Tierra Audio Boreal FET Compressor
Boreal FET Compressor is the new analog version of the fast FET Compressor. The perfect control for your sound with the characteristic color of TIERRA Audio.
Boreal FET Compressor has been designed to provide your sound with a high dynamic control, optimal for the most state-of-the-art professional recordings.
Voices “In-Your-FACE”
Step 1: Insert a Boreal FET Compressor in your voice track.
Step 2: Play around with a slow ATTACK, quick RELEASE, and RATIO 4.
Step 3: Gradually increase the INPUT control. You will see how the voice compresses until it reaches the forefront of your mix. All without shredding its character.
Just Color.
The Just Color button will divert the signal away from the compression circuit but give the sound the warm and colourful qualities of the Boreal FET Compressor.
Take advantage of the gain control to use Boreal as a line preamp and get the most out of the transformers!
Overwhelming basses
Boreal FET Compressor is the perfect tool to insert your bassline. It will balance your basses bringing a unique robustness to your mix.
Thanks to Boreal FET Compressor you will be able to work with high gain reductions through transparent pumping.
Line input
Input impedance 600 Ω.
Line output
Maximum output: +21 dBu 1% THD.
Frequency response
0 dB at 20 Hz, -0,5 dB at 20 kHz.
Harmonic distortion (THD)
4 dBu output, 1 kHz 0,04%.
Gain level
Up to +45 dB.
Background noise (Noise floor)
Less than 100 dBu.
Signal to noise ratio (SNR)
Greater or equal to 96 dBu.
Attack time
20 microseconds to 20 milliseconds.
Release time
20 milliseconds to 1 second.
Ratio
4:1, 8:1, 12:1, 20:1 and OOMPH! special ratio (super color!).
Power source
2 configurable voltage source settings on the back panel: 110 V AC 60 Hz and 220 V AC 50 Hz.
Operating temperature range
Between 32º and 104º Fahrenheit (between 0º and 40º Celsius).
Power source fuse
500 mA.