Retro Instruments Revolver Dual-Channel Tube Compressor

The Retro Revolver is a dual-channel compressor based on the Altec 436 with additional features such as side-chain filter and stereo linking.

The Retro Revolver is the result of seven years of research and development to deliver the ultimate compressor for tracking, mixing and mastering. It boasts continuously variable input, output, attack, release as well as a dual-threshold control which lets you control the ratio and saturation of the amplifier stage.

Built with incredible attention of detail, the Retro Revolver boasts hand-selected tubes and components to provide uncompromising performance and proper stereo tracking.

• A most desired compression signature.
• Ideal for the stereo bus and excels at tracking, mixing and mastering.
• Independent controls with stereo linking.
• Continuously variable input, output, attack, release and threshold.
• Dual Threshold Control allows control of ratio and amplifier saturation.
• Low noise and high separation.
• High-quality audio transformers deliver low distortion and ruler flat response.
• Fully differential all-tube signal path.
• Transformer-balanced inputs and outputs on XLR connectors
• Illuminated VU meters
• Front panel meter zero controls.
• Internal tube balancing facility.
• 120 or 240 Volt operation.
• Made in USA.

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