Compression on the master bus was a necessity in the early days of broadcast to make sure the live-transmitted signal did not blow up the listeners’ speakers at home. Controlling the final dynamics is still paramount today, but back in the day, music producers quickly noticed the sweet "glue-like" effect a quality compressor on the master bus would add to a stereo mix - the way it would gently gather the individual tracks and unite them in a way that made them sound uniform and powerful at the same time. Well, one of the most famous stereo compressors from that era - the legendary Neve 33609 - inspired the creation of the Behringer 369.
And 369 is actually not that far from home. It is more than just a remake, as the legacy and DNA of the original Neve 33609 flows through the veins of the 369. Behringer's engineering team has members, who have personally worked with Rupert Neve himself, imparting valuable knowledge and experience during development and ensuring the 369 is as faithful to the original as humanly possible. Rupert Neve was a legend and pioneer in the audio engineering industry, having fathered some of the most iconic audio gear ever created - 33609 included!
Key Features:
- 2U rackmountable compressor supplies detailed, 2-channel stereo sculpting without sacrificing valuable studio real estate
- Onboard Midas transformers were custom built to ensure robust musicality that honors its 1985-born predecessor
- Per-channel Compressor and Limiter suites offer versatile ranges of sonic sculpting and dynamics shaping to support multitudes of sound design opportunities
- Onboard VU meters display Gain Reduction information in real time to streamline mixing
- Era-accurate rotary encoders and robust toggle-switches provide detailed attenuation and satisfying tactility
- Variable Attack speeds and Limiter/Compressor activation for each channel allow for detailed, dynamic mixing that won’t sacrifice core sonic character
- Selectable Stereo and dual Mono operation accommodate numerous approaches to composition and post-production refinement
- Balanced 3-pin XLR stereo I/O is rear-mounted for seamless studio integration
- Rear 15-pin Remote Control port expands operational configurations and sidechain linking for diverse use and control
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