{"product_id":"highland-dynamics-bg2-compressor","title":"Highland Dynamics BG2 Compressor","description":"\u003cdiv lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighland Dynamics BG2 Compressor\u003c\/strong\u003e is an all-tube vari-mu compressor with a fully transformer-balanced signal path. The front end follows the British modifications of the Altec 436, while the output stage uses a pair of 6V6 tubes in the manner of the RCA BA6A and the Gates designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA vocal that no longer needs automation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vari-mu circuit increases its reduction as level rises, so loud phrases are held down harder than quiet ones and the transitions stay smooth. Set correctly, a vocal track sits in the mix without drawing fader automation phrase by phrase. Two attack times are available, 30 ms and 110 ms, alongside six release times running from 270 ms to 2.8 seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree operating modes instead of three units\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritish mode delivers clean, smooth, high-fidelity compression. American mode passes more harmonic content and colours the signal noticeably. Line Amp mode disables compression entirely and leaves a driven tube amplifier, so the unit can be used purely for colour. The input switches between 600 and 150 ohms: the lower setting gives more gain and a stronger transformer contribution, enough to connect a microphone directly. A link switch pairs two units for stereo using ordinary instrument cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-tube vari-mu compressor with automatic levelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully transformer-balanced signal path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront end in the style of a British-modified Altec 436\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput stage built on a pair of 6V6 tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBritish, American and Line Amp modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitchable 600 or 150 ohm input impedance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStereo linking with a standard instrument cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom oversized transformers and a Simpson meter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: all-tube vari-mu compressor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalancing: transformer coupled at input and output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput stage: two 6V6 tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttack time: 30 ms (Fast) or 110 ms (Slow)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease times: 270 ms, 400 ms, 700 ms, 1 s, 1.7 s, 2.8 s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput impedance: 600 ohm or 150 ohm, switchable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModes: British, American, Line Amp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeedback: switchable settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStereo link: link switch, instrument cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetering: US-made Simpson meter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComponents: custom transformers, US and European capacitors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Highland Dynamics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54555252621649,"sku":"28174","price":4229.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8741\/0769\/files\/HighlandDynamicsBG2Compressor1.jpg?v=1786971305","url":"https:\/\/wrdtunes.com\/products\/highland-dynamics-bg2-compressor","provider":"Wired Tunes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}