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Altair Audio CN-220

Altair Audio CN-220

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The CN-220 by Altair Audio is an Dual-Stereo Compressor , Limiter and Noise Gate for Natural Compression

It features an impressive + 24 dBu (max) input/output level operation and extremely low output noise.

As an additional feature, the unit includes a band compressor mode with adjustable frequency to achieve a wide variety of effects (de-essing, vocal stopping, drum levelling, etc...). Electric bass guitar sounds, for example, become more natural as the harmonic contents are unaltered when "Slap Bass" playing.

Due to these complete features and excellent technical specifications the Altair CN-220 has become a classic in professional audio, going a step further in dynamic processing.

Specs:

Dual/stereo compressor + noise gate + band compressor

Large gate activity indicators and gain reduction bargraphs

Wide angle 12 LEDs output level indicators

State of the art VCA's for superb,no compromise sound transparency

HPF & LPF side chain filters/monitor switches for precise gating

Program dependent automatic compression time constants

Ah four sections incorporate By-pass switches for ease of operation

Balanced inputs/outputs by XLR and 1/4 jacks

Universal power supply voltage selection

Owner's manual

Altair Audio CN-220 User Manual

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