Mackie Quad Comp/Gate
4-Channel Digital Compressor/Gate
The Mackie Quad Comp/Gate is designed for world-class sound
with 4 channels of powerful digital compression and gating. Its
compression/limiting and gating/expansion algorithms were written by the gurus
at Acuma Labs to provide a very wide range of high-quality, instantly usable
settings. With 99 user-definable snapshots for calling up, say, a favorite bass
or vocal compression sound, the Quad Comp/Gate makes it much easier to get
consistently fast, great-sounding mixes than analog compressor/gates.
The Quad Comp/Gate's built-in Key Filtering function provides independent gating
and compression based on an adjustable triggering frequency, and features a
convenient Key Listen so you can easily dial in and monitor the specific range
of frequencies while you're in the mix. A Side Chain input allows triggering the
compression/gating using external signals. And the Quad Comp/Gate's "Auto"
feature senses input transients to automatically adjust attack and release times
- eliminating the "pumping" effect associated with compression triggering.
Of course, none of the Quad Comp/Gate's bells and whistles would matter for live
sound engineers if it wasn't amazingly fast to use. So the front panel is
intuitively laid out with ultrabright 12-segment metering, multicolor backlit
buttons and 9 backlit push-button knobs with LED collars to indicate settings
from a mile away. You simply press the channel(s) you wish to process and adjust
the knobs accordingly. Channels can be operated independently or stereo-linked
with a single button press, making global FOH limiting adjustments fast and
convenient. For maximum flexibility, the Quad Comp/Gate's rear panel includes
both 1/4" TRS and XLR connections, TRS Side Chain send and return, and a Planet
Earth power supply, which operates on voltages between 100 and 240V.
Mackie Quad Comp/Gate 4-Channel Digital
Compressor/Gate Features:
- 4 channels of 24-bit digital compression/limiting and gate/expansion
- Custom algorithms developed by Acuma Labs Individual gain reduction and
output metering per channel
- Individual key filtering per comp and gate channels
- 99 snapshots for instant store and recall of settings
- Stereo Linking of channels A and B, C and D
- Intuitive, easy-to-use front panel
- Professional input/output connections (XLR & TRS)
- Additional external side chain connections
- "Planet Earth" power supply (100-240VAC 50/60Hz)
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