Summit Audio DCL-200

Summit Audio DCL-200

The Summit Audio DCL-200 is a dual channel compressor/limiter with stereo linking capabilities. Based on a hybrid design, the DCL-200 combines the most desirable sonic characteristics of vacuum tubes with the increased reliability of solid state devices. DCL-200 circuitry incorporates selected 12AX7A vacuum tubes with high reliability 990 op-amps in a transformerless signal path, giving you an incredibly clean, precise sound, with the overtones and warmth of tube technology.

A mainstay of both the live sound and studio environments, the DCL-200 has helped shape the sound of countless concerts and albums with its crisp yet smooth high frequency response and the sweet low-mid and low tones you get from vacuum tubes. The DCL-200 is an extremely versatile and musical sounding compressor, a go-to piece for tracking, mixing, even mastering. The compression curve and soft knee makes the DCL-200 enhance your audio in a way that is far from sterile without being muddy or pinched.

Key Features:

• Continuously variable attack and release times
• Adjustable threshold
• Variable slope (ratio)
• Output gain control
• Soft-knee transition characteristic
• Stereo link switch
• Dual true VU meters
• Side chain insert
• Bypass switch
• 3 year warranty
• Hand crafted in the USA

• Output: +4 dBu corresponds to 0 VU. The output is electronically balanced or unbalanced using 990 discrete operational amplifiers. Output impedance is 75. The recommended output load is 600. Maximum output level is +25 dBu.
• Input: Electronically balanced XLR. Input impedance of 40 k
• Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 70 kHz
• Noise: 80 dB below operating level, 10 Hz to 80 kHz (unweighted)
• Distortion: Less than 0.05% at +4 dBu (unweighted)
• Attack Time: 0.1 mS to 100 mS
• Release Time: 45 mS to 10 S. Note: Attack and release times vary with the amount of gain reduction and are program dependent.
• Slope: Adjustable from 1.1:1 to 7.1
• Gain Control Device: Proprietary design
• Panel Size: Standard 19" by 3.5" (2 units of rack space)
• Depth: 10.5" in addition to user's I/O cabling
• Power: 40 watts, 115 or 230 volts operation, 50 or 60 Hz
• Shipping Weight: 20 lbs. (9.07 kg.)