Electronics are all discrete, and the gain reduction element is a single fet which takes control signal from the compressor, limiter, and expander simultaneously. Jun 01, 2014 in 1973, adr came out with a standalone threerackspace, 2channel version that was subsequently repackaged into a tworackspace unit and badged as the compex limiter f760x rs. Adr compex 500 series compressor by q2 audio gearslutz is partsupported by our visitors. Adr compex 500 series compressor by q2 audio gearslutz. The audio design recording adr compex f760xrs is a 2u stereo dynamics processor with compression, limiting, and expansiongating.
The unique character and spirit of the compex can be heard on. The compex began life as a limiter used for cutting records, and. Q2 audio adr f760xrs compex stereo dynamics processor. The compex began life as a limiter used for cutting records, and over time, it was modified incrementally into what it is today with compressor and expandergate sections.
Jun 17, 2015 with the cooperation and full support of adr, tim meads q2 audio has brought the elaborately designed compex back to life. Officially licensed by adr and proudly manufactured in the usa. Q2 audio adr compex f760xrs reissue pro audio design. I have the audio design recording compex limiter f760x rs. When it was introduced in the late 1960s this really was an innovative and. The compex is a dynamics processor featuring a stereo compressorlimiter and expandernoise gate. This is, however, due solely to the addition of the q2 audio adr compex limiter f760xrs. The classic sound of the adr compex is back again this time in api lunchbox format. Q2 audio compex f760xrs stereo compressor vintage king. Q2 audios f765 is a singlechannel 500 module version of the compressor and limiter sections of q2 audios reissue of the twochannel adr compex limiter f760xrs that originally came out in the late. We have added a side chain access point on each channel 14 trs that can be switched from compression to the expandergate section by moving an internal jumper. It is a feedback type fet limitercompressor, which means the sidechain input is. The adr compex f760rs by q2 audio reintroduces, at long last, the venerable and highly soughtafter dynamics processor of yesteryear.
The adr f765 is a single channel 500 series module and recreation of the legendary f760n module dynamics processor the adr f765 uses the same fet circuit design and features the same settings. Oct 27, 2011 a reissue of the classic compressorlimiter from adr, q2 audio acquired the license and kept all the original units key aspects intact while upgrading knobs, switches and pots for greater longevity. In 1973, adr came out with a standalone threerackspace, 2channel rackmount version that was subsequently repackaged into a tworackspace unit and badged as the compex limiter f760xrs. A reissue of the classic compressorlimiter from adr, q2 audio acquired the license and kept all the original units key aspects intact while. The adr f765 is a single channel 500 series module and recreation of the legendary f760n module dynamics processor the adr f765 uses the same fet circuit design and features the same settings as its bigger brother including the threeway toggle switch attack time offering the 250s, 2. Adr f760xrs compex stereo dynamics processor reissue. Q2 audio compex f765 500 series compressor vintage king.
The f760x rs compex reissue is built in america by a small company called q2 audio, run by owner tim mead from the american equivalent of a british shed. Tape op 108 subscriber 230852 copy free download as pdf file. The unique character and spirit of the compex can be heard on many classic recordings think of that huge, commanding drum sound on when the levee breaks by led zeppelin, for instance. I have the audio design recording compex limiter f760xrs. Mixer michael brauer talks about the adr compex f760xrs by q2 audio at the 2011 aes convention in new york city. When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. With the cooperation and full support of adr, tim meads q2 audio has brought the elaborately designed compex back to life. I should add that while the audio signal path and sidechain. The q2 audio f760xrs compex limiter is a faithful recreation of the original but updated for modern manufacturing methods.
Input and output gain are set with stereo controls. The f760x rs compex reissue is built in america by a small company called q2 audio, run by owner tim mead from the american equivalent of a british shed much like adrs own humble origins and. In 1973, adr came out with a standalone threerackspace, 2channel version that was subsequently repackaged into a tworackspace unit and badged as the compex limiter f760xrs. The compex f760x is a faithful and approved recreation of the versatile compressorlimiterexpander from the late 1960s.
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