The Airfield Audio Liminator is a vintage style analog audio compressor available as a mono, stereo, or mastering edition. We have analyzed more than a dozen classic audio compressors, and have distilled the best of the best into this device. Class A discrete transistor circuitry and classic input and output transformers are deployed. There are two switchable input transformers for flexibility of tone.
This state of the art analog design delivers natural, musical characteristics to the recording process. One of the most versatile compressors ever invented, it can be used with confidence on voice, all instruments, any sound source.
The Airfield Audio Liminator Features:
Vintage David Miller design
70’s Class A electronics
Completely hand-assembled
Distortion-free Opto attenuator compressor system
Switchable input transformers - 2 modes 1) American Jensen transformers for a clean uncolored sound 2) British made Sowter transformers for extra rich musical harmonics
Five position step rotary switch on attack, release and ratio
Continuously variable adjustment on threshold and output gain
Analog VU meter is switchable for: input and output plus gain reduction
All front panel controls pots and switches are extremely high grade quality
0 - 20 dB gain reduction
Maximum output level of 32 dBu
Low THD + noise, less than .02%
Link switch (on both models) and a true relay bypass switch
Silver soldering on all connections
Circuit board made with three-ounce copper
Transformer balanced XLR in and out connections
+4 / +14 dBu meter level switch (on stereo version only)
Switchable 115/230 VAC operation