The BlueMAX is the world's first affordable
stereo analog compressor with preset compression curves tailored for a
variety of individual instrument and vocal applications. There is a
'manual' mode that allows control over parameters like attack, release,
and ratio. The BlueMAX also features full metering over gain reduction
and input/output levels plus a sidechain insert jack for spectral
processing. The BlueMAX is truly the easiest way to get world-class
dynamics control for any recording or live sound application.
Features
- 15 studio pre-sets: 3 vocal, 8 instrument, 2 classic stereo, 2 special effects "Squeeze Guitar" and "Pump"
- Manual mode gives you full control over
compression parameters, including: variable input/output;
Attack/release times and ratio from 1:1 to 20:1
- Onboard metering shows input/output levels and gain reduction
- Stereo/mono operation with high gain mono input for plugging instruments in direct
- Sidechain input for de-essing, ducking and other forms of special processing
- Input/Outputs are 1/4" TS unbalanced
- +4/-10 stereo operating level
- Internal power supply
- Power transformer is switchable for international operation
Technical Specifications
Input
- Impedance Left = 100K Ohms
- Impedance Right = 100K Ohms
- Connectors = Tip-Ring, 1/4"
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Gain = -20dB to +40dB
Sidechain
- Sidechain Output Impedance = 51 Ohms
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Sidechain Input Impedance = 10K Ohms
Panel Controls
- Input = -20dB to +40dB
- Ratio = 1:1 to 20:1
- Attack = 0.01ms to 100ms
- Release = 10ms to 500ms
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Output = -20dB to +20dB
Meters
- Metering Input/Output = -24dB to +24dB
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Metering Gain Reduction = -1dB to -28dB
Power Supply
- Power Supply = Linear, Internal
- Input = 110/220, Internal Jumper
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Power = 10 Watts
Output
- Impedance Left/Right = 51 Ohms
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Connectors = Tip/Ring, 1/4"
Operating Level
Preset Selections
- Encoder = 16 Position, Rotary
- Presets = 15 + Manual
- Vocal Settings = Hard, Medium, Soft Compression
- Percussion Settings = Fast Transient, Contour
- Fretted Settings = Acoustic, Electric, Bass
- Keyboards = Piano, Synth Brass, Orchestral
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Effects = "Squeeze" Guitar, Dynamic Release "Pump"
Performance
THD = Noise (Unweighted) = 0.02%