making it a valuable addition to your audio toolbox.

Fredenstein Artisitic Leveler Features:

• Classic Opto compression, updated for the modern studio use
• Fredenstein's proprietary OPA2 op-amp and Reverse-Mancini Opto architecture
• High-quality, US-made steel-core transformer
• Input, Release, Ratio, Make-up Gain, and Wet/Dry Mix rotary controls
• 3-position switches for Attack Time and the side-chain highpass filter
• Toggle switches for Bypass and Lin

Fredenstein Artisitic Leveler Specifications:

• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz, +/- 1dB
• Make-up Gain: + 20 dB
• Distortion: < 0.05%, no compression
• Noise: < -86 dB, no make-up gain (+4dBu reference)
• Input Impedance: > 5000 Ohms
• Max. Input Level: + 26dBu
• Output Impedance: 600 Ohms
• Max. Output Level: + 26 dBu
• Clip Indicator: + 24 dBu
• Input Gain Range: -10 dB to +20 dB
• Side-chain Filter: 150 or 300 Hz (switchable)
• Attack Time: 0.5, 5, and 25 ms (switchable)
• Release Time: 70ms to 2.5s
• Compression Ratio: 2:1 to 7.5:1
• Power Consumption: +/-16V < +/- 75mA (~2W)