FMR Audio PBC-6A
Vintage-y Mono Compressor
What
It Is
The
PBC-6A 'vintage-y' compressor possesses sonic bits 'n' pieces
reminiscent of many vintage compressors. From mild and smooth satin like
sound to over the top squashing, the PBC can be dialed in to enhance
almost any sound source. The PBC provides an unusual control complement to
provide maximum flexibility in dynamically sculpting your sound: variable
sidechain, sidechain access, hyper-exponential & linear release
envelope control (NORMAL / THICK mode), 4 different linking methods,
separate ATTACK & RELEASE time controls, hardwired bypass function and
balanced audio input/output stages.
How
It Sounds
The
PBC is capable of a large range of effects. In a minimum DRIVE and KNEE
setting, the resulting effects is a subtle, slight textural change to the
source. Increasing DRIVE levels and, more drastically, increasing the KNEE
control causes a less gradual change from low ratio compression to larger
ratios occurring over smaller input signal changes. The result can be a
drastic alteration of the source sound. Whether you're trying to get a
sound to 'sit right' in the mix or create over the top sonic
effects, the PBC can be adjusted to help you realize your vision.
How
It's Done
Combining
FMR Audio's trademark digitally controlled analog processing in a very low
threshold feedback
configuration, the input DRIVE, KNEE and SIDECHAIN FILTER controls are key
to the PBC's flexibility. Additionally, the THICK control subtly restores
the natural transient dynamics to the signal.
Main Features
* Mono compressor in 1/3 rack size.
* Accurate
& repeatable 5-parameter controls.
* Variable eight-position, second-order
sidechain filter increases effect flexibility.
* Flexible, three method link mode
with TRS link cable. Multi-channel links are possible.
* "THICK" mode smoothes compressor action.
* Peak-hold,
average "dot" mode meter, helps visualize sonic action.
* 1/4"
TRS sidechain insert for special effects.
* Rack-mountable.
* Rugged extruded aluminum and electro-galvanized steel enclosure.
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