The Avalon Design AD2044 features 100% discrete, pure class A signal amplifier configured with high-speed current monitored optical control elements. These “invisible” opto elements enable the AD2044 to deliver totally transparent, low noise gain reduction within the minimalist signal path design.
No VCAs are incorporated. Variable attack and release controls plus side chain access, provide unlimited creative control from soft compression to hard limiting.
Features
- Smooth musical detail and sonic excellence
- Minimum audio signal path
- Pure Class A, 100% discrete design
- Dual mono or Stereo operation
- Transparent, non-invasive compression
- Very low noise -94dB
- High headroom +30dB
- Fully balanced inputs and outputs
- External 150W toroidal power supply
- 100% discrete power supplies for audio path
- External side-chain access XLR
- Low distortion less than 0.5% THD and IMD
- Wide bandwidth -3dB 1Hz to 450kHz
- Large accurate professional VU meters
- Variable threshold, ratio, attack & release
- DC coupled, no transformers in audio path
The Avalon Design AD2044 Pure Class A opto-compressor is the most transparent, low noise optical-compressor available today. Designed to optimise absolute signal integrity and musical performance, the Avalon Design AD2044 Dual Mono Compressor combines advanced electronics with sonic excellence unequalled by lesser designs. The AD2044 is the perfect solution for two buss music-program compression, mono bass and instruments and mastering applications.
Features include state-of-the-art, balanced 100% discrete, Pure Class A signal amplifiers, practical “real-world” user features and rugged hardware designed to deliver true high-performance audio for many years. Custom manufactured, high speed linear opto elements provide the non-invasive passive attenuator system for invisible gain reduction.
The Avalon Design AD2044 incorporates a unique external control loop and current monitored optical driver for smooth control plus the benefits of traditional vintage LDR compression.
Avalon’s advanced true symmetry design offers high-voltage, large headroom, extended bandwidth and very low noise. The use of 100% discrete, Pure Class A signal amplifiers offer the serious music professional unlimited sonic character and a natural harmonic detail that enhances the program material and becomes one with the music itself.
The Avalon Design AD2044 can be found in the world’s leading recording studios, mastering facilities and artist/producers’ outboard racks. These professionals rely on the Avalon Design AD2044 daily to help them complete their “sonic signature” and turn recordings into musical masterpieces.
