Since 1968, the FET style of compression dominated hundreds of recordings and is the most commonly used processing technique to this day. Lightning-fast attack and release times became a requirement for any audio engineer. Wes Audio proudly presents WesAudio Mimas – ng500 series processor with implementation of the legendary FET design – only this time with the latest in-demand feature; DIGITAL RECALL.”
Features
- WesAudio Mimas – CARNHILL TRANSFORMERS are foundation of its sound.
- Full balanced (IN/OUT) analogue device with +24dBu of headroom.
- FOUR RATIO SETTINGS AND LEGENDARY “ALL BUTTONS IN”.
- Interstage CARNHILL transformers
- SATURATION MODE ONE KNOB to add colour and character to your tracks without using compression
- 500 SERIES and ng500 SERIES COMPATIBLE
- HARDWARE A/B
- TOTAL RECALL AND PLUGIN CONTROL
- ANALOG AUTOMATION
- Four touch sensitive encoders
Carnhill Transformers are foundation of its sound.
First and most important point – WesAudio Mimas is fully balanced (IN/OUT) analogue device with +24dBu of headroom. Regardless its digital control nature, fully analogue signal path provides top
FET compression sound.
Four Ratio Settings and legendary “ALL BUTTONS IN”.
WesAudio Mimas provides selectable classic ratios of 4:1 and 8:1 for compression, and 12:1 and 20:1 for limiting. If more aggressive type of compression is needed, “All Buttons In” mode is right there to use it. Once again, we would like to state loud and clear – it is analogue compressor, so is “All Buttons In” MODE!
Saturation mode One Knob to add colour and character to your tracks without using compression
Classic implementations of 1176 provide functionality to disable compression and still add colour and character to signals. _MIMAS is no different, however instead of using INPUT and OUTPUT knobs to create desirable effect, you can do it with ONE knob, which configures amount of saturation affecting a signal.
500 Series and ng500 Series Compatible
Regardless its extensions, _MIMAS is fully compatible unit with 500 series standards (*). Digital features can be enabled through front panel mini-USB socket. ng500 – Next Generation 500 series is a physical extension to 500 series, which makes WesAudio Mimas fully compatible with TITAN frame – this allows to control all devices in chassis through one USB/Ethernet cable.
Hardware A/B
Even using _MIMAS as pure analogue signal processor you can easily switch between two parallel settings with a magic of a simple buttons.
Total Recall and Plug-in Control
Along with classic analogue compressor You receive most demanded feature in audio industry – TOTAL RECALL. Full plugin control through VST2/VST3/AU/AAX/AAX DSP – makes WesAudio Mimas compatible with most, if not all major DAWs. Total integration with your beloved DAW will change your workflow forever!
Analog Automation
I’m sure all of us wanted to use different device settings based on song section. Now it is possible! Just draw automation lines in your DAW and your analogue device will follow! And remember, you can use four touch sensitive encoders to record automation TO your DAW!
