The 320D Compellor audio level controller from Aphex fits into any
broadcast, studio, or live sound rig and serves as a great way compress
and limit program material. This 1U rackmountable unit delivers
intelligent compressor action, leveling, and peak limiting
simultaneously to solve audio level problems and improve audio signals.
The 320D Compellor converts between acting as two independent mono
processors and one linked stereo processor by front panel selection.
This is true with both analog and digital I/O. Get the most out of your
audio with the 320D Compellor!
A/D or D/A
The 320D serves as a fine A to D converter with processing. When you
use the analog input, the digital output contains the Compellor's
processing and is therefore ready for use in almost any application.
Conversely, the 320D serves as a fine D to A converter. When you use
the digital input, the analog output contains the Compellor's
processing, and is properly levelled and packaged. The professional
analog audio inputs and outputs are fully balanced and adapt to
consumer or professional operating levels at the touch of a button.
Analog or digital source selection is made at the rear panel.
Proprietary Aphex Technology
The Compellor circuits are totally unique. By throwing away all
conventional design ideas, we created audio processing with
unprecedented sound transparency, yet is exceedingly effective at
controlling levels. Because our designs are patented, no other company
has been able to match the performance. Algorithms like our "DVG",
"DRC", and "FDL" have yet to find any rivals. Aphex engineering and
manufacturing produces products that last and last without need for
repairs or calibration. Some Compellors have literally been in 24 hour
use in the same rack for a decade, or longer! When you specify a
Compellor, you know it will do its job flawlessly and give you peace of
mind.
Legacy
The first Compellor was introduced in 1983 as an analog product.
Because of their advanced technology, most of those older units are
still in regular use. Since that time, newer models have been produced,
still in analog form. Digital technology of today promises many
improvements in user interfaces, and sometimes in sound quality, but
not in audio processing algorithms. No digital Processor can match an
analog Compellor for sound quality and effectiveness. Nevertheless,
many of today's systems need a Compellor that can interface to digital
audio.With the Model 320D, Aphex brings you just that. You get all the
advantages of the analog processor with AES3 connectivity.
Aphex 320D Compellor Features:
- Frequency Discriminate Leveler - No bass pull-back in music
- Dynamic Release Computer
- Dynamic Verification Gate - adds greater transparency
- Silence Gate - Locks gain when audio stops
- Process balance - Lets you have any combination of leveling and compression
- True Bypass - no electronics in bypass
- AES3 I/O up to 96kHz
- Analog I/O - Fully balanced professional
- High Reliability - Famous Aphex Engineering
- Stereo & Dual Mono - Use as two separate channels or linked for stereo
- Source Select - Choose digital or analog input
- Dual Outputs - Use BOTH digital and analog at the same time with either input selected
- Controller with Digital and Analog I/O
- Analog Inputs/Outputs: 3 pin XLR Female
- Digital Inputs/Outputs: 3 pin XLR female
- Frequency Response: ±1dB 10Hz to 65kHz
- Ratio: Compressor 1.1:1 to 3:1 program dependent; Leveler 20:1; Limiter >30:1
