Aphex 661 Expressor Tube Compressor

The Aphex Model 661 is a totally new type of compressor incorporating vacuum tube technology with the latest innovations in audio compression. This single-channel compressor/limiter is loaded with features, consolidating for the first time in one rack space, three patented Aphex circuits: Tubessence®, Easyrider®, and High Frequency Expander®.

APPLICATIONS

• Music Production - Improve the sound on individual instruments, vocals and mixes
• Sound Reinforcement - A roadable tube compressor/limiter in only one rack space
• Broadcast & Post Production - A great vocal processor and a powerful studio tool
• Project Studios - Improve the sound of digital recorders and workstations
• Musicians - The ultimate compressor for the professional guitar, bass, keyboard instrument rig

Features

• Auto or full Manual operation. In Auto mode, compression parameters constantly change for best sound
• A true tube circuit (Tubessence) in the output stage for a "warm", "live" and "full" sound
• HFX allows the use of high compression ratios without the loss of high frequencies
• SPR increases the apparent bass energy level, without amplitude equalization or bass boost
• Use Sidechain Access sends jacks for creative processing (de-essing and ducking)
• Stereo, dual mono or master/ slave operation for total flexibility