Stereo bus compressor with 120V technology

The SPL Venos is a variable-bias tube compressor for the stereo bus. Two hyper-compression modes (Focus and Punch) extend the classic tube concept; audio is processed with SPL 120V technology (+/- 60 V).

• Input and output on detented potentiometers with 41 steps, range +/- 10 dB
• Threshold and bias (tube bias voltage) each adjustable in 41 steps
• Attack and release each switchable in six steps from slow to fast
• Rectifier: three diode control characteristics (germanium, silicon, LED)
• Six modes: Linear, Modern, Vintage (side-chain filters), Focus and Punch (hyper compression) and Ext SC
• Side-chain insert with balanced send and return (XLR) for external control signals
• Passive EQ presets AirBass and Tape, placed after the compression stage
• VU meter for gain reduction, can be calibrated (GR Cal.)
• XLR inputs and outputs, electronically balanced, maximum level 32.5 dBu
• Frequency response 10 Hz – 40 kHz
• One control each for left and right channel together
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 482 x 132 x 300 mm, weight 8.75 kg