Description
The Benchmark For Studio Compression
The Cali76 Compact Deluxe is an all-analogue recreation of the legendary Urei® 1176® studio compressor, with an unmistakable sound heard on countless classic albums. This studio-grade FET compressor uses Class-A, low-noise circuitry and a dedicated parallel compression control to bring your favourite recorded guitar tones to your pedalboard.
Add punch and definition to rhythm parts. Squeeze endless sustain from your solos. The Cali76 Compact Deluxe gives you the transparency and feel of a world-class compressor, with enough precision and dynamic control to honour its studio heritage.
FEATURES LIST:
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Studio-grade FET compressor in pedal format
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High-current, low-noise, discrete Class-A circuitry
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Dedicated Attack and Release controls
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Dry level control for instant parallel compression
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Fully sweepable Ratio, Input and Output controls for precision settings
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Classic jewel lamp functions as an intuitive three-colour gain reduction meter
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9 to 18V operation for increased headroom
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Tour-grade, all-metal construction
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High-impedance buffered bypass with silent switching
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Designed and built in England
THE DETAILS:
Look at any high-end studio and you’ll find at least one 1176® compressor. This iconic piece of outboard gear is the secret behind the guitar tone on many classic recordings. Inspired by the design topology and philosophy of the original, the Cali76 Compact Deluxe delivers the same natural, musical compression in a compact, stage-friendly pedal. After all, why should high quality compression be confined to the recording studio?
The DRY control lets you mix your uncompressed ‘dry’ signal back in with your compressed guitar tone for true parallel compression. An indispensable studio recording technique, parallel compression gives you all the tone-thickening and increased sensitivity of standard compression, while retaining the natural dynamic expression in your playing. Parallel compression is the secret to the classic guitar tones on many of your favourite recordings.
Individual controls for Attack, Release and Ratio, in addition to Input and Output level, offer a degree of control not normally seen on a pedal compressor. Tailor your sound from transparent transient control to flat-out limiting and monster sustain. The rugged jewel lamp houses an intuitive three-colour gain reduction meter, giving easy-to-read feedback from a distance.
Housed in a hand polished, brushed stainless steel enclosure and furnished with aluminium controls, Neutrik® jack sockets and heavy-duty footswitch, the Cali76 Compact Deluxe is equally at home on the road and in the studio.
FEATURES LIST:
- All-analogue signal path
- Ultra-fast FET compression
- 1176®-inspired circuitry
- Dedicated Attack, Release and Ratio controls
- Dry Blend control for parallel compression
- 10-LED bar graph gain reduction meter
- Voltage increased internally to 24V for high headroom
- Optimised for guitar, compatible with line-level signals
- Improved dynamic response matches large format Cali76
- High-quality buffered bypass
- Premium components throughout
- Designed and built in England
THE DETAILS:
Nothing comes close to the ultra-fast response of a great, all-analogue FET Compressor. With the perfect balance of character and clarity, and a full set of studio-style controls, this pedal serves up the studio-grade compression that Origin Effects built its reputation on. In fact, the Cali76 FET Compressor’s sidechain has been tweaked to match the rare and desirable “large format” Cali76 from 2012, giving it even more punch and clarity.
It wouldn’t be a modern compressor pedal without a DRY control, allowing you to achieve parallel compression without the need for any extra gear. Parallel compression is a popular studio technique that mixes heavy compression with the natural dynamics of your dry signal. The DRY control on the Cali76 FET Compressor lets you do this on your pedal board, getting you the perfect blend of presence, sustain and articulation.
Great compression needs great headroom and this pedal has plenty. Voltages are increased internally to 24V from a standard 9VDC supply. The Cali76 FET Compressor can stay crystal-clear anywhere in your signal chain and can deal with line-level signals from keyboards and studio outboard gear. Need your compressor to share pedalboard and home studio duties? No problem!
Trust your ears, but trust your meters too! The 10-LED gain reduction meter gives you an accurate visual indication of how much the pedal is compressing and how fast. Housed in a compact, brushed stainless enclosure and built in the UK from premium components, the Cali76 FET Compressor puts the tone, versatility and sophistication of studio compression right at your feet.
Notes on the buying process
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