Golden Age Project COMP-3A – single-channel vintage optical compressor, LA-3A inspired. Program-dependent attack/release with electroluminescent panel and T4 photoresistors. Warm, musical tone with transformers. Ideal for vocals, acoustic guitars, mixes. Compact enclosure (190 x 140 x 88 mm, 2.5 kg) with XLR/jack I/O.
COMP-3A features gain/peak reduction, +48V phantom, -10 dB PAD, stereo link. 20 Hz–20 kHz bandwidth, 100 dB dynamic range. 24V AC power. Hand-soldered for quality.
As classic, adds character without compromise.
MAIN FEATURES
- Electro-optical T4 attenuator for program attack/release
- Balanced transformer I/O
- +48V phantom, -10 dB PAD
- Stereo link for pair
- XLR/jack I/O
- VU metering
- Portable: 190 x 140 x 88 mm, 2.5 kg
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Gain: 0-35 dB
- Input: Balanced XLR/jack, impedance 600 Ohms
- Output: Balanced XLR/jack, max +28 dBu
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz–20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
- THD + N: < 0.5% @ 1 kHz
- Noise EIN: < -80 dBu
- Power Supply: External 24V AC
- Dimensions (W × D × H): 190 x 140 x 88 mm
- Weight: 2.5 kg
- Included: COMP-3A, PSU
- Product Code: GAP-COMP-3A