musictoyznetwork | 6 years ago
Inspired by the legendary studio Loco Box ‘The Choker’ Compressor of the 1970s in which Compression is the process of lessening the dynamic range between the loudest and quietest parts of an audio signal. This is done by boosting the quieter signals and attenuating the louder signals. The controls you are given to set up acompressor are usually: ... Make-Up Gain - allows you to boost the compressed signal.
The NICOMPRESSOR (pronounced “Nigh Compressor”) offers distinctive tone shaping capabilities. It achieves exceptional compression dynamics while keeping higher-frequencies intact, making your guitar sound incredibly full and fat, without compromising your tone. In seeking to honor, improve, and expand this concept, Catalinbread developed a broader range of functionality and finely-tuned controls.
BASS & TREBLE
► Expanding on the concept of uncompromising tone, these knobs boost desired frequencies, bringing them to the surface.
► The Treble brightens your tone, making it sparkle, even when compressed.
► The Bass enhances the lower-frequencies and increases sustain when turned up.
GAIN
► The Gain allows you to experiment by adding some grit or grain to your sound.
COMPRESSION
► Staying true to its inspiration, this single knob design allows you to find the sweet spot and make adjustments simply and effectively.
VOLUME
► When turned up, the compressor sends out a hot signal, boosting from within.
► When turned down, the next effects in the chain boost the compression.
TECH SPECS
► All premium analog components, through-hole construction.
► FET based (MPF4393)
► Transistor and op-amp based circuit
► Power Supply: 9 volt
► Current Draw: 11 mA
► Attack Time: 4.8 mS
► Release Time: 350 mS
