Heritage HA-609A Elite
Heritage HA-609A Elite: Stereo/dual-mono boutique British-spec compressor/limiter
- Based on a classic diode-bridge compressor design used for tracking and mixing.
- All discrete, Class A design featuring three Carnhill/St. Ives transformers per channel
- Rotary switches and precise stepped potentiometers for accurate recall and channel matching
- Unique diode bridge design allows compression curve/response precisely matched from channel to channel
- Extended range for both compressor and limiter threshold increases flexibility for modern workflows
- Standard and fast attack times work well for tracking, mixing, and mastering
- True bypass on each channel in addition to bypass on individual compressor and limiter functions
- Handcrafted in Spain at Heritage Audio headquarters
- Threshold: -20 to +20 dBu (compressor), 0 to +20 dB (limiter)
- Compressor:
- Threshold: –20 to +20 dBu on a 41-step precision potentiometer
- Ratio: 1.5:1, 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, 6:1.
- Attack: Fast / Normal
- Release: 100, 400, 800, 1500 mS, A1 and A2 auto release times.
- Limiter:
- Limit Level: 0 to +20 dBu on a 41-step precision potentiometer.
- Attack: Fast / Normal
- Release: 50, 100, 200, 800 mS, A1 and A2 auto release times.
- Makeup Gain: 0 to 20 dB
- 2 Line inputs: XLR
- 2 Line outputs: XLR
- Design: 19″/ 2 U
- More info here.