{"product_id":"dangerous-music-compressor","title":"Dangerous Music COMPRESSOR","description":"\u003cdiv lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDangerous Music COMPRESSOR\u003c\/strong\u003e — a two-channel, audiophile-grade VCA compressor with dual, independent detection of transient peaks and average level, designed by Chris Muth after more than two years of development.\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen designing the COMPRESSOR, the Dangerous Music team set out to achieve modern levels of limiting and compression without the deadening effect that follows so many of today's heavily limited productions. The result belongs to the rare category of genuinely \"transparent\" compressors — the kind that control dynamics without introducing obvious artifacts — yet the low end stays big and powerful, the mids keep their texture and detail, and the top end remains open and engaging even under heavy gain reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSmart Dynamics: two detection slopes instead of a compromise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unique dual-slope detector in Smart Dynamics mode treats fast transient peaks and average signal level independently, so the compressor can control peaks hard without dragging the average loudness down along with them — exactly the mechanism that usually causes audible pumping when pushing toward modern loudness targets. Most users leave Smart Dynamics engaged permanently, since it works equally well on a dynamic vocal and a lively drum kit. In stereo mode, threshold and gain are linked, but signal detection stays independent for the left and right channels (True Stereo Dual Detector) — solving the classic problem of shared-detector stereo compressors, where centered elements get over-compressed while wide-panned or out-of-phase elements get under-compressed, typically narrowing and flattening the stereo image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt-in sidechain EQ, no external patching required\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo internal, instantly bypassable sidechain EQ curves feed the detector circuit without any external patch: Bass Cut rolls off below 60Hz, so the compressor doesn't overreact to low frequencies or start pumping in time with the kick, while Sibilance Boost uses the BAX EQ's ultra-linear high shelf to push more top end into the detector, dynamically attenuating sibilance or harsh cymbals. When those two ready-made curves aren't enough, an active external sidechain send and return on XLR let you patch in any equalizer to build midrange dynamic EQ, or chain both channels in series for ultra-transparent \"cascaded compression.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmart Dynamics dual-slope detector: independent handling of transients and average level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue Stereo Dual Detector: independent L\/R detection even in stereo mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto Attack\/Release mode plus manual time control from the front panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitchable compression knee: hard or soft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStepped ratio settings from 1:1 to 20:1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo built-in, instantly bypassable sidechain EQ curves: Bass Cut and Sibilance Boost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive external sidechain send\/return on XLR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStereo (linked) or dual-mono (two independent channels) operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual VU meters with gain-reduction, input, and output modes, -6dB offset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue hardwire bypass (Engage button)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinear power supply with two toroidal transformers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-built in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: flat within 0.25dB from 15Hz to 80kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum I\/O level: +27dBu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise floor: -93dBu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic range: approximately 120dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHD+N: below 0.005%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIMD: below 0.007%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrosstalk: 115dB at 1kHz, greater than 109dB at 10kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSidechain Bass Cut filter: 6dB\/octave, -3dB at 60Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSidechain Sibilance Boost filter: corner frequency 1kHz, +2dB at 5kHz shelving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dangerous Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54195221692753,"sku":"25542","price":4253.15,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8741\/0769\/files\/DangerousMusicCOMPRESSOR1.jpg?v=1783607775","url":"https:\/\/wrdtunes.com\/de-fr\/products\/dangerous-music-compressor","provider":"Wired Tunes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}