What’s a “Detent Option”?

It’s the same circuitry as the standard version D-Comp, but in the Detent Option each of the 3 rotary controls are replaced with 11-detent controls for further recall-ability. This would be the Input control, output control and release control respectively. These offer more precision matching per channel.

Pretty darn cool!

COMPLETE TRANSIENT MANIPULATION.

The D-Comp (also known as the Diode Compressor) was born by starting with a very, very old and vintage (some would say “archaic”) circuit for inspiration and old-school, oft forgotten design aesthetics. During the exhaustive and meticulous R & D stage of the D-Comp; trying to “modernize” the overall topology and sonics of this circuit, we were able to carve out and create something fresh and new that still retained all of the desirable, often quirky aspects of the original vintage unit.

Birthed from our intense, tireless strive for sonic nirvana, is a diode-based compressor that goes boldly beyond it’s origins…

- Mix Buss Compressor? NO PROBLEM.
- Mastering Compressor? Psh. Next Question.
- Swiss Army Knife Compressor? YES. Folks, we have a WINNER!

We spent well over a year in the design phase alone. (Don’t even get us started on the layout, discovering and deciding on the perfect marriage of components, design aesthetics; the list goes on and on)
In the end; The D-Comp not only met, but exceeded our own expectations (which are exceedingly high; but you already knew that). What we ended up with is a MONSTER.

The D-Comp can spit out downright brutal compression behavior and tone; whilst always adding a rich, vintage mid range girth.
While on the opposite side of that coin, gently taming peaks, massaging acoustic instruments, etc, couldn’t be easier.

A Tool of Remarkable Transient Manipulation and Dynamics Control.

The Attack / Release controls coupled with the Sidechain High-Pass Filter allows countless, creative dynamic manipulation and sonic options.
These 3 controls are paramount to any other on the D-Comp (in our biased opinions). Allowing everything from subtle, thick cohesion to full-throttle, blown out dynamic inversion … and anything in between!

WHY SHOULD YOU BUY A D-COMP?

- Proudly built in small-batches from end to end on site, in the USA by a small team of skilled assemblers. Each assembler is assigned 2 products, making them masters of their craft!
- Know where your hard-earned money is going and feel good about any purchase made from us! Every dollar spent helps feed a family, fund college tuition and supports new product development / R & D!
- Our margins are very tight. But, this sacrifice allows us full control over every aspect of the manufacturing and assembly process.
- We are able to capitalize on the USA surplus market and use NOS parts where it matters and most importantly, we are able to offer a product that is (in our biased opinions), simply a step above the competition.

Great products speak for themselves. Lovingly Hand-Crafted, One-at-a-Time in Small Batches right here in the USA!

Please listen to the audio examples and watch the demo video for a TINY sampling of what this truly remarkable compressor / limiter is capable of!

AUDIOSCAPE offers a HASSLE-FREE, 2-YEAR WARRANTY included with EVERY unit we sell!
**FREE PATCHRAT PRO SUBSCRIPTION INCLUDED WITH EVERY PURCHASE!**

FEATURES & SPECS:

• Handcrafted in the USA

• Stylish 2U 19" Rackmount - Battleship Grey

• 2x Custom-Wound Input Transformers (Exclusive AudioScape Design; Sonically True to the Original)

• 2x Custom-Wound Output Transformers (Exclusive AudioScape Design; Sonically True to the Original)

• Switch Between LIMIT, COMP or “OUT” mode which provides rich, harmonic gain and character without compression!

• Fully-Variable Input, Output and Release Controls

• 11-Position Stepped Attack Control

• 6-Position Stepped Sidechain High-Pass Filter (OFF / 40hz / 80hz / 120hz / 200hz / 320hz)

• Stereo Link Switch (Equal Gain Reduction in each Channel)

• Compression Bypass Switch per Channel

• Electronically Balanced Discrete/Transistor +4dBu Circuitry

• Meticulously Hand-Selected/Measured Boutique Zener Diodes

• Premium Hand Selected, Sonically Superior Components Throughout (as always!)

• Alpha Potentiometers

• Triad International Series Toroidal Power Transformer

• Exclusive AudioScape Custom Analog dB Gain-Reduction Meters

• Neutrik Metal XLR Input and Output Connectors

• External, Low-Noise Custom 120V/240V Power Supply
  

  **specifications, parts & pricing subject to change because sh*t happens ;-)

FEATURED VIDEO DEMOS

SEE IT IN ACTION!

Thanks to Dave Otero of FLATLINE AUDIO for doing this AMAZING review of the D-COMP on a Parallel Drum Buss!

HEAR IT IN ACTION!

DOCUMENTATION:

• D-COMP QUICK-START

• D-COMP MANUAL

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